Introduction

Climate change is an ongoing evolution that can only be understood and well-implemented with active participation. Sustainability, environmental awareness, renewable resource management, etc plays a vital role in sustaining our lifestyle. With global carbon emissions rising to an unacceptable range, it is essential to move towards net zero targets.

One of the most industrialised states in the nation is Karnataka, which has made notable progress in boosting high-tech industries in important fields including Information Technology, Engineering, Automobile, Infrastructure, Pharma and many more cutting-edge industrial units. The state has sector-specific Special Economic Zones (SEZs) for key industries and OEMs.

The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) envisions industries, service sector businesses, and governmental entities being evaluated based on environmental performance as well as resource consumption and efficiency parameters given the state’s significant contribution to India’s industrial economy. This will create an atmosphere for environmental management where businesses can voluntarily enhance their environmental performance, establish more ambitious improvement targets, and get rewarded for superior outcomes.