The relationship between environmental quality and income cannot be confidently made until there is a proper understanding of the minor variables which constitute environmental quality
Read MoreThere are positive returns in terms of productivity and profits if the firm invests in the welfare of its workers
Read MoreHerman Daly, a prominent advocate of the required shift in economic thinking required for sustainable development has critiqued growth-centric models of economics and defined biophysical limits to growth in his book, ‘Beyond Growth: The Economics of Sustainable Development’
Read MoreIn urban areas specially, there will need to be a reduction in the vulnerability of lifeline infrastructure and services, which if damaged by floods will lead to complete cut-down of supplies and essentials to an ever-growing, demanding population
Read MoreThe continuous rise in the temperature poses a significant impact on water resources. Therefore harnesses the potential for devastating effects on agriculture and food security leading to intensifying poverty
Read MoreIndia has assumed a leadership role in international climate negotiations and there remain opportunities for increasing accountability through improving data for reporting, conducting independent assessments by non-state actors and establishing collaborative platforms
Read MoreHumanity is already in the Anthropocene stage, where the global dynamics are governed by human impact on the environment. India too, is fraught with environmental and sustainability-related challenges
Read More"Sustainability is at the heart of our strategy and every action and investment decision is guided by it," Neeraj Akhoury, MD & CEO, ACC Limited
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