A technology-driven circular business model is essential to reach climate change goals
Adopting a “product-as-a-service” business model is one of the most impactful changes we can make today
Simply Put: Half-life of Indian farmers
Making jugaad a global success
Frugal innovation is the new concept that companies are adopting to take technology to developing countries
To venture or not to venture: Emerging compressed biogas sector lucrative for enterpreneurs but present dilemmas
Choice and availability of feedstock among various concerns the sector is struggling with
How COVID-19 affected informal cross-border trade between Uganda and DRC
Uncertain supplies and speculative behaviour led to increasing and fluctuating price
As Amazon burns BlackRock emerges as world’s largest investor in deforestation
The world’s largest institutional investor with US $6.5 trillion in assets is a global leader in financing forest destruction, new report says
These eggs are low cholesterol, rich in omega 3 fatty acids
Entepreneurs experiment with hen feed to produce eggs that appeal to fitness freaks
GST collection for June 2021 below Rs 1 lakh crore
While GST collection is expected to increase from July onwards, a third wave of COVID-19 could again reduce it
Women self-help groups: Funding alone does not work; the government needs to listen in
While more women are increasingly carving a space in businesses, several challenges remain
Air pollution in India has caused losses of up to Rs 7 lakh crore annually
Losses caused by air pollution in India annually are 3% of its 2019 GDP and twice its annual public health expenditure, according to a new report
A third of businesses in South Asia not in operation amid COVID-19 pandemic: World Bank
Firms in South Asia witnessed an overall sales decline of 64%
Are online games like PUBG mere entertainment or a menace?
After ban and arrests, developers release statement asking for constructive solution
How AI, other technologies are already disrupting workplaces
BT’s transition from copper to optical fibre is simply the latest technology transition
Here is how producer organisations evolved in India
Farmer producer companies (FPCs) and cluster based business organisations (CBBOs) have been formed and are functioning in India for over 20 …
What role will tech play in sustainability for businesses
From sustainable energy sources to adopting alternative resources, it can help adopt economic, environmental practices
One-third of global business leaders don’t believe in integrating SDGs: UN study
Lack of knowledge and global economic slowdown major reasons behind this hesitance, found the UN Global Compact-Accenture Strategy CEO Study on …
India needs a freedom movement against non-performing officers
NPOs should be removed if the Union government’s schemes are to bear fruits
EU to contain greenwashing by 2026; finalises draft banning misleading advertisements
The rule will impose stricter guidelines on environmental and climate-neutral claims, mandating verifiable proof
How draft guidelines dilute economic, environmental responsibilities of businesses
Draft guidelines on Social, Environmental and Economical Responsibilities of Business water down specific recommendations on accountability of …
Building norms bent for better ease of doing business rankings
The latest notification has eased green norms for builders to facilitate urban development
Africa Climate Summit 2023: Private sector commits to invest in green growth, mitigation & adaptation
They also committed to a just and equitable transition that ensures their supply chains, value chains
Climate change in Africa: 39% business affected by floods over the last year, shows survey
Drought second-most reported physical climate event, with agricultural companies worst hit
Would cats bell themselves? The wait for the National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights
The recently concluded UN South Asia Forum on Business and Human Rights (March 17-19) evoked a lot of enthusiasm from diverse stakeholders. Would …
Climate action helps companies build reputations and attract investors
Companies committed to tackle climate change are addressing their greenhouse gas emissions via science-based targets
New business guidelines: A moral voice, not an execution tool
The absence of concrete measures gives the government space to shrug off all responsibilities
