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THE SPOTLIGHT ON NATURE
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THE SPOTLIGHT ON NATURE

Natural capital underpins the wellbeing of humans and deserves a central place in our economic framework, author Siddarth Shrikanth argues. The current system has improved living standards but gone far in the direction of environmental destruction. Having made this point, The Case for Nature attempts to show ways of shifting to a 'nature-positive' economy

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July 2023
Only Corporate India Can Defuse ESG Attack
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Only Corporate India Can Defuse ESG Attack

33% of the business leaders in India surveyed in the Outlook ESGBharat Survey 2023 say their companies are equipped to build a long-term strategy through the identification of best ESG practices

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July 2023
The Tech Push To ESG Data Management
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The Tech Push To ESG Data Management

Data management platforms are helping businesses make informed decisions to optimise their environmental, social and governance regime by collecting and standardising data. Together with ESG experts, they hold the key to a strong compliance ecosystem

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July 2023
MASTERING THE CHIP SHOT
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MASTERING THE CHIP SHOT

As developed nations around the world eye supremacy in global semiconductor supply, will India manage to make a space for itself? Or will geopolitics and historical challenges prevent the country from building the hitherto elusive chip ecosystem?

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July 2023
PEAK XV WITHOUT SEQUOIA'S HEFT
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PEAK XV WITHOUT SEQUOIA'S HEFT

Raising fresh funds from LPs will be challenging for Sequoia India and SEA, now Peak XV Partners, unless it presents strong returns to the $2.85 billion fund it raised last year. This will be tough amidst a funding winter coupled with a brand spinoff that underplays Sequoia’s well-entrenched global heritage

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July 2023
SECURING THE FUTURE: REDINENT INNOVATIONS' JOURNEY IN IOT SECURITY AND AWARD-WINNING INNOVATIONS
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SECURING THE FUTURE: REDINENT INNOVATIONS' JOURNEY IN IOT SECURITY AND AWARD-WINNING INNOVATIONS

Thanks, it is our privilege and honour to win the “Innovative Security Product Company of the Year Award”

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July 2023
INNOVATION AND THINKING BEYOND BOUNDARIES CAN BRING POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE INDUSTRY
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INNOVATION AND THINKING BEYOND BOUNDARIES CAN BRING POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE INDUSTRY

Explorex is dedicated to providing cutting-edge technology solutions that distinguish them from competitors

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July 2023
A TENACITY FOR PEOPLE-DRIVEN SUCCESS
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A TENACITY FOR PEOPLE-DRIVEN SUCCESS

Empowering People, Driving Growth: The Inspiring Vision of Dr. Bina Modi

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July 2023
Building A Case For ESG
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Building A Case For ESG

Compliance with environmental, social and governance (ESG) guidelines can be tedious but rewarding. By voluntarily joining the compliance bandwagon, Indian companies can reap the benefits of an increasingly ESG-conscious global business ecosystem

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July 2023
CORNERED IN THE ESG ARENA
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CORNERED IN THE ESG ARENA

Struggling with ever-widening ESG compliance standards, and unable to push back beyond a point, corporate India is feeling the pressure from global powerhouses to match their compliance levels or lose out on trade opportunities. But this demand is not practical, feasible or even equitable for the growing economy with ambitions

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July 2023
'IN INDIA'S FRAGMENTED ESG SPACE, BUSINESSES NEED EXPERT ADVICE'
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'IN INDIA'S FRAGMENTED ESG SPACE, BUSINESSES NEED EXPERT ADVICE'

Snowflake, the US-headquartered cloud data platform, has emerged as a binding glue in the fragmented data ecosystem of environmental, social and governance (ESG) frameworks

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July 2023
INDIA'S GLOBAL MOMENT ON WOMEN AND CLIMATE
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INDIA'S GLOBAL MOMENT ON WOMEN AND CLIMATE

LiFE, or Lifestyle for Environment, is a concept which was first articulated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at COP26, the Conference of the Parties on climate change, in Glasgow in 2021

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July 2023
A SUSTAINABILITY QUERY FOR THE ZETTABYTE ERA
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A SUSTAINABILITY QUERY FOR THE ZETTABYTE ERA

The convergence between the top two trends shaping the world today presents tremendous opportunities that can foster rapid progress towards business goals of sustainability and digitalisation

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July 2023
INTEGRATE CLIMATE IN CORPORATE STRATEGIES
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INTEGRATE CLIMATE IN CORPORATE STRATEGIES

