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Time of India
10 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Bengal IT cos seek policy to incentivise green credit
Kolkata: Firms working in the fields of AI, data analytics, blockchain and cybersecurity have urged state govt to bring in a green credit policy, aligned with global ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) standards. The rollout of an incentive scheme for green practices will also attract more investments in the IT sector, think stakeholders. With some tech firms selling green credits, companies feel that the introduction of a policy in this regard might in fact create a new business sector in the state's IT industry. Kalyan Kar, vice-president of Sector V Stakeholders' Association, recently said, "Many tech companies that executed net-zero models successfully are selling green credits. If there is a policy pushing for net-zero infrastructure in the IT industry by way of incentives, green credits can emerge as a separate business sector." "To attract more investors, it is high time that we get a policy under which incentives will be offered for green practices. We are working on green credits for IT firms across the country," said Madhura Mitra, PwC executive director (Sustainability and Climate Change). You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata Dipal Dutta, founder of RedoQ, said: "Green credits will help us double down on our investment in the state in sustainable ways."
Time Business News
17 hours ago
- Business
- Time Business News
Streamline Compliance with EHS Management Software Solutions
Keeping up with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) rules can be tough for many businesses. Rules change often, and companies need to stay on top of them to avoid fines or risks to employees and the environment. Doing this with paper systems or spreadsheets can be slow and full of mistakes. That's where EHS management software comes in. These tools help companies manage safety and compliance in a faster, easier, and more organized way. What Is EHS Management Software? EHS management software is a digital tool that helps businesses handle safety, health, and environmental tasks. This includes: tracking incidents scheduling inspections logging audits managing employee training following government rules Instead of using separate systems or manual processes, the software brings everything together in one place. Check out Cloud Enterprise EHS management software to learn more about it. Why Use EHS Software for Compliance? Meeting safety and environmental regulations is not just about avoiding fines-it's about protecting people, the environment, and your company's reputation. EHS software makes this easier by helping businesses stay organized, informed, and in control. Here are some reasons: Keeps You on Track Automatically EHS software helps businesses stay up to date with rules and deadlines. It can send reminders when it's time for a safety check, permit renewal, or training session. It also keeps track of changing laws and updates the system so you don't miss anything important. Shows You What's Happening in Real Time The software collects and updates safety and compliance data as it happens. This means you can quickly spot problems and fix them before they grow. With clear dashboards and reports, teams can make better decisions and respond faster to risks. Cuts Down on Errors Manual systems can lead to mistakes, like missing information or wrong entries. EHS software reduces human error by using forms, checklists, and digital records. This makes reports more accurate and easier to find during audits or inspections. Helps Everyone Work Together Many EHS tools are cloud-based, so workers can access them from anywhere on a laptop, tablet, or phone. This makes it easy for teams in different places to share updates, report incidents, and follow safety steps in real time. Everyone stays informed and connected. Grows with Your Business EHS software can be customized to fit the needs of your company and industry. Whether you're a small business or a large global company, the system can grow with you. You can add new users, features, or locations as your needs change. More Than Just Compliance Besides helping you follow the rules, EHS software also improves your company in other ways. It helps find the root cause of problems, so you can fix them for good. This lowers risks, avoids costly accidents, and builds a safer work culture. It also shows that your company takes safety seriously, which is important to employees, partners, and customers. Start Using EHS Management Software Today EHS management software makes it easier for businesses to stay safe, follow the rules, and avoid problems. It saves time, reduces mistakes, and keeps everyone on the same page. As safety and environmental rules get more complex, using EHS software is no longer optional, it's the smart way forward. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
Borneo Post
