Carbon emission

Go Sustainable Unveils Net-Zero Framework To Reduce Carbon Footprint In Marketing Operations

Many organizations are yet to fully embrace initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions during their marketing activities. It's time for the CMO vertical to take the lead in aligning marketing efforts with sustainability objectives.

Jan 29, 2024, 23:16 PM IST

At COP28 Summit, PM Modi Pitches For Green Credit Initiative, Net Zero Target By 2070

At the COP28 high-level meeting in Dubai, PM Narendra Modi proposed to host COP33 in India in 2028.
 

Dec 01, 2023, 16:34 PM IST

Taylor Swift worst celebrity private jet polluter, her team issues clarification

According to The Hollywood Reporter, on Friday, UK-based sustainability marketing firm Yard shared a report revealing that the pop superstar`s jet flew 170 times between January 1 and July 19, totalling almost 16 days in the air.

Jul 31, 2022, 14:09 PM IST

G7 commits to boost India's clean energy transition

They have committed to achieving a fully or predominantly decarbonised electricity sector by 2035, recognising that emissions from coal power generation is the single biggest cause of global warming.

Jun 29, 2022, 08:53 AM IST

India's climate diplomacy wins as nations compromise on coal to strike UN climate deal

India finally backed the COP26 draft that was passed by nearly 200 nations. US climate chief John Kerry defended the Glasgow deal by saying "this is not the finish line for climate change...what we need is to live in pollution-free".
 

Nov 14, 2021, 07:06 AM IST

Main Volkswagen brand speeds up shift towards cleaner electric technology

Volkswagen also plans to offer self-driving vehicles and wants to develop operating systems - the heart of future electric cars - on its own to cash in on data-based business models. Volkswagen has earmarked around 16 billion euros in hybridization and digitalisation up to 2025.

Mar 06, 2021, 17:28 PM IST

Indian Railways' carbon emission will be zero by 2030, says Union Minister Piyush Goyal

Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday (August 26) said that the Indian Railways has set a target of reducing carbon emission to zero by the end of 2030.

Aug 27, 2020, 06:59 AM IST

17 per cent decline in global carbon emissions due to COVID-19 lockdown: Study

The coronavirus-triggered lockdown has led to a steep fall in global carbon emissions by 17 per cent in early April as compared to 2019 levels with India's emissions dropping by 26 per cent, according to a study.

May 20, 2020, 14:45 PM IST

Google to neutralise carbon emission for device shipments by 2020

The tech giant reportedly uses post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic in its portfolio of Nest thermostats, with the new pledge set to boost its use of the material, as well as recycled metals.

Aug 06, 2019, 16:19 PM IST

More EU leaders sign up to carbon net-zero goal by 2050 ahead of summit

UN negotiators hope the gathering of EU heads of state will show commitment to the 2015 Paris pact to limit the rise in global temperatures to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

Jun 17, 2019, 21:44 PM IST

India makes a green statement, launches BS-IV fuel

India on Saturday made a formal launch of BS-IV grade fuel across the country to keep carbon emission in check and set a target of ushering in BS-VI fuel by April 2020.

Apr 01, 2017, 21:05 PM IST

India to cut carbon emission levels substantially: Modi

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India would cut carbon emission levels substantially by 2030 by expanding renewable energy.

Dec 01, 2015, 00:33 AM IST

Much emission curbs can hit India's competitiveness: Goyal

 Ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris next week, Power Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday that too many restrictions on carbon emission would curb India's competitive strength.

Nov 27, 2015, 00:41 AM IST

Odisha scientists win NASA award for innovative technology that prevents flat tyres!

Now, TycheeJuno, a team from Odisha headed by Sameer Panda from Odisha has come up with a unique technology to prevent tyre burst and the accidents they can cause. 

Nov 10, 2015, 17:59 PM IST

2 crore LED bulbs distributed: How DELP is helping save the govt Rs 2.9 crore a day

This scheme was aimed at minimising the carbon footprint and also reducing peak power demand by close to 700 MW through lower energy consumption.

Oct 23, 2015, 10:24 AM IST

MNCs should help India with technology to cut emission: Debroy

In stead of giving advice, global companies should come forward with their plan of action to help developing nations like India reduce carbon emission and protect environment, newly created NITI Aayog's member Bibek Debroy said on Wednesday.

Feb 04, 2015, 21:46 PM IST