Industry and Environment- CSE

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CSE's Industry and Environment Unit addresses an array of environmental issues related to Indian industries. It conducts research and advocacy on the impact of industrial pollution and provides training in related issues

State of India’s Environment: 6th Citizen's report

Rich Lands, Poor People: Is Sustainable Mining Possible

New publication
Rich Lands, Poor People: Is Sustainable Mining Possible?
Outlines the immense challenges facing the mining sector in India: how to ensure ecological security together with inclusive development. Includes detailed maps, data tables and in-depth case studies of mineral-rich states

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In-depth mining

ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA)

environment impact assessmemnt

CSE has initiated a series of training programmes for different stakeholders (NGOs, state regulators, etc). A tool like EIA is crucial at a time when the country is in the throes of rapid industrialisation. The objective of the training is to understand the environment clearance process, interpret EIA and play a more proactive role.

Learn more about the EIA process and the training programmes>>

EIA workshop for Bangladesh ministry of environment & forest

CEMENT INDUSTRY RATED

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The cement industry is a darling of the stock market, and the country's second-largest taxpayer. The industry poses many environmental challenges from mining to waste disposal. It also has the opportunity to address these challenges without hurting the bottom line.
See how the companies fare.

The cement ratings in-depth>>

Indian industries continue to consume and dump mercury at alarming rates. Worse, regulation compliance compares poorly to those in industrialised countries...

Download mercury map

Industries pay a pitance for the water they use...and waste

Water crisis: Industry's role

Press releases>>

[Dec. 16, 2005]
Cement industry ‘green’ only when it suits its pocket, says CSE rating study

[Sept. 30, 2004]
CSE unveils results of the 2nd Green Rating of the Pulp and paper industry

[Nov. 07, 2003]
On the brink of a disaster: Mercury pollution in India

[Nov. 04, 2003]
Toxic dumping: Destination India

Who is India's worst/best paper maker?

Who is India's worst/best paper maker?

How committed are India's pulp and paper producers towards caring for the environment? CSE's 2nd Green Rating Project picks the winners and losers

Green Rating Project>>

The Green Rating Project (GRP) rates the environment friendliness of industrial units within a selected sector. This not only helps to assess environmental impacts but also encourages environment-friendly practices

Scorecard >>

Chlor-alkali sector
Automobile sector
Plup and paper sector (Phase 1)

Green Leaves Award>>

Green leaves Awards This Award recognises 'good performers' and encourages best practices in environmental management

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Reports content>>

Profiles content

The profiles are packed with in-depth information on the company's environmental performance. 50-60 pages containing information on all issues related to the interface between the cement production process and environment. Benchmarks the company's performance with other companies in the Indian cement sector, as well as with international players, on a range of parameters like workforce productivity, energy consumption and air pollution. For the list of contents and a basic overview of the profiles
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Published resources

Concrete Facts - cement industry rating book cover The cement industry can overcome ecological challenges while improving the bottom line.
Concrete facts details the performance of the rated companies and gives an in-depth analysis of GRP's ratings process

Books>>

Coroporate Environment Inc : A monthly compilation of news clippings

Environmental rating of the Indian caustic-chlorine sector

Contents

Mileage: Environmental rating of Indian automobile sector

Contents

Wasted interests
Why does the Indian paper industry import wastepaper?
[Aug.ust 15, 2004]

By hook, crook or vision
Indian industry must control its inefficient and escalating resource use.
[June 15, 2003]

Caustic-chlorine sector: Under pressure
[Sept. 15, 2002]