2 days ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
3R waste technology to rehabilitate Sandakan landfill
Davina SANDAKAN (July 22): Sandakan is set to make a leap forward in sustainable waste management with the launch of Sabah's first landfill rehabilitation project using globally patented 3R technology. IGNIS SG (Sabah) Sdn Bhd has officially signed a 12-year concession agreement, with an option to extend for another eight years, with the Sandakan Municipal Council (MPS). The agreement allows the company to rehabilitate the long-overdue Sungai Sibuga solid waste landfill, often referred to as a dead landfill. IGNIS SG Executive Director Dr Davina Marcus said the initiative addresses the mounting waste management challenges faced by Sandakan. 'This is something I've planned for a long time. I've seen with my own eyes how landfill sites are growing into mountains of unmanaged waste. The space keeps expanding, and I believe it's time for a new solution, one that tackles the problem and contributes to environmental sustainability without adding to the waste pile,' she said. Speaking during the launch of the Sungai Sibuga Landfill Rehabilitation Project on Tuesday, Davina said IGNIS SG has been given exclusive rights to develop and implement the rehabilitation works using IGNIS 3R technology, patented globally by its parent company, Ignis Environment Initiatives Sdn Bhd. 'This project will not only resolve long-standing waste disposal issues but also drive Sandakan towards green transformation,' she said. According to Davina, the IGNIS 3R system offers a comprehensive, non-incineration and non-toxic treatment process, supporting Malaysia's Net-Zero Emission 2050 target and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles. 'The technology enables processing of buried waste without prior segregation, using a closed-loop zero waste-to-landfill approach. It also allows for land recovery for future use, and the extraction of reusable materials from old waste.' She further explained that the project is fully funded under a Private Financing Initiative (PFI) by IGNIS SG (Sabah) Sdn Bhd, with support from EXIM Bank Malaysia, without financial backing from the state government or local authorities. 'This shows the financial sector's confidence in the project's viability and the effectiveness of IGNIS 3R technology on a commercial scale,' she added. Currently, the project is in its initial implementation phase, with site works and mobilisation of IGNIS 3R machinery underway. The Sandakan 3R Waste Rehabilitation Project is expected to be physically completed by July 2026. 'My hopes for this landfill project are very high. I want this to inspire others to commit to protecting the environment and freeing up landfill capacity that's becoming increasingly saturated with waste. 'I also hope this project will help reduce public health risks linked to environmental pollution, add value through land reuse, and contribute towards improving Sandakan's image as a city,' Davina said.
The Star
4 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Bali to ban production of plastic sachets in 2026
A fisherman pulls his boat out to sea on March 20, 2024, across waste that covers much of Kedonganan Beach in Badung, Bali. Kedonganan is one of Bali's beaches most polluted with plastic materials. - Photo: Antara file BALI, (Indonesia): The Bali provincial administration plans to ban the production of small plastic packaging, or sachets, starting in 2026 as a response to suggestions from environmentalists after banning the production of under-1-liter bottled water. 'I support it fully. This has been through studies on the small-size sachets, whether it [the ban] will be decided this year or next year [in 2026],' Bali Vice Governor I Nyoman Giri Prasta said in Denpasar on Tuesday, as quoted by Giri said the provincial administration was still focusing on the ban of bottled water first. He added there was a possibility that a ban on other plastic packaging would come in 2026. 'We have discussed this, there will be a decision later,' he said. The former Badung regency head said that Bali Governor Wayan Koster was very wise in banning plastic packaging. The decision would still allow French company Danone to use up the bottled water production that has already been distributed. 'It means being visionary, [so that] our descendants [can] see Bali clean and green,' the politician from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle said. Previously, the Nusantara River Research Agency (BRUIN) suggested that Koster also target other plastic packaging, not only banning bottled water. BRUIN coordinator for waste census, Muhammad Kholif Basyaiban, said the Bali provincial administration had to refer to Law No. 18/2008 on Waste Management, which stipulates the responsibility of producers in waste processing. There are also other regulations such as Environmental and Forestry Ministerial Decree No. 75/2019. 