“Net Zero” is the new buzzword. Governments talk about it, companies pledge it, and youth demand it. But how do we actually get there? The honest answer: reduction + offsetting. And in this journey, carbon offset in India is a…
Let’s be honest. We’ve all seen those corporate tree plantation photos. A few people in suits, a couple of saplings, some awkward smiles, and a banner that says “Green Initiative.” Then what happens? The event ends, the saplings wither, and…
The world, it seems, is forever stuck in a tug-of-war between progress and preservation. One side promises the comforts of technology and industrial growth, the other pleads for a balanced existence where our footprints on the planet are light enough…
It was an ordinary day in a not-so-ordinary village, where the fields stretched beyond the horizon, and the air, unburdened by the smoke of industry, smelled of tamarind and neem. This is the kind of place where time moves to…
In the fragile quiet of a Madhya Pradesh dawn, where fields once lay fallow and despairing, there now stands an army of trees. Teak, bamboo, guava, neem. Saplings planted not just into the earth but into the stubborn hearts of…
Let me start with a confession. When I first heard of a plan to plant 20 million trees in West Bengal by 2028, my first thought was: “Bah, who has the stamina for such lofty promises?” Then I took a…
When I was a young man, there was a tree in our village—a grand, ancient peepal under which the world seemed to gather. Weddings were blessed under its shade, arguments settled, and lovers whispered promises. The tree asked for nothing,…
Ever heard someone say, “Doing good is good business”? Well, in today’s world, that line isn’t just corporate jargon; it’s the mantra every company is chanting. Between boardroom PowerPoints and CSR activities, Indian companies are waking up to the fact…
What if the solution to climate change lay not in shiny tech, but in the quiet rustle of leaves? In fields once barren, in saplings nurtured by hands weathered by time? This isn’t just a dream—it’s happening right here in…
Picture this: a boardroom filled with decision-makers, not just discussing profit margins, but strategizing on carbon footprints, community impact, and biodiversity restoration. This isn’t a far-fetched fantasy—it’s the emerging reality of corporate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals. And at…
