Tag: sustainable development
Budget 2022 and its focus on sustainable development
Introduction The Budget is most awaited by people every year. And every year brings in some new changes and hopes for all sectors of the economy. This year Nirmala Sitaraman presented the union budget 2022 intending to provide inclusive development, sunrise opportunities, productivity enhancement and investment, financing of investments, and energy transition and climate action.…
How Governments Can Create a Green, Job-rich Global Recovery
The public sector’s reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic has been unmatched. Until now, governments have siphoned more than $11 trillion in direct upgrade financing into their economies—and these projects are probably simply the initial salvo. Such spending midgets the $600 billion every year that legislatures, multilateral offices, and the private area all over the planet…
Green is the new mantra for Holcim and Ambuja as sustainability gains ground
Company and analysts see the twin benefit of reducing carbon footprint and also costs. Carbon emissions from the cement industry is a serious debate today. Companies are trying to do their bit to ensure that the concept of sustainability is not just a word but one that becomes the way to do business. Neeraj…
Top of the COP: The end of fossil fuel-powered transport
Technology is transforming how we move by land, air, and sea. In brief: Over 100 national governments, cities, states and major businesses have signed the Glasgow Declaration on Zero-Emission Cars and Vans to end the sale of internal combustion engines by 2035 in leading markets and 2040 worldwide. At least 13 have signed a similar…
Concreting Circularity: How Cement Brings the Concept of Circular Economy to Life
With the pandemic setting unprecedented challenges initially for businesses to function seamlessly; transitioning to more sustainable business models have managed to revive growth, build resource-effective systems; create value for stakeholders, the environment, and communities by and large. The circular economy model has proven to offer measurable impact to businesses as it is restorative, regenerative by…
Top of the COP: Creating climate-resilient communities
Regions, cities, financial institutions, countries, and sectors from across society are stepping up to build the resilience of those most vulnerable to climate change. In brief: The UN-backed Race to Resilience campaign today launches a metrics framework that for the first time allows cities, regions, businesses and investors to measure the progress of their work in building…
