energy efficiency

Why garment Export Oriented Units (EOUs) should look at Energy Management in the next 12 months

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By : Sandeep Roy, Apr 13, 2012

The article reflects on the current state of preparedness on the energy management front amongst the apparel manufacturers in India and the appropriate way forward.

Indian CPSEs foray into Sustainable Development

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By : Shradha Kapur, Mar 19, 2012

The article takes a look at the recently promulgated Sustainable Development Guidelines for Central Public Sector Enterprises and ways in which these action can be tracked to demonstrate contribution and commitment of these business entities in shaping a sustainable growth path for the nation.

Sustainability is not one big swing, it is a battle waged every day

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By : Pramita Sen, Feb 6, 2012

Scott Tew,Director, Center for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability (CEES) at Ingersoll Rand, talks to Sustainability Outlook about Ingersoll Rand’s sustainability agenda, the initiatives undertaken by their Indian operations on this front and the role employee can play in shaping a sustainability focused...

Imphal NGO bags international green award

By : Sustainability ..., Feb 6, 2012

An Imphal-based NGO, Centre for Research on Environmental Development (Cred), has bagged the prestigious Green Globe Foundation Award 2012 in New Delhi for 'Outstanding Contribution by a NGO'. Cred works at the grassroots level on critical issues like environmental degradation, generating mass...

MP plans to ease pollution norms for textile units

By : Sustainability ..., Feb 6, 2012

Aiming to attract investments in textile sector, Madhya Pradesh government is contemplating to ease pollution control norms. 

Acting on the demands of textile industry, the government has sought opinion of the state Pollution Control Board ( MPPCB) on the idea of allowing textile mills...

State to give priority to green projects

By : Sustainability ..., Feb 5, 2012

The state government has decided to put its weight behind green and environment-friendly industrial projects, and such projects will be given preference in terms of expedited clearance and other non-financial benefits.

This was stated by Valsa Nair Singh, state environment secretary, while...

India on the Zero Carbon Index

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By : Sustainability ..., Feb 3, 2012

The article presents an insight into the RICS Global Zero Carbon Capacity Index which considers zero carbon in the built environment as a directional goal.

Himachal Pradesh to be the 1st state to become carbon-neutral by 2020: Dhumal

By : Sustainability ..., Feb 3, 2012

 Himachal Pradesh would be the first state in the country to become carbon neutral by 2020 by undertaking "carbon smart growth", Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal claimed here today. 

"The carbon footprint per capita in Himachal Pradesh has been assessed at 1.4 tonne...

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