An Initiative by

Emergent Ventures International & The Financial Express

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Climate Change: A Business Call

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Climate Change Innovations

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FE- EVI Green Business Survey

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Previous Years’ Highlights

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FE-EVI: Green Business Survey 2010-11

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About EVI and FE

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Contact
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Climate Change: A Business Call

Government is formulating policies to mitigate climate change

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Measures like Performance Achieve and Trade mechanism to foster energy
efficiency in more than 700 industrial units; and Renewable Purchase
Obligation to mandate use of renewable energy, are being rolled out in India .
Financial investors are evaluating
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sustainability indicators
US based Exim bank deferred financing to a 1320 MW thermal project in India
due to it's high levels of carbon emissions. Financing is being carried out only
after supplementing the project with 900MW of renewable power.
Carbon emission mitigation norms being rolled out in complete supply
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chain
Walmart to double its purchase of locally sourced products in the U.S. to reach
9% by 2015.
P&G to replace 25% of petroleum-derived raw materials with sustainably
sourced, renewable materials.
Climate Change Innovations

Innovations in climate change mitigation are powerful engines for economic

growth and have the potential to create new industry opportunities

Google has invested $ 2 Billion for 20 million new employment

sub sea power transmission cable opportunities can be created
in US. Is Google just anticipating a world wide between now and
breakthrough in offshore power 2020 in low-carbon energy industries
generation OR has it already been done? across nine leading economies.

The FE-EVI report on green business innovation to felicitate businesses

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that are converting climate change risk into sustainable-development-
oriented opportunity.
Sectors included for innovations are energy efficiency, clean technology
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and waste management.
Each innovation to be selected after careful screening by FE-EVI and an
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independent jury.
FE-EVI Green Business Survey

FE-EVI Green Business Survey is a platform, by Emergent Ventures

International (EVI) and The Financial Express (FE), for Indian businesses to
tackle climate change and sustainability issues

Measuring Progress
Measures the progress of
companies on Climate Change
and Sustainability issues

Benchmarking Tracking Industry Outlook

Initiatives of the Indian FE-EVI Sector-wise outlook of
Business vis-à-vis best Green Business companies on climate change
practices being followed by Survey and sustainability issues
global industry
Previous Years’ Highlights : 2008-10
Respondent Highlights

Green Business Survey 2008-09 Green Business Survey 2009-10

285 Companies responded on awareness of Explicit coverage of 9 most energy intensive

Climate Change sectors on actions performed

Services
Pharma

Automotives
Metals &
Power Utilities Oil & Gas
9% Mining
Real Estate 9%
8%
10%
Oil, Gas & Mining
7%
Chemicals &
Steel Cement
BFSI
12% Fertilizers
7%
Chemicals & Fertilisers
12%
6%
20% Information
Metals & Cement Banking Paper & Pulp
Power Technology

Manufacturing
What Previous Surveys Say
Companies said that major risks arising from
climate change for Indian businesses are
operational and physical. Relatively very few
perceive regulatory risk in near future in India
- However two years later energy intensive
sectors are face to face with an energy cap and
trade Mechanism (PAT).
Business is aware of climate change issues
Companies are looking for low carbon
business avenues
- An Indian Paper and Pulp major is looking to
support 50% of its energy requirement from
renewable sources.
Companies contemplating strategies for
climate change mitigation
Green Business Surveys: 2008-10

Clockwise from Left Top:

Picture 1 (L-R) : Dr. R.K. Pachauri, Mr. R.S. Sharma, Dr. Farooq Abdullah. Mr. Vinod Kala
Picture 2: Award winners in 2009-10
Picture 3: Dr. Farooq Abdullah , Minister of New and Renewable Energy
Picture 4 (L-R): Mr. Vinod Kala, Mr. N.P. Singh, Dr. R.K. Pachauri
FE-EVI: Green Business Survey 2010-11
Theme: 2010-2011

To Measure the Real Impact of

actions taken by Indian Businesses
in Climate Change and
Sustainability matters

Spotlight
Spotlight Spotlight Innovations in Climate
Spotlight Change Mitigation

Spotlight
Spotlight
Survey Framework: 2010-11

Companies with minimum sales turnover of 1000 crores.

Companies across 60 sectors to be evaluated

Ranking based upon real impact and direction of actions

(Ranking system developed in coordination with international
research agencies)

An independent jury (comprising of thought leaders,

Govt. representatives, NGOs) will provide guidance in
arriving at the rankings

Intensive research to compare initiatives of Indian

companies with that of global companies
Survey Audience

Government
Investors
Agencies

Directors and CXOs of top

500 companies of India

Environmental Non-Profit
Groups Organizations
Event Highlights

Launch event to be hosted on 5th June 2011 (World Environment Day)

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Invitee list includes CEO/MDs, Sustainability Heads, Business Heads of

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top 500 Indian companies

Panel discussion and award presentation
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Distribution of printed copies to top Indian corporates

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About EVI and FE

Emergent Ventures (EVI) is a leading climate change advisory firm. EVI recognizes that a low carbon
economy is inevitable and companies must prepare to compete in this new environment. EVI helps
companies uncover efficiencies, optimize revenue streams using environmental markets and identify
potential risks and opportunities – all with a view to maximize returns. Playing the role of a strategic
climate change partner , EVI helps identify, develop and manage profitable business models that enhance
renewable energy, clean technologies and promote sustainable development.

www.emergent-ventures.com

Established in 1961, The Financial Express (FE) is an insightful business daily that offers comprehensive coverage of
economic policy, business developments and market trends. With editions in Delhi, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Mumbai,
Pune, Kolkata, Kochi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad. The Financial Express has essayed a leadership
role in raising issues pertinent to industry and business. The publication takes great pride in playing the role of a
facilitator and encouraging debate and discussion amongst its various stakeholder communities in order to drive
change.

www.financialexpress.com
 Contact
fe-evisurvey@emergent-ventures.com

Emergent Ventures International, 5th Floor, Universal Trade Tower, Sector 49, Gurgaon-122001,
Haryana, India.
Tel: +91-124 4353100,
Website: www.emergent-ventures.com

The Financial Express, The Indian Express Limited, Express Building, 9&10, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg
New Delhi -110002, India, Tel: +91-11-23702100-07, Fax: +91-11-23702044,
Website: www.financialexpress.com