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As the world becomes increasingly aware of the devastating impact of climate change, more and more individuals and businesses are seeking ways to reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future. One important way to achieve this goal is through green finance – the practice of using financial instruments to invest in environmentally sustainable projects. But it’s not just individuals and businesses that can benefit from green finance – financial institutions themselves can also reap significant rewards by investing in sustainable projects.

As engineers, developers, consumers and policy makers we have too long carried the linear idea in water management; USE and DISHARGE. We need to alter this current unsustainable linear model and introduce a circular water framework that underlines REUSING and RECYCLING water.

In our ongoing battle against climate change, enhancing biological carbon offsets has become a vital strategy for many industries, including the building sector. Biological carbon offsets refer to activities and projects that either reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions or capture carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere through biological processes. As part of the Paris Agreement, the country has also committed to creating an additional 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes of carbon sink by 2030. The building sector, responsible for a significant portion of global GHG emissions, can greatly benefit from integrating these strategies into its practices. This blog will explore how the building sector can enhance biological carbon offsets.

Focusing only on renewable energy for making buildings greener is like being drawn to the cherry on top of a cake. It seems like the best and easiest solution at first glance, much like how a cherry makes a cake look more appealing. However, just as a cake has many layers beneath the cherry, real change requires more than just one approach. We also need to improve how buildings use energy, choose sustainable materials, and change our habits to truly reduce carbon emissions. While renewable energy is important, it’s just one part of a bigger effort to create a sustainable future.

Climate change presents a universal challenge, yet its repercussions are disproportionately distributed across the world, affecting nations, communities, and individuals in varied and unequal ways.

Climate change is intricately linked to human emissions of greenhouse gases, and businesses play a crucial role in the global emissions landscape. To clearly understand and categorize emissions from businesses, the concept of ‘scopes’—Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3—was developed by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, the most widely used international accounting tool for government and business leaders to understand, quantify, and manage GHG emissions. Let’s delve into these scopes and their relevance in the fight against climate change.

Today’s electrical power systems are plagued by a variety of disturbances ranging from short-duration sags, swells, and transients to long-term interruptions. These problems can be caused by motorized equipment within the plant starting and stopping, internal or external faults, or thunderstorm and lightning effects on the utility lines. In addition, power utilities in many areas of the country are operating at or near capacity, resulting in frequent “load shedding” (rolling blackouts).

In an era where environmental conservation is not just a necessity but a duty, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced the SHUNYA Audit initiative, aiming to foster a culture of sustainability and environmental stewardship among schools across India. Named after the Sanskrit word for ‘zero’, SHUNYA (Sustainable Habitats Under Networked Youth Alliances) seeks to inspire schools to move towards a net-zero environmental impact, echoing India’s rich tradition of environmental consciousness and the global mandate for a sustainable future.

Ever wondered why cables matter in our electrical world? Well, here’s the Fact: cables have a secret safety feature called the “cable derating factor.” It serves as an essential tool, akin to a well-designed mechanism that maintains smooth operations without the risk of overheating.

Terms like “Carbon Neutral”, “Net Zero”, and “Net Positive” have been around for a while now, which lacks clarity and can mislead consumers. In the last decade most of the organizations and global corporations have integrated these target disclosures mainly for marketing scope. By fostering clarity and transparency in the usage of these terms, organizations can contribute meaningfully to the broader discourse on environmental responsibility, thereby aligning their actions with the imperative of building a more sustainable and resilient future.