Rites, IIT Kanpur Inks MoU

RITES, the transport infrastructure consultancy and engineering firm, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-Kanpur) for mutual assistance and cooperation to strengthen and develop a sustainable future by 'Transforming to Green'.

The umbrella MoU pertains to exploring opportunities in the areas of sustainability, including ESG and carbon-related works like carbon neutrality etc. in sectors such as steel, cement and power among others. The MoU also includes R&D-related works on air quality sensors to align RITES with the vision of MoEFCC and MoHUA to address air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and solid waste management.