India is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, and as a result, energy demand is also increasing at a rapid pace. The government of India launched the Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) scheme in 2012 to address the issue of energy conservation and reduction of carbon emissions. PAT Read more
Firstgreen Consulting is a leading sustainability consulting firm based in India that offers a wide range of services, including waste management. Firstgreen Consulting offers Zero Waste certification services, which are designed to help businesses and organizations reduce the amount of waste generated by reusing existing materials, properly stewardship of designated Read more
“HCL Nagpur’s Platinum level TRUE certification is a remarkable achievement that reflects the company’s unwavering commitment to sustainability and resource efficiency, made possible by the expert guidance and support of the Firstgreen team.” HCL Nagpur, a leading IT services company in India, recently achieved Platinum level TRUE (Total Resource Use Read more
Competition is the catalyst for progress, and the Indian solar industry is a perfect example of how moving from a monopolistic market to a competitive market has led to significant advancements and achievements. India’s solar journey has been marked by significant progress and achievements over the past decade. The Jawaharlal Read more
“As one of the most essential commodities in the world, crude oil is not just a reflection of global supply and demand, but also a barometer of global geopolitics. The recent drop in crude oil prices below $70 has implications beyond just the energy sector, with potential ripple effects felt Read more
India has set ambitious targets to increase its solar power capacity to 450 GW by 2030. To achieve this, the country needs to develop a strong domestic supply chain in the solar PV market. This would not only reduce reliance on imported components, but also create jobs and boost the Read more
With the rise of sustainability awareness in recent years, many organizations are seeking certification for their zero waste initiatives. The TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) certification is a widely recognized program that recognizes companies that strive towards zero waste. The certification has four Zero Waste Reporting Credits, each with Read more
Zero waste initiatives are becoming increasingly important in today’s society. With the growing concern about climate change and environmental sustainability, businesses are recognizing the importance of reducing their environmental impact. One way to do this is by implementing zero waste initiatives. However, simply implementing these initiatives is not enough. It Read more
In order to achieve true certification, it is important to comply with certain standards and requirements. One such standard is the Zero Waste Reporting Credit 3, which focuses on generating a climate impact report using the U.S. EPA WARM model. In this article, we will discuss the steps required to Read more
As sustainability becomes increasingly important for businesses, more and more companies are striving towards achieving zero waste goals. One way to showcase these achievements and benchmark against other organizations is by becoming an active participant in the U.S. EPA WasteWise program. Intent The intent of this credit is to share Read more