'The reference for circulars, government regulation, provincial bylaws and gubernatorial regulations is the Waste Management Law and the ministerial decree, which do not discriminate certain [kinds of] plastic waste but all kinds of plastics,' Kholif said in a written statement on Monday. In 2024, Bali produced 1.2 million tonnes of plastic waste, according to the National Waste Management Information System. Plastic fairness Separately, two bottled water producers in Bali expressed objections to the ban on producing and distributing bottled water in containers less than 1 liter as stipulated by Bali Gubernatorial Circular No. 9/2025 on Clean Bali Movement. 'Environmental conservation policy in Bali is indeed important [and] urgent but cannot be applied unilaterally without a dialogue mechanism and legal protection for local businesses,' CV Tirta Taman Bali president director I Gde Wiradhitya Samuhata said on Monday. Wiradhitya said the objection was accompanied by the company's official stance and legal analysis on the gubernatorial circular. 'We have compiled a juridical analysis and will send the official stance to the Aspadin [Indonesian Bottled Water Association] central executive board in Jakarta as a constructive contribution to manage the relations between businesses, customary society and regional policy,' he said, as quoted by Antara news agency. He revealed that Balinese bottled water companies considered customary villages not only as partners but the soul of their businesses. He also agreed with environmental conservation efforts but said the solution should focus on waste management instead of banning plastic packaging production. He said the Bali administration should shift from symbolic banning to reform the waste management system based on recycling incentives, public education and producers' responsibilities. Meanwhile, president director of PT Tirta Mumbul Jaya Abadi, Nyoman Arta Widyana, said that instead of only banning bottled water under 1 liter, the provincial administration should also ban all plastic packaging to be fair. 'For example, when we want to buy cooking oil, sugar, coffee and candy, all these items use plastic. But it seems that only we [bottled water producers] are blamed for causing plastic waste,' he said. Arta said it was not fair if the problem of plastic waste was only blamed on bottled water producers when they already used PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottles and PP (polypropylene) cups which could be easily recycled. - The Jakarta Post/ANN
Malaysian Reserve
6 days ago
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Godrej Industries Group to host Global Healthy Workplace Summit & Awards
Partners with The Global Centre for Healthy Workplaces & Arogya World, to host Global Healthy Workplace Summit & Awards. This highly coveted event is envisaged to ignite conversations around new standards in workplace wellness and felicitate leading organisations from India and around the world for their sustained focus on employee health & wellbeing. The Global Healthy Workplace Summit & Awards event is scheduled for November 20 & 21, 2025 MUMBAI, India, July 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Godrej Industries Group has partnered with The Global Centre for Healthy Workplaces (GCHW) and Arogya World, to host a two-day Global Healthy Workplace Summit & Awards event, at Godrej One, Mumbai, to address India's and the world's growing healthcare challenges. The Global Healthy Workplace Summit & Awards is being organised in India for the first time on November 20-21, 2025, and will bring together international leaders, healthcare experts, industry bodies, policymakers, and organizations to explore cutting-edge strategies for promoting employee health and wellbeing. The conference is being curated in partnership with Global Centre for Healthy Workplaces and Arogya World, a non-profit, increasingly recognized as the force behind workplace health in India. Building on the learnings of previous Arogya World summits in India, such as navigating the future of work, integrating artificial intelligence into workplace wellness, and aligning ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals with health-centric practices, this year's summit aims to set new global standards in workplace wellness. The Summit will showcase India's leading companies invested in employee health and well-being and also reveal 2025's Healthiest Workplaces in the world. With a strong focus on non-communicable disease (NCD) prevention, mental health support, and the integration of wellness into organizational culture, the 2025 Summit will address the distinct health challenges and opportunities around the world and within the Indian workplace context. The conference will also spotlight evidence-based corporate wellness initiatives and best practices around Arogya World's MyThali nutrition program, Lifestyle Coach training program, and Tobacco-Free Workplace strategies. Commenting on the opportunity to host the summit, Ajay Bhatt, Group Head Corporate Services, Godrej