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1.5 Celsius climate goal 'very unlikely' but doable: draft UN report

By : sustainabilityo..., Jan 15, 2018

The Paris Agreement goal of capping global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius will slip beyond reach unless nations act now to slash carbon pollution, curb energy demand, and suck CO2 from the air,...

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L’Oréal leads the pack on sustainability in the Cosmetics Industry, Brazilian Natura not far behind: Sustainability Outlook’s latest research

By : sustainabilityo..., Jun 20, 2017

Sustainability Outlook has released...

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De Beers Prepares for South African Carbon Tax w/Carbon Capture Pilot Project

By : sustainabilityo..., May 8, 2017

De Beers, the diamond unit of Anglo American, will attempt to capture carbon within the rock from which diamonds are extracted in order to offset its harmful emissions and reduce a tax it might...

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100 percent committed to Paris deal, says China after Trump snubs rules

By : sustainabilityo..., Mar 30, 2017

China, the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases, today reaffirmed that it remains "100 per cent" committed to the landmark Paris climate deal, looking to seize the leadership of global...

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India ratifies Doha amendment to Kyoto Protocol

By : sustainabilityo..., Jan 25, 2017

India, which ratified the Paris Agreement on climate change in less than a year from its adoption, has taken more than four years to sign off on the Second commitment period of the Kyoto...

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'Significant' level of stubble burning in Haryana, Punjab: Government

By : sustainabilityo..., Nov 22, 2016

There was "significant" level of stubble burning this year in Punjab and Haryana, however, there is no "conclusive" study to suggest that it "always" impacts quality of air in Delhi, Rajya Sabha...

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NTPC aims to be the lowest emitter of greenhouse gases

By : sustainabilityo..., Nov 8, 2016

NTPC, globally the third largest power company in terms of coal based power generation capacity, intends to ensure minimum impact on environment from its power stations. 

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India Inc increases focus on reducing carbon emission: CDP

By : sustainabilityo..., Oct 27, 2016

Corporates are increasing focus on setting emission reduction and renewable energy targets besides putting up an internal price on carbon as part of risk...

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Nearly 200 nations reach historic deal to limit greenhouse gases

By : sustainabilityo..., Oct 17, 2016

In a landmark step to combat climate change, about 200 nations, including India, today struck a legally-binding deal after intense negotiations to phase down climate-damaging HFCs that have...

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Mahindra group becomes first Indian company to announce carbon price

By : sustainabilityo..., Oct 13, 2016

Mahindra & Mahindra today became the first Indian company to announce its internal carbon price of $ 10 per tonne of carbon emitted. Mahindra’s carbon price is aligned with its business...

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