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FICCI members laud MP Budget 2025-26 focus on growth, innovation, women empowerment

Bhopal, March 12: Members of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) Madhya Pradesh state council have applauded the state budget for the financial year 2025-26, saying it focuses on growth, innovation, sustainability, and women's empowerment.

Ajman parks win Green Flag Award 2025

Ajman, March 10: Al Safia Park and Ajman Chamber Park won Green Flag Award 2024-2025, as a culmination of the efforts of Ajman Municipality and Planning Department in applying the best international practices in the field of green spaces.

Namami Gange Programme marks a milestone in river rejuvenation

New Delhi, March 7: The Namami Gange Programme, launched by the Union Government in 2014, has emerged as a pioneering initiative aimed at restoring the health of the River Ganga.

DPIIT and Mercedes-Benz India sign MoU to boost manufacturing, road safety, and sustainability

New Delhi, March 7: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and Mercedes-Benz India Private Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost manufacturing, road safety and sustainability.

UAE: DEWA invites international developers to submit expressions of interest for 7th phase of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park

Dubai, March 6: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has invited international developers to submit expressions of interest for a tender to develop the 1,600-megawatt (MW) seventh phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park.

Amit Sadh: Don't litter, else you regret it later

Mumbai, March 6: Actor Amit Sadh has raised awareness about environmental responsibility and urged people not to litter, warning that regret will follow later.

India's circular economy has $2 trillion potential, says Bhupender Yadav

Jaipur, March 4: India's circular economy could generate a market value of over $2 trillion and create close to 10 million jobs by 2050, Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change Bhupender Yadav said on Tuesday.

India's chemical industry targets $1 trillion turnover by 2040

Mumbai, March 4: The Indian chemical industry aims to outpace China as a global leader in the sector through innovation, AI, and sustainability with a target of surpassing the $1 trillion mark by 2040.

Aditya Seal takes e-scooter to work to reduce carbon footprint

Mumbai, March 4: Bollywood actor Aditya Seal has taken a conscious step toward reducing his carbon footprint by moving around with an e-scooter.

Raj govt to introduce circular economy incentive scheme

Jaipur, March 3: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Monday emphasised that the circular economy is a powerful solution to combat climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.

12th Regional 3R and 'Circular Economy Forum in Asia & Pacific' commences in Jaipur

Jaipur, March 3: The 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific was inaugurated on Monday in Jaipur with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi sharing a special message with the forum delegates, emphasising India's commitment to the P-3 (Pro Planet People) approach.

Manohar Lal announces C3 multi-stakeholder partnership for knowledge exchange for cities, technical institutions and tech providers

Jaipur, March 3: Manohar Lal, Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, on Monday announced the Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3), a multi-nation alliance for city-to-city collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and private sector partnerships.

India willing to share learnings in its journey towards 'Circular Economy': PM Modi

Jaipur, March 3: India strongly advocates the P3 (Pro Planet People) approach and has always been more than willing to share it experiences and learnings with the world in its journey towards 'Circular Economy,' Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday.

Amit Shah to inaugurate 'workshop on sustainability, circularity in dairy sector' today at Bharat Mandapam

New Delhi, March 3: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah will inaugurate the “Workshop on Sustainability and Circularity in Dairy Sector” on Monday at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

IICA hosts National Association of Impact Leaders meet in Goa to strengthen ESG leadership in India

New Delhi, March 2: The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), under the aegis of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, hosted the inaugural National Association of Impact Leaders (NAIL) Meet 2025 in the picturesque setting of Goa on Sunday.

IICA meet focuses on ESG leadership to boost corporate sustainability

Panaji. March 2: The inaugural National Association of Impact Leaders (NAIL) meet 2025 held here focused on strengthening ESG (environmental, social, and governance) leadership in India to foster corporate sustainability and underscored the need to align organisational strategies with evolving global frameworks, an official statement said.

Gujarat: GCCI summit highlights India's leadership in ESG & green economy

Ahmedabad, March 1: The Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) hosted the inaugural GCCI Gujarat Sustainability Summit 2025 on Saturday.

Gujarat: GCCI to host first 'Sustainability Summit' on March 1

Ahmedabad, Feb 27: Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) will host the GCCI Gujarat Sustainability Summit 2025 on March 1, 2025. The event in the state will provide a dedicated platform for businesses to engage in sustainability discussions and collaborate on actionable strategies.

Global trade shifts open doors for India, it's time to lead cleantech: Amitabh Kant

New Delhi, Feb 26: Geopolitical instability has disrupted global trade, creating a vacuum that India must use to boost its cleantech manufacturing and economic growth, former NITI Aayog CEO and India's G20 Sherpa, Amitabh Kant said on Wednesday.

