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London-based jatropha company goes public

By : sustainabilityo..., Nov 29, 2011

London-based jatropha biofuel company Nandan Cleantec Plc is going public. Nabarro LLP recently announced it is advising Nandan on its initial public offering (IPO) on AIM, which is the London Stock Exchange’s international market for smaller, growing companies. According to...

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“India is amongst the front runners in the Green Building space”, says Head of CII-Godrej GBC, Hyderabad

By : sustainabilityo..., Nov 28, 2011

Mr S Raghupathy, Executive Director of CII-Godrej GBC, Hyderabad shared his views on the transformation of the green building market and its future.

What do you feel about the status of the construction sector in India in terms of awareness regarding green...

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The Indian sustainability leap – Is ‘IT’ on?

By : VK Kripanand, Nov 25, 2011

In the following article, an IT expert sheds light on what environmental sustainability means for Indian IT companies.

A recent press article that appeared in the Times of India, said that India's spending on GREEN IT and sustainability initiatives will...

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"ROIs on energy efficiency will determine uptake on PAT," says CEO of Dalkia Energy Services

By : sustainabilityo..., Nov 23, 2011

Dr. G.C. Datta Roy, CEO of Dalkia Energy Services shares his thoughts on the potential of the PAT scheme, current status and the future.

Can you give us an overview of Dalkia Energy Services and the core business areas that you are involved in?
We...

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Climate change is a reality and India is serious about climate care

By : sustainabilityo..., Nov 17, 2011

In the following article, a senior-level executive at The Climate Group India office reflects on the current policies for bringing clean revolution in India, and The Climate Group's initiatives in the space.

‘Climate change is a reality and India is serious about...

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Moving towards Responsible Business and Building Credibility

By : sustainabilityo..., Aug 30, 2011

There is a growing discussion and debate about how corporates- both publicly and privately held organizations- should perform in terms of their environment and social performance, besides creating value for the shareholders.

Conventionally, Corporate Social...

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‘Responsible Business’ Guidelines: A fact check on India Inc. ?

By : Aparna Khandelwal, Aug 30, 2011

A growing concern amongst the investment community is that typical financial reports do not adequately capture all the risks and externalities of a firm and thus its true performance. 

All stakeholders including investors, government and consumers are now putting...

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Shaping sustainability in business via ICT tools

By : sustainabilityo..., Aug 26, 2011

With climate change posing a global challenge, adopting ICT solutions in various industries would be a win-win way to reduce India’s carbon trail, says a DESC Report.

The new millennium has witnessed a perceptible change in people’s attitude towards climate change...

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Indian firms would invest in sustainability if there is a clear return and favorable economics

By : sustainabilityo..., Aug 9, 2011

Srivats Ram has been Managing Director of Wheels India Ltd. since May 1, 2008. Mr. Ram has over 3 decades of work experience in Vehicle and Component Industry and serves in various leadership roles across the TVS group including the Board of TVS & Co. and Axles India....

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Beyond lighting -- Solar technology furthering the UN MDGs

By : Smita Rakesh an..., Aug 5, 2011

Smita Rakesh and Jigyasa Jyotika at TERI discuss the ‘Lighting a Billion Lives Campaign’ – the largest non-government program to promote fee-for service based solar lighting in rural areas through the unique solar lantern re-charging stations.

160 years after the...

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