CDP India 200 report 2011: accelerating low carbon growth
In the face of climate change adversities, which can be an impediment to the sustainable growth of economy, India can benefit from a low carbon growth trajectory to achieve its objectives for economic development and mitigation of climate change. As one of the largest and fastest growing economies in the world, India is facing increasing international pressure to mitigate its GHG emissions. Transitioning to a low carbon economy presents multiple opportunities to India, including sustainable economic growth, infrastructure development through low carbon technologies, enhanced energy security, green employment opportunities and a leading role in the clean technology sector. This year's report is the fifth annual assessment of climate change disclosures made by India’s 200 largest companies by market capitalization, to investors through CDP.