CDP India 200 climate change report 2012

As one of the largest and fastest growing economies in the world, India is facing increasingly international pressure to mitigate its GHG emissions. Transitioning to a low carbon economic presents multiple opportunities to India, including: sustainable economic growth, infrastructure development through low carbon technologies, enhanced energy security, green employment opportunities and a leading role in the clean technology sector. In the past few years, India has been a multilateral approach to address various aspects of climate change. The Government of India has enacted schemes aimed at tackling climate change, enhancing energy efficiency and using more renewable energy sources. This report analyzes how leading Indian companies are striving towards a low-carbon future.