What is Sustainable development?

Definition: Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
It posits a desirable future state for human societies in which living conditions and resource-use
meet human needs without undermining the sustainability of natural systems and the environment,
so that future generations may also have their needs met.
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Reliance -
Who and what is to be sustained?
a) Nature:
1. Earth
2. Biodiversity
3. Ecosystems

b) Life Support
1. Ecosystem Services
2. Resources
3. Environment

c) Community
1. Cultures
2. Groups
3. Places
How will it be sustained?
1. Preservation and proper utilization of natural resources.
2. Establishment of social solidarity through open communication between the government and the
people.
3. Equal distribution of wealth, in such a way that poverty is alleviated.
4. Application of the latest trends in technology, giving special considerations to what the society can
provide its members.
5. Constant recognition of people's rights and responsibilities.
What is the government policy for sustainability?
India's spending on green IT and sustainability initiatives will double from $35 billion in 2010 to $70
billion in 2015. In 2012, green IT and sustainability spending in India will total $45 billion, according
to a report by research and advisory firm Gartner
INDIAN ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATIONS (write atleast 5-10)
The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, i974, as amended up to 1988
The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act 1977, as amended by Amendment
Act, 1991
The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, as amended by Amendment Act,
1987
National Forest Policy, 1988
Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
The National Environment Tribunal Act, 1995
The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991
Re-cycled Plastics Manufacture and Usage Rules, 1999
Manufacture, Use, Import, Export and Storage of Hazardous Micro-Organisms
Genetically Engineered Organisms or Cells rules, 1989
Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 1989
Bio-Medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998
Municipal Solid Wastes (Management & Handling) Rules, 2000
Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000
Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation) Rules, 2000
New Biodiversity Bill - 2000
The Prevention and Control of Pollution (Uniform Consent Procedure) Rules, 1999
Selected Policy initiatives taken by the Ministry of Environment and Forests towards sustainable
development
National Environmental Action Plan for Control of Pollution
Urban Pollution
Vehicular Pollution
Environmental Epidemiological Studies
Environmental Management System (EMS)
Uniform Consent Procedure
City Afforestation Programme for Mitigating Pollution
National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP)
Biosafety Protocol
Rules on the management of Lead acid Batteries
Regional Development Strategy based on Carrying Capacity concept
Development of Management Tools for preventing environmental degradation
Establishment of Indian Centre for Promotion of Cleaner Technologies (ICPC)
Water Quality Standards for Sewage
Technology for Sewage Treatment
Water Conservation through recycling
Joint Forest Management
National Forest Action Programme
National Forestry Research Plan



What is ecological footprint?
The impact of a person or community on the environment, expressed as the amount of land
required to sustain their use of natural resources.
The ecological footprint is a measure of human demand on the Earth's ecosystems. It is a
standardized measure of demand for natural capital that may be contrasted with the planet's
ecological capacity to regenerate.[1] It represents the amount of biologically productive land and sea
area necessary to supply the resources a human population consumes, and to assimilate associated
waste. Using this assessment, it is possible to estimate how much of the Earth (or how many planet
Earths) it would take to support humanity if everybody followed a given lifestyle. For 2007,
humanity's total ecological footprint was estimated at 1.5 planet Earths; that is, humanity uses
ecological services 1.5 times as quickly as Earth can renew them.[2] Every year, this number is
recalculated to incorporate the three-year lag due to the time it takes for the UN to collect and
publish statistics and relevant research.
Although the term ecological footprint is widely used and well known,[3] it goes beyond the
metaphor. It represents an accounting system for biocapacity that tracks how much biocapacity
there is, and how much biocapacity people use. Calculation methods have converged thanks to
standards released in 2006 and updated in 2009.[4]

What is the CSR concept and how do companies do it?
Corporate Social Responsibility is the continuing commitment by business to behave ethically and
contribute to economic development while improving the quality of life of the workforce and their
families as well as of the local community and society at large
Or
A concept whereby companies decide voluntarily to contribute to a better society and a cleaner
environment. A concept whereby companies integrate social and environmental concerns in their
business operations and in their interaction with their stakeholders on a voluntary basis.
Companies do CSR activities by
Women Empowerment program
Vaccination camp
Adopt a nearby village
Environmental issues
Use of RTI
Impacting the physical environment in an around the work place or the city
Education of the underprivileged
Societal needs like old age homes, orphanages, palliative care
An outreach based CSR like adopting a village and ensuring its upliftment
Support / employment to the disadvantaged or challenged
Attribution
What are the problems in implementation and why does implementation fail?
Lack of vision
Scale of change
Sub-strategic management
Risk/opportunity roles
Selective Hearing
Maintaining old structure
one word approaches
Uneven approaches
Non participative management
Failure to see CSR as innovation


How are CSR programs evaluated by the companies?
http://www.nec.com/en/global/csr/evaluation/index.html

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Answer on pg 8 and pg 9 (this is very generic)
Why should companies report and how do we improve reporting?
What is environment policy 2006?
The document goes on to highlight the principles underlying the policy that emphasise
The important role of human beings in the sustainable development processes
The non negotiability and incomparable value of environmental resources
Right to development for all
Equity in the use of environmental resources and
The need for the decentralised and multisectoral approach in dealing with environmental
issues.
The objectives of the policy include:
Conservation of critical environmental resources
Intra-generational equity
Livelihood security for the poor
Integration of environmental concerns in economic and social development
Efficiency in environmental resource use
Environmental governance
Enhancement of resources for environmental conservation
The document outlines a range of strategies to meet these objectives that aim at:
Conservation of existing environmental resources through regulatory reforms
Emphasis on education, information, research, capacity building and technological
innovations
Intersectoral collaboration and periodic evaluations of the existing policies.