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News18
3 days ago
- Business
- News18
How Brands Are Acting on Plastic and Sustainability This World Environment Day
Last Updated: Indian businesses are stepping up their game this World Environment Day by reducing plastic use, slashing carbon emissions, and championing circularity. As the world unites under the 2025 World Environment Day theme of #BeatPlasticPollution, India Inc. is responding with urgency and innovation. From global fast-food giants to e-commerce powerhouses and sporting goods retailers, a common thread ties them all together: sustainability is no longer a side note, it's at the heart of business transformation. 'At KFC India, sustainability is always on our bucket list," the brand states with confidence. With a legacy dating back to 1995, KFC has transitioned to 100% responsibly sourced packaging. In the past year alone, the brand has eliminated 3500 MT of plastic and converted 80% of its packaging to recyclable and compostable formats. KFC's efforts extend beyond packaging. Their restaurant designs align with global green standards and feature 11 'Green Building Must Haves." In a landmark achievement, two of its restaurants have been awarded by the Indian Green Building Council: Bhawarkua, Indore (Gold rating) and Rayya, Punjab (Platinum rating) — the latter being the highest possible certification. From maximizing natural daylight to implementing water-saving fixtures and energy-efficient systems, KFC is cooking up a greener QSR future. Pure Storage: Slimmer Systems, Lighter Footprint 'Sustainability is integral to our innovation strategy," says Ramanujam Komanduri, Country Manager, Pure Storage India. By engineering storage solutions that consume up to 85% less energy and 77% less space than legacy systems, Pure Storage is significantly reducing data center footprints. Their Evergreen model—which extends hardware life via modular upgrades—also cuts down e-waste. This World Environment Day, the company is doubling down on reducing reliance on plastic-intensive components and championing energy efficiency. Flipkart is embracing a low-carbon, circular economy model. Since 2021, it has reduced packaging weight, transitioned away from single-use plastics, and now sources recycled materials for cartons. With a fleet of over 13,000 EVs and green warehouses aligned with IGBC standards, Flipkart is driving toward a cleaner last mile. Their innovations include replacing bubble wrap with shredded waste, enabling the reuse of 6 million cartons monthly, and slashing plastic mailer content from 40% in 2021 to 7-8% in 2025. More than 26,000 tons of paper have been diverted from landfills, and biofuel use has dropped by over 30%. 'Sustainability is embedded in how we build, operate, and grow," notes Nishant Gupta, Head of Sustainability. Decathlon: The Future of Sports is Circular Decathlon India is pioneering circular retail. 'We are rethinking how sport is consumed in a world that demands more responsible choices," says Annie George, Leader, Sustainable Development. The brand aims to triple its circular business impact by 2027 by keeping over 300,000 products in use and out of landfills. Their new initiative, Second Life Bazaar, launched on World Environment Day, empowers customers to repair, reuse, or trade sports gear, thereby cultivating a culture of conscious consumption. Whether it's refurbishing a bicycle or reusing a tennis racket, every action helps build a future rooted in longevity and access. Green Goals, Real Results These brands are not just making sustainability pledges—they're delivering measurable outcomes. As the world focuses on beating plastic pollution, these industry leaders are proving that bold environmental action is good for the planet and business. From compostable containers to electric fleets and circular commerce, India's corporate sector is taking decisive steps towards a sustainable future. First Published: June 05, 2025, 07:33 IST
New Indian Express
20-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Pirated NCERT textbooks worth Rs 2.4 crore seized in Delhi
NEW DELHI: The Delhi police have arrested three people — including a father-son duo — for allegedly procuring and selling pirated NCERT textbooks in the Capital and recovered more than 1.7 lakh such books worth over a whopping Rs 2.4 crore from their possession. The arrested accused have been identified as Prashant Gupta (48) & his son Nishant Gupta (26) — both from Vivek Vihar — and Arvind Kumar, a resident of Haryana's Sonipat. Prashant and Nishant reportedly ran a shop, Anupam Sales, where police found a large stock of pirated educational books being sold as NCERT material. The racket was unearthed following a tip-off on May 16 regarding the sale of pirated NCERT books from a shop on Mandoli Road, DCP (Shahdara) Prashant Gautam stated. As many as 27 pirated social science textbooks for Class 12 were recovered during a raid at the shop. The books bore forged NCERT emblems and counterfeit signatures. A case was registered, and the father-son duo were taken into custody for interrogation, during which they revealed that they had been these books from a store in Hiranki. A raid conducted at the site there owned by Arvind subsequently led to the seizure of around 1.6 lakh books valued at Rs 2.4 crore. A probe is on. Father-son among 3 held The accused have been identified as Prashant Gupta (48) & his son Nishant Gupta (26) — both from Vivek Vihar — and Arvind Kumar, a resident of Haryana's Sonipat. The racket was unearthed following a tip-off on May 16.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Time of India
Delhi father-son duo held in Rs 2.4 crore NCERT piracy racket, over 1.7 lakh fake books seized
Delhi Police arrested a father and son for allegedly running a counterfeit NCERT textbook racket worth over Rs 2.4 crore. NEW DELHI: A father-son duo were arrested by Delhi Police for running a major piracy racket involving counterfeit NCERT textbooks worth over Rs 2.4 crore. More than 1.7 lakh pirated books were recovered during raids at multiple locations. According to police, information was received on May 16 about the illegal sale of fake NCERT books at a shop on Mandoli Road, Shahdara. Acting on the tip-off, a police team raided the shop and caught the accused, Prashant Gupta (48) and his son Nishant Gupta (26), red-handed, said DCP (Shahdara) Prashant Priya Gautam. The police team, accompanied by NCERT officials, found the shop was selling pirated Class 12 Social Science textbooks bearing forged signatures and price tags. The duo confessed they sourced the books from a godown in Hiranki near Alipur, DCP (Shahdara) Prashant Gautam said. A follow-up raid at the Hiranki warehouse led to the recovery of over 1.6 lakh pirated books, confirmed to be counterfeit by NCERT officials. A case was registered under Section 318 (cheating) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Sections 63/65 of the Copyright Act. Police said Gupta ran the business for 25 years and his son joined him five years ago. Further investigation is underway.
