The story of Renewable Energy Growth in India
Renewable energy adoption is rapidly expanding, with installed capacity increasing from 81,593 MW in 2015…
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France Italy Slovakia called for EU carbon roll-back
Documents show that these countries are pressuring the EU to dilute and simplify CBAM due…
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SEC steps back from defending 2024 climate regulation
Publicly traded companies in the US will no longer need to disclose their climate emissions…
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SEBI mandates green credits disclosure
SEBI updates, which include disclosing green credits both at the entity and the value chain…
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How will the PLI Scheme for Electronics Component Manufacturing Impact Renewables and EVs?
Overall, the new PLI scheme aims to generate Rs. 59,350 crore in investment, Rs. 456,500…
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MoEFCC Used Less Than 1 Percent Funds Allocated for Pollution Control
A shocking Parliamentary panel report has revealed that MoEFCC utilized less than 1% of the…
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India, Singapore Sign LoI for Green Shipping Corridor
The partnership between Singapore and India will be formalized through a memorandum of understanding on…
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ISMA Seeks Protection for Solar Imports
ISMA has urged import duty exemption on capital goods, equipment, and raw materials required for…
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Govt Asked to Include Heatwaves in List of Disasters
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs has suggested that the Centre should include "new…
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EFRAG, CDP Announce Interoperability
Interoperability enhances transparency, efficiency, and transparency for companies, enabling ESRS1 reporters to complete CDP disclosures…
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Standing Committee On Finance Proposes ESG Oversight Body
The Finance Ministry is considering establishing an ESG oversight body to promote sustainable finance and…
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DEI Roll Back Will Not Impact ESG Risk Assessment: Sustainalytics
A new report suggests investors may be concerned about the broader implications of the current…
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SBTi Revising Net-Zero Standard
The new net-zero standard draft aims to accelerate corporate decarbonization by providing a science-based framework…
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India Triples Battery Storage Target to 13,200 MWh Under VGF
India has increased its battery storage target to 13,200 MWh under the VGF scheme, making…
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Brazil Lays Out the Vision for COP30
André Correa do Lago, President of COP30, presented Brazil's vision for the summit, emphasizing resilience…
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NBFCs Seek EV Finance Incentives Like FAME, PLI
the council also proposed a dedicated fund with SIDBI or NABARD to be set up…
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France Considering Lifting ESG Curbs on Defence Sector Lending
Amidst growing support for increased defence spending, France is considering revamping rules and lifting ESG…
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Japan Aligns Sustainability Reporting Standards with IFRS
The new standards will enable companies in Japan to meet global compliances and neighbor expectations…
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All that You Want to Know About the New EU Omnibus
The first ‘Omnibus' package includes simplification in sustainable finance reporting, sustainability due diligence, EU Taxonomy,…
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GoI to Establish National Green Financing Institution
The National Green Finance Institution will help to fast-track the country’s green transition and bridge…
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PCMC to Raise Rs 200 Crore Through Green Bonds
PCMC has launched its Climate Budget Framework, becoming the fifth city globally to adopt such…
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Nigeria’s Power Sector Gets Green Boost with Electricity Act 2023
The Electricity Act 2023 was signed into Law in June 2023; it repealed and replaced…
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SEBI Tightens Regulatory Framework for ERPs
In a new consultation paper, SEBI has invited proposals that cover ERPs following a subscriber-pays…
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Budget 2025: Nuclear energy back in focus
From my perspective within the ESG, sustainability, and climate space, the Budget 2025 fell short…
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MNRE Tightens Quality Control for Solar Panels
The new Solar Systems, Devices, and Components Goods Order, 2025, replaces the 2017 version and…
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What will be the ripple effects of US Prez Trump’s anti-ESG policies?
US President Donald Trump’s latest statements (anti-ESG policies) on climate mitigation and environmental protection is…
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GEAPP, ISA Partner to Drive Clean Energy Transition in India
The GEAPP initiatives bridge financing gaps, enhance institutional capacity, and foster cost-efficient scalable solutions to…
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New MOP Guidelines for Battery Swapping
The main objectives of these guidelines are to promote swapping of batteries as an alternate…
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China Introduces Standards for Corporate Sustainability Disclosure
Launched this month, the Basic Standards for Corporate Sustainability Disclosure aim to guide businesses align…
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SEBI Defers ESG Disclosure Deadline for Value Chain Partners to FY26
SEBI has extended the ESG disclosure deadline for value chain partners of listed companies to…
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India’s Solar Equipment Manufacturing Capacity to Rise by FY2027-28
India's solar equipment manufacturing capacity is projected to grow in the next 2-3 years, with…
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India Releases Taxonomy of Green Steel
The taxonomy of green steel grades steel's greenness based on emission intensity, with five-star steel…
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MGNREGS Major Contributor to NbS Employement: UNCCD
UNEP estimates that only 1.8% of global employment is contributed by NbS, with 95% of…
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What does the Draft NESRS have in Store for Non-EU Parent Companies in Sustainability Reporting Standards?
The draft NESRS addresses sustainability topics such as climate change, pollution, water resources, biodiversity, circular…
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GRIHA Launches Infrastructure Rating for Highways & Ports
As per GRIHA, offering standardized frameworks for evaluating and improving infrastructure performance, both ratings seek…
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Impacted by Climate Change, Financial System Requires Regulatory Oversight: RBI
M Rajeshwar Rao, Deputy Governor, RBI has asserted that the central bank has taken proactive…
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Why did Walmart Derail its DEI Policy?
Walmart has retracted its support for an equity racial center established in 2020 and has…
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1000 Enterprises Incorporated ISSB Standards: Report
Last fiscal, more than 1,000 businesses incorporated and 30 jurisdictions are nearing incorporating the ISSB…
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ISO Announces ISO ESG Implementation Principles
ISO has released the principles amid increasing ESG scrutiny and regulations like CSRD, the Modern…
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COP29 Leaders Discuss Benefits of International Carbon Market Standards
Three COP 29 leaders emulate how International Carbon Market Standards and the actual implementation will…
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India’s Climate Policies Can Reduce 4 Billion Tons of CO2 emissions
India's current climate policies on the power, transportation, and residential sectors can reduce about 4…
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Four Highlights of the World Solar Market Report
The World Solar Market Report shows global solar capacity increasing from 1.22 GW in 2000…
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RPF Updates SOP to Protect Vulnerable Children
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has updated standard operating procedure (SOP) to protect vulnerable children…
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Global Biofuels Alliance to Establish Secretariat in India
The Global Biofuels Alliance will benefit from legal standing and privileges in India by signing…
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RBI to Establish Data Repository for Climate Change Risk
RBI is establishing a data repository named Reserve Bank – Climate Risk Information System (RB-CRIS)…
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Green Pathways for the Steel Industry
A report presents a comprehensive plan for India's steel industry to decarbonize, addressing various aspects…
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The Importance of ESG Framework and Integration into Business
Two GoI officials recently underscored the importance to integrate ESG into business practices and the…
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Indian Railways Outlines Net Zero Journey
The Indian Railways Board aims to achieve net zero status by primarily utilizing renewable energy…
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India Charts Green Energy Strategy at US-India Bilateral Meet
India emphasized the importance of green energy and green hydrogen to decarbonize industries and fuel…
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New BioE3 Policy to fuel Biomanufacturing
The "BioE3 Policy aims to foster innovation-driven research and development, and entrepreneurship in various thematic…
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India Launches Bharat ZET Policy Advisory
Each ZET policy intervention identifies a nodal agency responsible for implementation, a list of key…
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