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Senior Programme Manager, Centre for Responsible Business Linkedin India is one of the major producers of oilseeds, accounting for 6%–7% of global production, and also a major consumer (9%–10% of global oilseeds), primarily due to its large population. The per capita annual consumption of edible oil in India has risen sharply over the years, from […]

Senior Communications Officer, Centre for Responsible Business Linkedin Indian agriculture stands at a critical crossroads. With over 50% of the population dependent on farming, the sector is facing rising environmental stress. Nearly 30% of agricultural land in India is now degraded, largely due to exploitation of natural resources, poor soil health management, and excessive chemical

Programme Officer, Centre for Responsible Business Linkedin Driving Sustainable Change in the Textile Sector through Consumer Choices The global textile and apparel industry is slowly transforming. Once characterised primarily by scale, speed, and affordability, the sector is taking initiatives to embrace environmental sustainability, ethical sourcing, and circularity. While governments, industry stakeholders, and civil society organisations

Devyani Hari Senior Director, Centre for Responsible Business Mohd Shehwaaz Khan Senior Communications Officer, Centre for Responsible Business How Indian MSMEs are leading the integration of environmental sustainability into their operations With India’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070 and global climate targets becoming more ambitious, the role of Indian Micro, Small and Medium

Programme Officer, Centre for Responsible Business Linkedin Sustaining Rainforests Through Smarter Choices: Sustainable Palm Oil, India, and Consumers Rainforests are often referred to as the lungs of the planet, absorbing carbon dioxide, releasing oxygen, regulating climate, and supporting some of the most diverse ecosystems on earth. They are home to about half of all the

Devyani Hari Senior Director, Centre for Responsible Business Mohd Shehwaaz Khan Senior Communications Officer, Centre for Responsible Business Awareness campaigns, capacity-building, collaborative funding needed to create robust food waste management ecosystem Food waste, which accounts for one-third of global food production – about 1.3 billion tons worth $1 trillion annually – poses a pressing challenge

Accounts Officer, Centre for Responsible Business Linkedin Union Budget 2025: Impact on Sustainability and the Social Sector With the fiscal year starting in April, the Union Budget plays a crucial role in setting the tone for national priorities and economic planning.  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for 2025–26 in February, with an

Aditi Banerjee Intern, Centre for Responsible Business Environmental pollution and its impact on wage workers When we think about pollution, we often imagine smog-filled skies, struggling rivers, or melting glaciers. However, for millions of wage workers across India, pollution is an immediate and ongoing challenge. It impacts their health, from the air they breathe to

Nidhi Choudhary Programme Officer, Centre for Responsible Business Mohd Shehwaaz Khan Senior Communications Officer, Centre for Responsible Business Forests and Food: How Agroforestry Can Enhance Food Security International Day of Forests, observed annually on March 21, raises awareness of the importance of forests and their immense advantages for both our planet and humanity. The year’s

Consultant at the Centre for Responsible Business Linkedin From Shadows to Structure: Rethinking the Informal Economy How addressing informal economy can help in achieving SDGs An informal economy by definition refers to all economic activities by workers that would add economic value if covered by law or regulated by governments. This includes a variety of