Back in 2015, when the United Nations sustainable development goals (SDGs) were first outlined, India was the pioneer in taking an aggressive role in their implementation

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July 2023
ESG NOTION GOES BEYOND STAKEHOLDER CAPITALISM
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ESG NOTION GOES BEYOND STAKEHOLDER CAPITALISM

Business meetings without the environmental, social and governance (ESG) aspect getting its share of attention are rare these days

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July 2023
BIODIVERSITY HAS ROBUST SUPPLY CHAIN CONNECT
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BIODIVERSITY HAS ROBUST SUPPLY CHAIN CONNECT

As companies face increasing scrutiny over their environmental impact, biodiversity management and conservation have emerged as vital components of their sustainability strategies

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July 2023
The 28% Curse For Online Gaming Players
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The 28% Curse For Online Gaming Players

The sunrise sector has often found itself caught in the crossfire of regressive legislative action, with certain states citing safety and legality concerns to either put companies on a tight leash or ban them completely. Will the Central government's recent rules for online gaming bring transparency or crush it under excessive GST demand?

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June 2023
Till Debt Do Us Apart
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Till Debt Do Us Apart

Running out of capital runway, Byju's has turned to venture debt financing to keep the lights on at the edtech. Will this working capital infusion help it become profitable or will it get caught in a debt spiral?

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June 2023
Fixing Plastic Pollution
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Fixing Plastic Pollution

The World Environment Day campaign #BeatPlastic Pollution requires proactive action from all stakeholders-governments, industry bodies, businesses and common citizens-for the health of people and the planet

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June 2023
In Fear Of Climate Doomsday
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In Fear Of Climate Doomsday

Concerns about the deteriorating climate condition globally are triggering anxiety among people. This eco-anxiety is catching up in India, a top global carbon emitter which is also vulnerable to climate changes

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June 2023
Optics of Demonetisation
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Optics of Demonetisation

The RBI has claimed that Rs 2,000 notes are being withdrawn from circulation as they have served their purpose of meeting cash requirements after the 2016 demonetisation. But declining circulation figures indicate that the note was already on its way out. Is there something more than meets the eye?

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June 2023
Goa launches all-out war against Plastic Pollution
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Goa launches all-out war against Plastic Pollution

Goa. The name conjures up images of golden beaches, buzzing nightlife, lovely churches, distinctive houses and friendly people.

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June 2023
'We Use 90% Recycled Content in Polyester Packaging Film'
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'We Use 90% Recycled Content in Polyester Packaging Film'

Jeevaraj Pillai, Joint president of flexible packaging at UFlex, believes that improved plastic waste collection and recycling is more helpful in fighting the menace of plastic pollution than finding an alternative material to plastic.

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June 2023
When Cutlery Too is Food
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When Cutlery Too is Food

Edible cutlery made from millets as an alternative to plastic cutlery is not only good for the environment, but also nutrition

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June 2023
Innovating to Manage Plastic Waste
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Innovating to Manage Plastic Waste

While Indore and Pune have developed their own models to work with ragpickers, cities like Goa and Indore have invested in material recovery facilities

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June 2023
Looking for Doable Solutions in Circularity
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Looking for Doable Solutions in Circularity

Tamil Nadu explores the use of novel means like vending machines dispensing cloth bags and online waste exchange platform to fight plastic pollution, says Supriya Sahu, Additional Chief Secretary, Environment, Climate Change & Forests

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June 2023
Making Coal Mining "Green"
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Making Coal Mining "Green"

Union Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi shares how efforts have been taken over the last nine years to push for sustainable mining by balancing environment concerns with ensuring adequate coal and lignite supply in the country to meet growing energy needs.

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June 2023
A Business Case for Plastic Waste Management
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A Business Case for Plastic Waste Management

While big businesses are integrating circularity in operations, plastic waste management start-ups are experimenting with plastic credits and blockchains to address the issue

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June 2023
ExxonMobil Steps Up to the Plastic Waste Challenge
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ExxonMobil Steps Up to the Plastic Waste Challenge

ExxonMobil is helping to advance a circular economy for plastics by deploying advanced recycling, which can process a range of plastics generally not mechanically recycled

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June 2023
Recasting Plastic Industry
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Recasting Plastic Industry

A circular economy approach aims to reduce plastic waste, maximise the value of resources, and minimise the environmental impact

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June 2023