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 DEI rollback if the trend towards reducing efforts in other ESG areas continues
Supreme Court Issues Notice to 8 Ministries for “Working in Silos” on Climate Change
The Supreme Court of India has directed eight central ministries to address a petition by 8-year-old Riddhima Pandey, expressing concern over carbon emissions and their environmental impact.
Carbon Emission Policies Driving Carbon Accounting Software Market: Report
The carbon accounting software market is growing as enterprises focus on measuring, managing, and reducing carbon emissions for net-zero emissions and financial opportunities
UltraTech Boosts Sustainable Transport with Inland Waterways
UltraTech is the first Indian cement company to transport gypsum at scale via National Waterway 1, the Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hooghly river system.
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 billion tonnes of CO2 emissions between 2020 and 2030
Diageo India Details Positive drinking, Inclusion, Diversity, and Sustainability in New ESG Report
Diageo India’s ESG Reporting Index 2024 showcases the company’s progress in its “Spirit of Progress” ESG action plan, focusing on positive drinking, inclusion, diversity, and sustainability
Vivriti Capital Secures $25 Million from ADB for Climate Finance
Vivriti Capital will use atleast 30 percent of the funds for EV financing, including charging stations and battery swapping stations.
India Working on International Cooperation to Empower Global South
India is prioritizing international cooperation and is assessing its financial requirements at COP29 to set quantifiable goals.
Green Pathways for the Steel Industry
A report presents a comprehensive plan for India’s steel industry to decarbonize, addressing various aspects of carbon emissions
India Launches SOP for Green Tug Transition Program
The Green Tug Transition Program is a pivotal initiative towards realizing our vision of a sustainable and green maritime sector in India
India to Establish Domestic Carbon Market Regulations
Indian corporations are actively participating in the development of the carbon market as their global assets are expected to demand cleaner products
Hindustan Zinc Launches Asia’s First Low Carbon Green Zinc
The company said that it produces less than one tonne of carbon emissions per tonne of green zinc to be targeted at the automotive sector
CEO-led Climate Alliance Appoints Sumant Sinha to Lead Global Climate Action
The CEO-led Climate Alliance represents $4 T in revenues and 5.2 GT of carbon emissions, equivalent to 10 percent of global emissions
JSW to Invest $1 Billion for Net Neutrality
JSW aims to reduce emissions per tonne of steel produced to 1.95 by 2030; and achieve net neutrality by 2050
Emissions reduction: Ambition Vz reality
India’s carbon emissions are expected to rise due to increased industrial use of fossil fuels, necessitating a bottom-up approach
India’s Port Sector must Decarbonize Operations Value Chain
India’s port sector is leading global efforts towards cleaner and greener energy solutions due to its focus on decarbonization
Four G20 Countries will have Positive Ecological Footprint by 2050
The University of Sheffield research predicts that barring four, the UK and G20 countries will have a negative ecological footprint by 2050
CCUS will not Play a Major Role in Steel Decarbonization
A recent report indicates that CCUS, despite its support at COP28, is unlikely to significantly contribute to steel decarbonization
How will Climate Change Affect Annual Economics?
By 2049, the economic cost of climate change to human income is projected to be approximately $38 trillion annually
Sentra Joins SAIL’s Carbon Emissions Journey
SAIL is implementing a 3-pronged strategy to reduce carbon emissions, including increasing scrap usage, using RE, and utilizing natural fuels
6,000 Starbucks Locations are Green Stores
The greener stores demonstrate Starbucks’ commitment to sustainability and environmental impact including waste diversion
Will the 17th LS Election Emit Less Carbon Footprint?
The CEC has initiated green initiatives, but no political party has pledged to reduce their carbon footprint during their campaigns
Siemens Launches Sustainability Product Label
The sustainability product label will help Siemens to achieve a net zero-carbon footprint in its global production facilities by 2030
How has the Renewable Energy Sector Metamorphosed in India?
By 2030, each state must meet 43.3% of its power demand from renewable energy; grid infrastructure availability and compliance are the key
New Platform to reduce Sustainability Disclosures Gap between Private and Public Enterprises
Launched amid global demand for sustainability reporting, the platform offers investors insights into private company sustainability practices
Richest 1 percent Plundering the Planet
The richest 1 percent of the global population produced twice as much carbon pollution as the five billion people
COP28: The Dilemma of Demand Vs Environment
I believe that logical and practical decisions made by countries may differ from the promises made at COP28
India to comply with CBAM during the transition phase
As India plans its own carbon tax, it is likely to accept the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
GHIAL Bags L 4 Transition Accreditation for Carbon Management
GHIAL has achieved level 4 transition accreditation for carbon management signifying its alignment with global climate action goals
Boosting Circular Economy in the Construction Industry
Cemex UAE and Star Cement Partner have partnered to boost the circular economy in the construction industry; aiming to recycle concrete waste
Act NOW
The recently concluded G20 meet elaborately touches upon the criticality of the energy transition, circularity, climate financing, the need to battle plastic pollution, technology adoption and gender equality.
GoI Approves Rs 3,760 crore VGF for BESS projects
The centre on Wednesday announced Rs 3,760 crore viability gap (VGF) funding to boost infrastructure for battery energy storage systems (BESS) projects in India
Sinopec Launches 10,000 Ton Green Hydrogen Project
The Sinopec Xinjiang Kuqa Green Hydrogen Project is a pilot project and is expected to produce 20,000 tons of green hydrogen annually, at full capacity
LG Chem Obtains Product Carbon Footprint Calculation Method Certification
LG Chem has received certification for its Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) calculation method from the global testing organization TUV Rheinland. The move is in response to the growing demand for low-carbon products from global customers and pertinent certification information. PCF is the value of carbon emissions generated in the entire process of product production, including
5 key principles of new global steel climate standards
In a bid to advance climate strategy, advocate carbon emissions, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with the Paris Climate Agreement’s 1.5-degree Celsius scenario by 2050, the Global Steel Climate Council (GSCC) has established Global Steel Climate Standards (GSCS). The standards are based on the principles of reducing global steel industry GHG emissions, establishing
AIIMS joins the sustainable bandwagon with solar rooftop
The AIIMS Delhi, one of India’s leading healthcare has taken the step towards its sustainable journey. As one of the steps, a 9 KW rooftop solar solution was installed on the AIIMS Director’s Bungalow.
Wipro cloud customers can now monitor carbon footprint
Thousands of Wipro cloud computing customers will now be able to reduce energy usage and also monitor their carbon footprint. One of India’s ten largest ITeS companies, Wipro will leverage its partnership with enterprise data storage solutions company, Pure Storage, for sustainable data centre technology. Wipro cloud customers will have access to Pure Storage’s Pure1
GCF, CPF partner for sustainable forests
As the world works to reverse/restrict the harmful impact of deforestation, the Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF) has signed a new collaboration partnership. The Green Climate Fund (GCF), one of the world’s largest providers of forest finance, has joined the CPF in a bid to end deforestation and ensure the sustainable management of forests and
Dusting the impact of climate change on Mumbai
Three dust storms in a span of 30 days Unseasonal rains Destruction of seasonal crops Dust particles in the air Rising cases of viral fever Blatant tree felling Unplanned urban infrastructure Unprecedented heat in February Readers, you can add to the list. The impact of climate change has just raised its ugly fang in the