Indian Express
19-05-2025
- Indian Express
Counterfeit NCERT Class 12 books worth Rs 2.4 crore seized, 3 held
In a major crackdown, the Shahdara district police seized counterfeit NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training) textbooks worth Rs 2.4 crore from the M S Park area, said police. Three persons have been arrested in this connection. Following a tip-off, a joint team led by the police and NCERT officials arrived at Mandoli Road Friday before proceeding to a shop owned by Prashant Gupta (48) and his son Nishant Gupta (26), police said. They were present at the shop along with five or six labourers aiding in the illegal activity, police added. During the raid, 27 counterfeit NCERT Social Science textbooks for Class 12 were recovered. The books, inspected on the spot by NCERT officials, were found to be unauthorised reproductions bearing forged signatures, falsely indicating legitimacy, said police. 'The materials had been altered to closely mimic original NCERT books, including fraudulent price tags and identification codes,' said a police officer. The shopowners were arrested, and during their questioning, it came to light that while Prashant had been running the shop for the last 25 years, Nishant had joined the business five years ago. 'Driven by greed for quick profits, they had started dealing in pirated books. They admitted that they used to purchase counterfeit books from a store in Hiranki near Alipur, and then bring them to their shop from where the books were sold,' said DCP (Shahdara) Prashant Gautam. A raid at the store in Hiranki yielded 1.6 lakh pirated NCERT books, estimated to be worth around Rs 2.4 crore, said police. 'These books were confirmed to be counterfeit by the NCERT team and were subsequently seized. The shop's owner, Arvind Kumar, was arrested,' an officer said. The police said they are looking at the supply chain – from printing presses to end distributors – and exploring potential systemic issues within NCERT itself, such as delayed availability and limited supply of original textbooks. 'These shortcomings may have inadvertently driven the demand for pirated materials,' the officer said. 'The probe also seeks to uncover the involvement of wholesalers, local vendors, and possibly even educational institutions that may be complicit in this illegal trade,' the officer added.
Indian Express
14-05-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
Fire at nursing home in Delhi's Uttam Nagar; no injuries
A fire broke out at a nursing home in the Uttam Nagar area in Delhi Tuesday night, and officials said no one was injured in the incident. The Delhi Fire Services rushed 10 firetrucks to the area, and doused the flames at 9.25 pm. The Delhi Police said they are investigating the cause of the fire at the B M Gupta Hospital. According to the police, the fire originated from the second floor, which housed a hostel for nurses, and a dental facility. It then spread to the third floor, where the hospital's records were kept, said the police. 'The fire occurred in the dental wing of B M Gupta Hospital. The second floor had accommodation for six nurses only, and the ground floor had a chemist shop. The first floor has some offices and the OPD. Around 15-20 patients and 20 staff were present during the incident, who were evacuated immediately,' said Nishant Gupta, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police, Dwarka. In May last year, a massive fire broke out at a neonatal care facility in Shahdara's Vivek Vihar, in which six newborn babies, aged between a day and 25 days, were killed. The fire started after a short circuit led to the bursting of at least five oxygen cylinders. The tiny medical facility had stored at least 27 oxygen cylinders on the ground floor and porch of the hospital. The lack of an emergency exit exacerbated the slow rescue process for officers on the scene. A police probe later revealed that the hospital was supposed to admit only five babies but had admitted 12. The hospital's license had also expired two months before the fire. Additionally, the babies' main caretaker doctors were found to be BAMS degree holders, and were not qualified to treat newborn babies.
