3. OUTLINE OF TOPICS
• Introduction to sustainability and management
• ESG
• Government organisation working on sustainability
• Initiatives of these organisations
• Performance review
• Scope of Improvements
• Initiatives & environmental Record of Narendra Modi
4. A sustainability management system (SMS) is a structured approach to integrating
environmental, social, and economic considerations into decision-making and
operations to achieve long-term viability and ethical responsibility.
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5. Sustainability management combines the concept
of sustainability with management. The primary aim
of sustainability is to meet the needs of the current
generation in a way that does not compromise the
potential of the future generations to do the same.
The objectives of sustainable management
• Management of the global economy
• Securing a sustainable future
• Ensuring long-term growth
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6. • Renewable Energy: The International Solar Alliance
(ISA)
• Clean India Campaign: The Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean
India Campaign)
• Tree Plantation Initiatives: The Green India Mission and
the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act
7. • Air Quality and Pollution Control: The
National Clean Air Program (NCAP)
• International Collaboration
8. STATE LEVEL:
• State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs)
• Department of Environment and Forests (DEFs)
National Level:
• Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate
Change (MoEFCC)
• Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)
• NITI Aayog
9. Local Level:
• Municipal Corporations
• Panchayats
Other Agencies:
• Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA)
• National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM)
• Wildlife Institute of India (WII)
• Union Ministry for Women and Child Development
10. NATIONAL ACTION PLAN ON CLIMATE CHANGE (NAPCC)
The National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) is a
comprehensive framework for addressing climate change in
India.
• The plan includes eight missions, such as the National
Solar Mission, aimed at promoting renewable energy,
energy efficiency, and sustainable urban development.
• The Indian government has set ambitious targets for
renewable energy, 450 GW of capacity by 2030.
11. • NATIONAL MISSION FOR SUSTAinable Agriculture:
This mission seeks to promote
⚬ sustainable agricultural practices,
⚬ improve water-use efficiency,
⚬ reduce the environmental impact of farming.
⚬ BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION
12. National Voluntary Guidelines on Social, Environmental, and Economic
Responsibilities of Business (NVGs):
⚬ The National Voluntary Guidelines provide a framework for
businesses to integrate social, environmental, and economic
responsibilities into their practices.
13. • In 2012, the SEBI formulated the Business Responsibility Reports (BRR)
which mandated top 100 listed entities (which was extended to top 500
listed entities in 2015) by market capitalization to file BRR as part of their
annual report.
• In 2021, SEBI replaced the existing BRR reporting requirement with a more
comprehensive integrated mechanism, the Business Responsibility and
Sustainability Report (BRSR).It will be mandatorily applicable to the top
1,000 listed entities (by market capitalization) from FY 2022-23 onwards.
• The BRSR seeks disclosures from listed entities on their performance
against the nine principles of the ‘National Guidelines on Responsible
Business Conduct’ (NGBRCs).
14. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
The Companies Act, of 2013, introduced mandatory CSR
spending for companies meeting specific criteria,
• such as having a net worth of ₹ 500 crore or more, turnover
of ₹ 1000 crore or more, or a net profit of ₹ 5 crore or more.
• Companies meeting these criteria are required to spend at
least 2% of their average net profits of the preceding three
financial years on CSR activities.
The CSR mandate has encouraged companies to invest in social
and environmental initiatives, such as education, healthcare,
sanitation, and environmental sustainability.
15. • Emphasized the significance of the care economy and its potential to
create 300 million additional jobs, with 80% of them being led by women.
• Care economy “consists of activities and relations involved in meeting the
physical, psychological and emotional needs of adults and children, old
and young, frail and able-bodied. It encompasses a range of sectors such
as education, health, and social work domestic works among others.
• The Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) is a first of its kind, unified
access portal which brings together women from different parts of India
to build a nurturing ecosystem that enables them to realize their
entrepreneurial aspirations.
16. SMART CITIES MISSION:
The Smart Cities Mission, launched in 2015, aims to
• crEATE SUSTAINABLE AND CITIZEN-FRIENDLY URBAN AREAS.
• THE MISSION FOCUSES ON PROMOTING EFFICIENT ENERGY USE, GREEN
SPACES, AND INTEGRATED PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.
17. Green Bonds:
• The Securities and Exchange Board of
India (SEBI) has introduced guidelines for
the issuance and listing of green bonds.
• Green bonds are used to finance projects
with environmental benefits, such as
renewable energy, energy efficiency, and
sustainable transportation.
18. INDIA’S SDG PERFORMANCE :
HAS BEEN ‘ON-TARGET’ TO MEETING 14
OF THE 33 SDGS, INCLUDING
INDICATORS FOR NEONATAL AND
UNDER-FIVE MORTALITY, FULL
VACCINATION, IMPROVED SANITATION
AND ELECTRICITY ACCESS, AND THEY
HAVE SUBSTANTIALLY IMPROVED IN
THE LAST FIVE YEARS.
GRAPHS GIVE A BRIEF SNAPSHOT OF
INDIA’S SDG JOURNEY BETWEEN 2000-
2020 PRESENTS MORE THAN A MIXED
PICTURE. THERE APPEARS TO BE A
PATTERN — INDIA HAS FOCUSED FAR
MORE ON ECONOMIC PROSPERITY THAN
OTHER OBJECTIVES.
19. FOREST INITIATIVES:
THE NUMBER OF PROTECTED AREAS IN THE COUNTRY, WHICH STOOD AT 745 IN THE YEAR 2014
HAVE RISEN TO 998. THIS ACCOUNTS FOR 5.28% OF THE COUNTRY’S TOTAL GEOGRAPHIC AREA.
THE NUMBERS OF COMMUNITY RESERVES IN THE COUNTRY HAVE INCREASED FROM 43 IN THE
YEAR 2014 TO 220 PRESENTLY
GREEN ENERGY TARGETS:
INDIA HAD A TARGETS OF REDUCING THE EMISSIONS INTENSITY OF ITS GDP BY 33 TO 35
PERCENT BY 2030 FROM 2005 LEVEL; AND ACHIEVING ABOUT 40 PERCENT CUMULATIVE
ELECTRIC POWER INSTALLED CAPACITY FROM NON -FOSSIL FUEL-BASED ENERGY, BOTH THESE
GOALS HAVE BEEN ACHIEVED WELL AHEAD OF TIME.
20. INITIATIVES
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan for cleanliness and sanitation.
International Solar Alliance promoting global renewable
energy collaboration.
CHALLENGES
Persistent issues like air pollution, especially in cities.
Deforestation remains a concern.
IMPROVEMENT NEEDED
Stricter enforcement of environmental regulations.
Increased focus on renewable energy sources.
Comprehensive waste management strategies.
SPECIFIC ACTION
Incentives for businesses and households for adopting green practices.
Afforestation projects to counter deforestation.
Strengthening policies related to forest conservation.
PUBLIC AWARENESS
Educational initiatives to raise awareness about environmental
issues.
Encouraging citizens to adopt sustainable practices in daily life.
21. INITIATIVES & ENVIRONMENTAL RECORD OF
NARENDRA MODI
SWACCH BHARAT ABHIYAN INTERNATIONAL SOLAR ALLIANCE NATIONAL MISSION ON
HIMALAYAN STUDIES
PRADHAN MANTRI UJJWALA
YOJANA
RENEWABLE ENERGY TARGETS NATIONAL MISSION ON
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
