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Assets under management driven by Environmental & Social considerations in India expected to grow from Rs. 3 trillion to Rs. 9.6 trillion in 5 years

By : Sustainability ..., Apr 18, 2013

Press Release

New Delhi: Investors targeting India are not only interested in Environmental and Social (E&S) information, they are increasingly investing more in businesses, which demonstrate progressive E&S disclosure and reporting practices....

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Nepal, India & Bangladesh to make most of Ganga water, hydropower

By : Sustainability ..., Apr 15, 2013

In a significant development indicating a sub-regional strategic alliance, Nepal, India and Bangladesh (NIB) have decided to join hands to cooperate and exploit the hydropower sector and use water resources management for mutual advantage, including jointly developing...

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Water management must for India: President

By : Sustainability ..., Apr 8, 2013

President Pranab Mukherjee Monday said efficient water management is crucial to keep pace with population growth and economic development.

"Available water must be managed judiciously to meet the twin burden of population growth and economic development....

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Subject Tags: Social Issues , Technology

Fullerton India installs micro hybrid wind turbine

By : Anindita Chakraborty, Apr 4, 2013

Fullerton India Credit Company Ltd has commissioned a micro hybrid wind turbine to fulfil part of the power requirements of the KG Matriculation & Higher Secondary School at Annur, Tamil Nadu. This wind turbine of 600 W capacity along with a 250W solar panel will...

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SC slaps Rs. 100 cr. penalty on Sterlite for pollution

By : Sustainability ..., Apr 3, 2013

The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the Sterlite Copper Smelter plant to function in Tuticorin in public interest, but asked the company to pay Rs. 100 crore as compensation for polluting land and water by running it without approval for a considerable period of time...

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The Sustainable Shipping Initiative: A collaborative approach to the Shipping Industry’s greatest opportunities and challenges

By : Anonymous, Mar 26, 2013

This article by Sam Kimmins, Principal Sustainability Advisor & Network Partner Manager at Forum for the Future, takes a look at the impact of the shipping industry on world trade and the initiatives which have been undertaken to ensure its future sustainability. ...

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Suzlon sells bonds worth $650 million

By : Sustainability ..., Mar 26, 2013

Wind turbine maker Suzlon Energy Ltd has sold $650 million (around Rs.3,575 crore) worth of bonds backed by lenders, including State Bank of India, to refinance its existing debt, according to three people close to the development.

AE-Rotor Holding BV, a unit of...

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Simpa Innovates With Pay-As-You-Go Solar in India

By : Sustainability ..., Mar 22, 2013

India-based Simpa Networks is using a pay-as-you-go method  to make solar energy affordable to people living in rural areas in that country.

After making a small down payment for a high quality solar home system,...

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Subject Tags: India , Social Issues

Sunpreme completes largest commercial rooftop PV installation in Punjab

By : Sustainability ..., Mar 20, 2013

Sunpreme, a solar power producer headquartered in California, US, has completed, it claims, the largest commercial rooftop PV installation in Punjab, India.

The 150kW rooftop PV array has been installed at the Guru Nanak Dev Super Speciality (GNDSS) Hospital. It...

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Now, SMS to charge cellphone’s battery using solar power

By : Sustainability ..., Mar 11, 2013

Out of battery? Just send a text! People living off-grid can now power their phones simply by sending a text message. A London-based company Buffalo Grid has introduced a solar-powered cellphone charging station that is activated by text message.

A patchy or...

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Subject Tags: Social Issues , Technology