{"id":27886,"date":"2024-11-06T14:11:40","date_gmt":"2024-11-06T08:41:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tvwnewsindia.com\/?p=27886"},"modified":"2024-11-06T14:11:40","modified_gmt":"2024-11-06T08:41:40","slug":"revolutionizing-esg-dr-mritunjay-chaubey-discusses-the-path-to-a-greener-more-productive-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tvwnewsindia.com\/2024\/11\/06\/revolutionizing-esg-dr-mritunjay-chaubey-discusses-the-path-to-a-greener-more-productive-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Revolutionizing ESG: Dr. Mritunjay Chaubey Discusses the Path to a Greener, More Productive World"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In a recent conversation with <\/span>TVW News India<\/strong>, we had the privilege of speaking with <\/span>Dr. Mritunjay Chaubey<\/strong>, an expert with over 27 years of experience in environmental management across corporates like Pentair, Shell, Unilever, and UPL. Dr. Chaubey shared valuable insights on how companies can effectively reduce their carbon footprint and embrace sustainability. He outlined critical practices such as energy efficiency, the adoption of renewable energy, waste reduction, and fostering a culture of environmental responsibility among employees. Dr. Chaubey also discussed the future of the circular economy, employee well-being, and the evolving role of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices in shaping corporate strategies. His passion for creating a sustainable world and his belief in the power of ESG as a tool for smarter innovation and growth provides a hopeful and inspiring vision for the future of business and the planet.<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u00a0Dr. Chaubey, you have extensive experience in environmental management.\u00a0<\/strong>What sustainable practices do you believe are most crucial for companies to adopt to reduce their carbon footprint effectively?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Based on my past 27-years working experience with corporates like Pentair, Shell, Unilever & UPL, I feel targeting, monitoring & reporting are very important for companies to reduce their carbon footprint effectively. Companies should adopt the following sustainable practices to reduce their carbon footprint:<\/p>\n

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  1. Energy Efficiency & Operational Excellence:<\/strong>Implementing energy-efficient technologies and operational excellence practices, such as LED lighting, energy-efficient systems, and energy management systems, can significantly reduce energy consumption.<\/li>\n
  2. Renewable Energy:<\/strong>Transitioning to renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, hydroelectric power, biomass, geothermal and hydrogen helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels and lower greenhouse gas emissions. Green power purchase agreement also helps company to reduce carbon footprint.<\/li>\n
  3. Waste Reduction and Recycling:<\/strong>Implementing comprehensive waste reduction and recycling programs to minimize landfill waste and promote the reuse of materials.<\/li>\n
  4. Sustainable Product Design:<\/strong>Designing products with life cycle assessment (LCA) in mind, including using recyclable materials, reducing packaging, and creating longer-lasting products.<\/li>\n
  5. Carbon Offsetting:<\/strong>Investing in carbon offset programs, such as reforestation projects to compensate for unavoidable emissions.<\/li>\n
  6. Employee Engagement:<\/strong>Educating and engaging employees in sustainability initiatives to foster a culture of environmental responsibility.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    How do you envision the future of the circular economy, and what steps should companies take to transition from a linear to a circular business model?<\/strong><\/p>\n

    The future of the circular economy envisions a system where products, materials, and resources are kept in use for as long as possible, extracting maximum value before recovery and regeneration. This contrasts sharply with the traditional linear economy, which follows a ‘take, make, dispose’ model. To transition from a linear to a circular business model, companies should take the following steps:<\/p>\n