Sustainability Karma Desk

The Purple Fest 2025, organised by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DePwD) under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, featured cultural performances and exhibitions and launch of innovative initiatives by partners like Tata Power.

Sustainability focused initiative aims to reduce textile waste in India’s hospitality and healthcare sectors, with Hotel Sarovar Portico first to adopt.

Raj Mariwala advocates for handing over land management and restoration to indigenous, Adivasi, tribal, and local communities, highlighting the importance of their involvement on the occasion of World Environment Day 2024.

The Voices of Bharat: Youth for Sustainability initiative aims at building the capacity of students in storytelling to act as catalysts and create awareness in masses and inspire environmental and climate action.

The decision brings borrowing costs to their lowest since November 2022, amid falling inflation and declining oil prices.

The central bank’s draft disclosure framework on climate-related financial risks ensures that banks not only concentrate on these risks but also enables that stakeholders to assess banks’ vulnerability to climate risks.

Early recognition of stroke symptoms—such as facial droop, speech difficulty, imbalance, or limb weakness—is critical and families must act fast and seek emergency care without delay, says Dr N K Venkatramana, Founder-Chairman, Brains Super Speciality Hospital, in an interview with...

CSR has evolved from sporadic charity to a structured, purpose-driven approach focused on measurable outcomes and long-term social impact. In an interview with Sustainability Karma, Shaifalika Panda, Trustee & Founder CEO, Bansidhar & Ila Panda Foundation (BIPF) talks about making strategic...

A decline in project finance for coal power projects, the data gathered showed over US$3 billion in corporate finance lending to coal power projects.

A study conducted by an academic institution under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India, found that Polylactic Acid (PLA) degrades in Indian soil conditions without leaving harmful microplastics. The study tracked degradation over 180 days and reported near complete...