India's commercial real estate goes green; sustainable workspaces in high demand

New Delhi, February 26: India's commercial real estate (CRE) sector is witnessing a major shift towards sustainability, with increasing demand for green-certified buildings, according to Crisil Ratings.

Cleantech startup Recykal's losses surge 31 pc, revenue drops over 4 pc

Mumbai, Feb 25: Recykal, a B2B waste management marketplace run by its Founder and CEO Abhay Deshpande, has reported a decline in revenue and a significant rise in losses in the financial year 2024 (FY24).

India's commercial real estate goes green as demand for sustainable offices soars: Report

Mumbai, Feb 25: India's commercial real estate sector is witnessing a major shift towards sustainability as demand for certified green buildings continues to grow, a new report said on Tuesday.

India to host 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific in Jaipur

New Delhi, February 24: India will host the 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs said on Monday.

SBI sets Net Zero emissions target for its centenary year in 2055

Mumbai, Feb 23: The State Bank of India (SBI) is targeting to be Net-Zero in emissions by 2055, the year the bank celebrates the centenary year of its existence, SBI Chairman Challa Sreenivasulu Setty said on Sunday.

Schneider Electric to set up three more factories in India

New Delhi, Feb 23: Global energy management and automation giant Schneider Electric has announced plans to set up three more manufacturing plants in India as part of its expanding investment portfolio in the country.

IMO Secretary General hails India's role in sustainable shipping, seafarer welfare

New Delhi, Feb 22: International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Secretary General, Arsenio Dominguez, has lauded India's role in sustainable shipping and seafarer welfare; reinforcing maritime cooperation.

EU maritime transport: Progress made, but environmental, sustainability challenges persist

Brussels, February 21: Europe's maritime sector is making progress towards greater sustainability but will need to increase its efforts over the coming years to meet EU climate and environment goals aimed at reducing energy use, pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions as well as better protecting biodiversity.

Google opens one of its largest campuses in Bengaluru, 'Ananta' to improve lives through technology

Bengaluru, February 19: Google has opened its new campus, Ananta (meaning limitless in Sanskrit), in Bengaluru. This state-of-the-art facility is one of Google's largest globally and represents a significant investment in India's tech ecosystem.

Climate change not just an elite discussion, it's a civilizational crossroads demanding urgent action: Attorney General

New Delhi, February 18: The Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF) and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) National Committee on Legal Services on Tuesday hosted the inaugural SILF-CII ESG & Climate Law Day February 18.

IMO Secretary General to visit India on Feb 19, focus on sustainable shipping

New Delhi, Feb 17: The Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Arsenio Dominguez, will be visiting Mumbai from February 19 to 21.

India can turn 'fast fashion' waste into opportunity: PM Modi at Bharat Tex 2025

New Delhi, February 16: India's textile industry can turn 'fast fashion waste' into an opportunity, leveraging the country's diverse traditional skills in textile recycling and upcycling, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday evening, speaking at Bharat Tex 2025.

Amid Mahakumbh, Yogi Adityanath to open climate conclave to see role of religious leaders

Prayagraj, Feb 15: Amid the Mahakumbh Mela 2025, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will inaugurate a climate conclave on Sunday that will see the role of religious leaders in environmental protection and climate change mitigation.

Bharat Tex 2025: India becomes a reliable sourcing destination for global textile firms

New Delhi, Feb 15: India's 5F vision – Farm to Fibre, Fabric, Fashion, and Foreign Markets — has positioned the country as a reliable and sustainable sourcing destination for global textile companies, the government has said.

Tokyo gears up for SusHi Tech 2025 with cutting-edge innovations

Tokyo, February 14: Tokyo is set to host the third edition of SusHi Tech Tokyo in May 2025, an event dedicated to fostering innovation and sustainability in urban development.

Global e-commerce market expected to hit $11 trillion by 2028

New Delhi, Feb 14: The global e-commerce market is on track for significant growth and is expected to reach $11 trillion by 2028, a report said on Friday.

SIDBI gets $100 mn credit facility from France's AFD for green projects in MSME sector

New Delhi Feb 12: Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) and AFD, France have signed a $100 million credit facility agreement to scale up green finance solutions for Indian micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), according to a SIDBI statement issued on Wednesday.

Radio Unity 90FM embodies vision of PM Modi to promote unity and sustainability

Gandhinagar, February 12: As the world celebrates World Radio Day with this year's theme, "Radio and Climate Change," Statue of Unity community radio station, Radio Unity 90FM stands as a shining example of how community radio can play a pivotal role in raising awareness and fostering action on climate issues, as per a release.

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