Sustainability Karma Desk

Starbucks and Tata Starbucks launch a Farmer Support Partnership to empower 10,000 Indian coffee farmers and strengthen the coffee value chain sustainably

Expresses concern over the slow progress on the health SDG, Prof K Srinath Reddy, Founder President of the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI), warns that unaddressed state-level disparities hidden by national averages could hinder overall progress toward the 2030 targets.

Understanding climate, pollution, and sustainability is best developed through STEM education, where such concepts are deeply embedded: Gauri Puranik, Head of English Programmes for India at the British Council, in an interview with Sustainability Karma.

To scale its innovative solar desalination technology, which efficiently purifies seawater and brackish water using only solar energy.

Harsh Mariwala, Chairman of Marico, and Kaya, tells Sustainability Karma that he anticipates stricter regulations on ESG transparency, with more comprehensive and verifiable reporting to meet stakeholder demands for clarity, helping businesses ensure accountability and foster trust.

Suhas Baxi, CEO and Founder of BioFuelCircle, discusses the potential of bioenergy to connect rural and industrial sectors, creating employment and promoting a circular economy. He calls for budget policies to support small rural enterprises with easy access to working capital and competitive...

The Union Budget 2025 provides significant support for working parents and young children, but it is to be seen how these provisions are implemented at the ground level.

Delhi's air quality worsened, nearing the hazardous 400 AQI mark. The Supreme Court criticised poor enforcement of truck entry restrictions

A DHL Express survey reveals that while sustainability is critical for SMEs, many hesitate to invest significantly. Challenges include securing internal and customer support.

Sustainability is essential for humanity's survival amid climate change, making it a shared responsibility and a moral duty we owe to future generations for a liveable and secure future, says Tejashree Joshi, Head of Environmental Sustainability, Godrej Enterprises Group.