For decades, high temperatures have been an intrinsic part of the textile manufacturing process in India. As climate change is amplifying the frequency and intensity of heat events, this approach is becoming increasingly unsustainable. As one Erode garment worker put it, “It feels like we’re trapped inside an oven. The
Women’s economic empowerment as a growth imperative Women-led development has emerged as a central pillar of India’s growth agenda under the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. Achieving the country’s long-term economic ambitions will depend not only on increasing women’s participation in the workforce, but also on strengthening their ownership of enterprises,
India’s urban EV charging strategy requires a pivot, focusing infrastructure development precisely where it will drive the most meaningful decarbonisation. According to the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), Freight trucks make up only about 5% of India’s on-road vehicles, yet they contribute around 42% of on-road CO₂ emissions, which
Kangkanika Neog is an Engagement Manager at Sattva Consulting. She leads the evolving water practice area at Sattva. She anchors a collaborative flagship initiative called the Water Data Exchange where she manages the project and team, and contributes through her technical expertise. She also advises and manages corporate projects around
Manoj Kumar is a Senior Engagement Manager in the Agriculture Practice at Sattva
Consulting with over 17 years of experience in agriculture, rural development, and
agribusiness.
Driven by the need to bridge inequality, build infrastructure, and contribute to society, India, Brazil, and South Africa have forged distinct but effective mechanisms to unlock corporate philanthropy: through accountability, strategy, and integration.
As global disclosure requirements, AI-driven resource demand, and procurement pressures intensify, ESG capability is becoming a core operational requirement for the IT sector.
How industrial companies price, manage, and report carbon risk
Rathish Balakrishnan and CEO, Tata Steel Foundation, Sourav Roy, unpack how companies can create true, long-term impact.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) spending in India’s manufacturing sector is becoming increasingly localised, with companies directing a growing share of funds to districts where they operate.
