Chitkara University ANI | Updated: Apr 24, 2021 16:15 IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], April 24 (ANI/NewsVoir): Chitkara University from Punjab has been ranked among the top 10 Indian universities in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) IMPACT Rankings - 2021 for achieving the individual Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The worldwide ranking of THE IMPACT rankings placed Chitkara University in the coveted rank slab of 401-600 in the list that witnessed 1,115 institutions from 94 countries.
Additionally, Chitkara University has also been ranked among the Top 100 globally in the Affordable and Clean Energy category of the SDG. The university also excelled in the Partnership for the Goals category of SDGs by attaining an impressive 301+ ranking among the 1154 participating institutions. The university achieved an impressive worldwide ranking in the THE IMPACT ranking, owing to its institution-wide fulfilment and adherence to
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By SM Moshiur Rahman,
In support of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goal 13, IMO set up an initial strategy to reduce CO2 emissions from shipping by 70% by 2050. To comply this requirement, a lot of research is going on at various university and industry levels.
The main source of CO2 production from shipping is the result of fossil fuel combustion which contains the hydrocarbon chain. So, we must look for carbon-free fuel or alternative power for ship propulsion.
The following alternatives can be considered:
Nuclear power: This can be used to produce steam in the nuclear boiler which will operate a turbine to run the ship’s propulsion and power. But it has the possibility of tremendous environmental impact in case this nuclear reactor fails.
Author of the article: The Whig-Standard
Publishing date: Apr 23, 2021 • 2 hours ago • 3 minute read
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KINGSTON Queen’s University has gained the top ranking among Canadian universities and placed fifth in global university rankings for its commitment to sustainability, according to Times Higher Education’s (THE) 2021 University Impact Rankings.
The rankings measure the environmental, social and economic contributions towards meeting the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals within and beyond their local communities.
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Brewin Dolphin reacts to demand with sustainable MPS
By Tom Higgins 22
nd April 2021 4:05 pm
Investment management firm Brewin Dolphin has today announced the launch of Sustainable Managed Portfolio Service (Sustainable MPS) for IFAs.
The announcement, which coincides with Earth Day, is in response to the “evolving needs” of clients.
Its chief executive Robin Beer said: “Sustainable MPS meets the needs of IFAs’ clients that want more – by excluding harmful sectors and by investing in sustainable funds and companies which contribute positively to society and the environment.”
The Sustainable MPS will launch with five model portfolios that are designed by the firm to maximise returns from income and capital growth from a portfolio of funds.