Kevadia (Guj) : United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Thursday said overconsumption has resulted in a three-fold planetary emergency of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution, and called for the need to treat the earth’s resources judiciously and respectfully. Guterres, who jointly launched Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) with Prime Minister Narendra Modi here, […]
Climate Change
Where Do We Stand on COP26 Climate Promises? A Progress Report
Leaders left the climate summit in Glasgow (COP26) in November 2021 riding high on a wave of new commitments from governments, businesses and others to tackle the climate crisis. This included pledges to set new national emission-reductions targets, double adaptation finance, curb methane emissions, halt forest loss, accelerate the phase-out of coal, and end international […]
Doing good demands doing better: Delivering net-zero capital projects
A net-zero project management framework aligns project performance with current trends in asset valuation and energy transition goals. lthough the advice to “do well by doing good” (attributed to Benjamin Franklin) has influenced business leaders for generations, it is likely more relevant today than ever. In an effort to move toward net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, […]
CCI: Climate change adaptation and mitigation should be India’s top priority- Shri Avinash Mishra – EQ Mag Pro
“Climate change adaptation and mitigation should be India’s top priority”- Shri Avinash Mishra, Adviser, Natural Resources & Climate Change, NITI Aayog 14 companies, received the climate action recognition at the third edition of Climate Action Awards (CAP 2.0°) NEW DELHI : Shri Avinash Mishra, Adviser, Natural Resources & Climate Change, NITI Aayog recognizing the winners […]
Business use of offsets risks delaying Net Zero: CCC report – EQ Mag Pro
Voluntary carbon markets aren’t working, but get the rules right and they can make a positive contribution to Net Zero, say the CCC in its latest report. Businesses are increasingly turning to voluntary carbon offsetting as they aim to reach Net Zero. But recent market growth is premature. Offsets can mask insufficient efforts from firms […]
Energy security and climate finance at the heart of India’s G20 presidency – EQ Mag Pro
India should use the G20 platform to enhance climate ambitions and ensure countries can access technology and finance to meet their goals. India should help countries adopt appropriate governance, strategy and risk management structures to manage climate risks. This can help in the greater flow of capital to climate adaptation and mitigation. India’s G20 Sherpa […]
Where Do We Stand on COP26 Climate Promises? A Progress Report – EQ Mag Pro
Leaders left the climate summit in Glasgow (COP26) in November 2021 riding high on a wave of new commitments from governments, businesses and others to tackle the climate crisis. This included pledges to set new national emission-reductions targets, double adaptation finance, curb methane emissions, halt forest loss, accelerate the phase-out of coal, and end international […]
Climate change could jeopardise energy security if renewables not doubled by 2030, says UN body – EQ Mag Pro
World Meteorological Organization report says heatwaves, droughts & rising sea levels are putting existing energy generation under stress. New Delhi: The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), a United Nations agency, has released a new report that says unless clean or renewable sources of energy are doubled by 2030, securing energy across the world could be jeopardised […]
Stop fretting about asteroids, climate change real problem, more dangerous: Nobel laureate – EQ Mag Pro
A fortnight after NASA went to town with its success in changing the orbit of a flyby asteroid, Mayor, 80, professor emeritus at department of astronomy, University of Geneva, says he is a “little sceptical”. “Don’t worry about asteroids, focus on climate change, it is more immediate and catastrophic.” Sir Michel Mayor, the 2019 Nobel […]
Sustainability in global transaction banking: A market imperative – EQ Mag Pro
Sustainable financial products can propel revenue growth for banks and contribute substantially to businesses’ progress in meeting global climate goals. But success requires a strategic approach. Sustainability1 has become a topic of crucial importance for many corporations, including financial institutions. One reflection of this is the strong growth in sustainable debt instruments, which according to […]