Industries Group, said, 'At Godrej Industries Group, we have always promoted the need for platforms and engagements that foster health and well-being beyond traditional practices. Partnering with The Global Centre for Healthy Workplaces and Arogya World resonates with our culture of supporting healthy workplaces. We endeavour to inspire Corporate India to adopt strategies that are forward-thinking, prioritize holistic employee well-being and address their unique complexities in today's rapidly evolving workplaces.' Barry Crisp, Marketing and Communications Director at the Global Centre for Healthy Workplaces, said, 'This is a unique time for employee wellbeing. Hosting our 13th Global Healthy Workplace Awards & Summit in Mumbai, alongside Arogya World and Godrej Industries Group, is a powerful opportunity to share global best practices and foster a culture of health. We believe that 'Good Health is Good Business,' and this Summit reinforces our mission to make workplace wellbeing a global priority across all sectors and regions.' Arogya World's Chief of Programs, Ms Srabani Banerjee, said, 'Committed to holistic employee well-being, we, at Arogya World, empower organisations to embrace a data driven culture of health, by helping them embed employee wellness into their core business strategy and thereby institutionalise more socially responsible practices. We are very excited to partner with Global Centre for Healthy Workplaces & Godrej Industries Group, and advance this dialogue to the global centerstage.' These engaging collaborations will offer a dynamic platform for sharing best practices, understanding of emerging trends, and drive meaningful initiatives at workplaces spanning health policies and practices. About Godrej Industries Group: The Godrej Industries Group (GIG) serves 1.1 billion consumers, globally, across businesses in diverse industries, including consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services, and chemicals. Godrej was founded in 1897 to help build economic independence for India. We are committed to growing and strengthening this legacy of innovation for a cause, building for a more sustainable future, while placing our planet and people alongside profit. GIG houses several rapidly growing businesses that are the leaders in their respective categories. Godrej Consumer Products (GCPL) is an emerging markets FMCG leader in Home and Personal Care, with a growing presence in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Godrej Properties (GPL) is India's leading real estate developer by sales and brings the Godrej philosophy of innovation, sustainability, and excellence to the real estate industry. Godrej Agrovet's (GAVL) portfolio businesses address key challenges faced by Indian agriculture, improving the productivity of Indian farmers through innovative products and services that sustainably increase crop and livestock yields. Godrej Industries (Chemicals), the group's oldest business, is India's leading manufacturer of oleochemicals and surfactants. Godrej Fund Management (GFM) is the real estate private equity arm of the group. Godrej Capital (GC), the newest company in the group, is a fast-growing financial services business. For more information on the Company, please log on to About Arogya World: At Arogya World, we champion a high-impact, doorstep health model that delivers preventive care where people live, learn, and work. By combining scientific rigor with scalable delivery, our high impact program implementation makes preventive health accessible, personal, and actionable. Our core mission is NCD prevention, addressing diseases like Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and chronic lung conditions that are overwhelming India's healthcare systems. We've already reached 19 million people by 2024. With strong momentum, we are on track to reach 50 million in the next 3–5 years, proving that prevention can be both scalable and sustainable. For more information on our programs, please log on to About The Global Centre for Healthy Workplaces: The Global Centre for Healthy Workplaces (GCHW) champions a unified global response to workplace health, recognising that 'Good Health is Good Business.' Since its founding in 2012, GCHW has been at the forefront of promoting healthier, more productive working environments through shared learning, recognition, and the replication of best practices. Its mission is to support employers and employees of all sizes and sectors in achieving sustainable and equitable health outcomes. Over the past decade, GCHW has hosted 12 Global Summits across nine countries, conducted regional seminars and international roundtables, and overseen the prestigious Global Healthy Workplace Awards. With over 370 award applications from six continents and 25 companies achieving global certification, GCHW continues to lead efforts in driving innovation, resilience, and collaboration in workplace wellbeing worldwide. For more information, please visit Logo: View original content:
