While the country is investing in public transport and infrastructure, the demand for personal mobility using two, three and four-wheelers is growing at a rapid pace – often faster than the speed at which public infrastructure and mass-transport is deployed.
More than 8 million tonnes of plastic enter the world’s oceans each year. Experts estimate that by 2050, the amount of plastic in the ocean will weigh more than the amount of fish. And most of it comes from eight river systems in Asia: the Yangtze; Indus; Yellow; Hai He; Ganges; Pearl; Amur and Mekong. […]
ITC, a WBCSD member based in India has a diversified presence across sectors such as FMCG, packaging, paper, agri-business and hospitality.
Home to one-sixth of the world’s population, India is transitioning fast. By 2030, the middle class is expected to grow to be the largest in the world representing an estimated USD$ 6 trillion growth opportunity for businesses.
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the CII-ITC Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development (CII-CESD) have published an issue brief focused on India’s latest developments and evolving requirements on business and human rights.
Today, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) launched the third version of the India Water Tool (IWT), helping businesses and other water users understand their water risks and plan solutions for water management across the country. New Delhi, 20 February 2019: IWT3.0 is a comprehensive and user-friendly application that makes water data from government and other […]
This year to mark the occasion of World Toilet Day, WBCSD participated in an event in Geneva, organized by the Toilet Board Coalition (TBC) in partnership with Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC) and SDG Lab to highlight the role of businesses in scaling-up sanitation solutions.
This week saw two milestone events in Delhi, aimed at accelerating India’s sustainable development. India holds one fifth of the world’s population, the planet’s fastest growing large economy and represents one quarter of all additional energy demand to 2040. Additionally, India must deliver up to half the progress required for achieving the SDGs. In other […]
Sims Metal Management, the global leader in metals and electronics recycling, has joined the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). Geneva, 21 August 2018: Founded in 1917, Sims operates more than 200 facilities in 20 countries, employs approximately 5,000 employees globally and is fully committed to closing the loop on recycling for a more sustainable […]
Companies turned out in force with more than 80 WBCSD member representatives gathering to review progress against each of the sector-specific work plans for 2016, and to discuss how to continue driving implementation in 2017.