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The study’s objective was to provide practical recommendations on low carbon policy options to support the ‘Expert Group on Low Carbon
Emergent Ventures India is now a GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) organizational stakeholder. As an OS, EVI will have the opportunity to remain at
EVI developed HPCL's first GRI Sustainability Report for the year 2011-12.
EVI Press Release: EVI seminar on "NAMA Future"
India's Common Future: Sustainable Cities - An Article by Mrinal Mathur - EVI; printed in Green Construction+ Design Magazine - Vol1; Issue 5; Jan 2013
EVI's article on "Transportation and Climate Change" printed in Green Construction + Design Magazine - Volume 1; Issue - 3; November 2012. (by Vivek Dhariwal)
The article has been contributed by Jami Hossain, chief mentor & co-founder, Wind Force Management Services Private Limited, Gurgaon, and treasurer, World Wind Energy Association (WWEA) as a cover story in InWind Chronicle, Volume 8, No.3, June-July 2012
Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have been recognized as engines of economic growth in India
Driving GHG Management in Airports- Airport Carbon Accreditation Program
An analysis of Sustainability Reporting practices in India by Neena Sekharan
Perform Archive & Trade (PAT) Scheme: Impact & Options for Pulp & Paper Sector.
EVI participated in the SAFEE Conclave on Energy Efficiency & Environment -PAT Policy & Implementation, which was held on 22nd June in New Delhi.
Vinaya Bansal, Head- Business Development India, discusses transportation issues in the country, and the change brought about by the Metro- both the positives and the negatives; especially when not planned properly.
The mitigation opportunities for the agriculture sector have been based on the emissions from the various activities associated with this sector. The identified strategies which need to be pursued for significant reductions in GHG emissions have been described in this paper.
Ashutosh Pandey's take on exponential Renewable energy sector development in India published in the Asian Power Magazine
The most pertinent facts about energy efficiency;if neither the profitability nor the technology is a challenge that what continues to hamper its adoption? Why do companies still find simple efficiency measures hard to implement and fail to unlock the value in energy efficiency?
EVI conducted the Green Consumer Survey in 2011 with the goal of identifying the market potential for organic products and consumer expectations of this product segment.
State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs) are mandated to promote renewable energy (RE) through the setting of Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPOs).
Each state sets state-level targets for RE purchase by "Obligated Entities" with captive plants & entities who purchase through open access. CERC has also introduced a market-based instrument in the form of RECs to help these entities meet their obligations
Rio+20, to be held in Rio de Janeiro in June, 2012 will serve as an occasion to review the successes and failures of the sustainable development community over the past twenty years and as an opportunity to develop new models and partnerships for the future.
Despite abundant natural resources and an encouraging regulatory framework, large-scale renewable energy deployment in Southeast Asia has been limited.Recent market and policy shifts, particularly in Thailand and Malaysia, are expected to drive significant investment in the solar industry.
Jatin Kapoor, Regional Head, South East Asia, writes on 'Solar Power Generation in South East Asia' and the opportunities & roles for the various businesses to explore this.
Households, much more than their quantitative contribution towards controlling emissions, can contribute qualitatively in terms of mobilising individuals and therefore hold key to climate change mitigation efforts.
Started in 2005, One of the best and the most successful initiatives that has been taken to prevent the release of these existing stockpiles into the atmosphere is that of the Equipment Replacement Programme in Mexico.
This paper proposes a three step study to alleviate this burden by identifying synergies, creation of an environment for collaboration among various stakeholders, and creation of framework for implementation of pilot synergy project in one of the big industrial clusters in India.
The article discusses 'tipping point'- the point where electric vehicles would have achieved equivalence to internal combustion engine based vehicles on few broad performance parameters.
An introduction to the rising energy and carbon emissions challenge for the telecom sector and role of energy efficiency & renewable power in addressing the challenge known widely as the 'Green telecom'
This paper studies the fishery cold chain, analyses the refrigerants currently being used in the different stages of the cold chain and looks at alternative technologies for replacing the current HCFC based refrigeration systems.
several biomass power projects across the country are facing problems due to lack of fuel or very high fuel prices. Some of the pitfalls of biomass assessment are listed in this white paper and the reasons behind them are discussed.
Former President APJ Abdul Kalam presented the FE-EVI Green Business Leadership Awards 2010-11 at a glittering award ceremony in the Capital today on 5th June, 2011
A paper written by EVI in partnership with Confederation of Indian Industries Rajasthan on Climate Change and Renewable Energy.
Perform Achieve and Trade (PAT) which is a result of the National Mission on Enhance Energy Efficiency (NMEEE) under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) will soon be operational in India. PAT is an ambitious project of GOI given its scale, complexities, timelines and absence of precedence. The current phase of PAT which is the design phase is the most crucial phase. A better design would largely ensure successful implementation and operation of the scheme. With this aim, EVI
Ashutosh Pandey published an article on www.asian-power.com giving his insights on "Sustainability risk in the Asian power sector" and how the companies should look beyond regulatory regimes.
Ashutosh pandey writes on CSRwire.com on how the mandate for sustainability should rest directly in the hands of the CEO and how his/her compensation should be tied to the success or failure of sustainability measures adopted.
Thomas Rosenberg, EVI on How addressing climate risk and sustainability should remain at the forefront of every CxO's mind.
Aseem Chaturvedi writes on he American Power Act (APA)and understanding the importance of underlying fundamentals of a key aspect common across all climate bills – the issue of carbon offsets.
EVIs capability statement for developing climate related strategies.
A summary document prepared by EVI on the bidding process for project allocation to developers under Phase I of the NSM.
India, with its high annual solar yield and large number of sites ranks # 4 in solar power
destinations*. Furthermore, favourable policy support from the government is making India a
hot-spot for solar generation. An article authored by Dushyant Ahuja, EVI on Financing solar projects in India published for Energetica magazine.
aunched on 18th November, 2010; the Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) mechanism proposes to address the mismatch between the availability of renewable energy sources and the requirement of obligated entities to fulfill Renewable Purchase Obligation(RPO) targets. This is expected to create a Pan-India market, leading to promotion of renewable energy generation across India. The possible value from RECs would range from INR 1.5 to INR 3.9 per unit for non solar technologies; and INR 12 to INR 17
Global markets in transportation and related goods are witnessing increasing regulations to address environmental and fuel efficiency concerns. I
Workshop on Carbon Footprint and Carbon Standards. The workshop will touch on climate change risks and mitigation strategies. It will deep dive in disclosure and monitoring tools like organization & product carbon footprint, life cycle assessment & carbon neutrality and their benefits with relevant case studies.
"Business Response to Climate Change: Sustainability Reporting in Singapore"- A Report by Emergent Ventures International
A detailed 2012 carbon market study report conducted by EVI
Workshops being hosted by EVI for understanding and leveraging PAT. National Action Plan for Climate Change (NAPCC) is India's national plan to mitigate Climate Change. It sets down eight national missions each of a different nature to reduce emissions. National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE) is one such mission that aims at energy efficiency
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