Kenya: A Success Story in the Transition to Renewable Energy
In this second part, Peter Waihenya talks about how Kenya is setting a benchmark in renewable energy capacity addition for the African continent.
Shell, Equinor, TotalEnergies to Invest $714m for Carbon Storage Expansion
Shell, Equinor and TotalEnergies said that they will invest $713.66 million into expanding their flagship carbon storage project in western Norway.
Defence and Aerospace may see up to $119 B from ESG Funds
ESG funds in Europe could drive as much as $119 billion in flows into the defence and aerospace sectors, according to a note by Morgan Stanley analysts
Govt Asked to Include Heatwaves in List of Disasters
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs has suggested that the Centre should include “new and emerging” disasters, such as heatwaves, in its disaster management plans
The Green Energy Revolution: Africa’s Path to Climate Resilience and Sustainable Development
This is the first part of a two-part series where Peter Waihenya of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority of Kenya speaks about the criticality of climate resilience.
Adani Transmission to Power Gujarat’s Green Hydrogen Manufacturing
Adani Energy has won a power transmission project in Gujarat, to supply green electrons for manufacturing green hydrogen and green ammonia at Mundra in Gujarat.
The Yamuna is almost dead but gets a cruise in Delhi
Gupta and Saxena had announced on March 12 that Delhiites will soon be able to enjoy cruises on the Yamuna river as the Delhi government and the Centre signed an MoU to develop water tourism on a 4-km stretch
Does sustainability actually pay?
The study found that 37 per cent of respondents indicate sustainability is deeply integrated into the core of their organizations.
The Role of Green Buildings in Achieving India’s Net-Zero Targets
With a registered Green Building footprint of 13.14 billion sq. ft, and with over 15,290 projects adopting IGBC’s 32 rating systems, the Green Building movement in India has been advancing at a rapid pace.
Here’s how the EU Plans to Decarbonize its Automotive Industry
The EU has drafted an action plan besides the Decarbonize Corporate Fleets Communication to promote green fleet practices
US “rejects and denounces” UN SDGs
The move by the US comes as the UN has estimated a US $4 trillion financing gap to achieve the SDGs
Kerala’s CSR and Sustainability Leap
12 organizations across the start-up, mid-size and large enterprises bagged CSR and sustainability awards for outstanding initiatives and the social impact
Power Struggle: Overcoming Nigeria’s Evacuation, Distribution Hurdles
Overcoming challenges in energy evacuation and distribution in Nigeria will pave the path to ensuring reliable power in the country.
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 the Electric Power Sector Reform Act of 2005
China’s Mineral Limits Cast Shadow Over Global Renewable Energy Supply Chains
Exiger’s research finds that the defence, renewable energy, electronics, and manufacturing sectors are particularly vulnerable to supply delays, material shortages, price increases, and supply bottlenecks.
Target Faces Investor Lawsuit
In the bustling world of retail, Target Corporation, a household name, found itself at the center of a legal storm.
Corruption Grip, the Dirty Secret of Climate Change
According to the report, corruption is making the climate crisis worse at a time when global temperatures are breaking records and extreme weather events are occurring
Coca-Cola Faisalabad Goes Green with JA Solar’s DeepBlue 4.0 Pro
Coca-Cola’s bottling facility in Faisalabad has switched on a new 2.5 MW solar power project with high-performance DeepBlue 4.0 Pro modules from JA Solar.
Budget 2025: Nuclear energy back in focus
From my perspective within the ESG, sustainability, and climate space, the Budget 2025 fell short of my expectations
Code RED for the planet: 2025 begins with a cascade of disasters
The current climate trajectory demands immediate and concerted action to save the planet.
Sustainable India@2030: Key Takeaways from the First Multi-Sector CSO Meet
The inaugural multi-sector Chief Sustainability Officers (CSO) meet, themed Sustainable India@2030 hosted by WriteCanvas, brought together a diverse group of sustainability and ESG professionals for a thought-provoking discussion.
Sustainable India@2030
Sustainable India@2030 is a platform where industry leaders, academia, and policymakers could truly engage in an open and honest dialogue.
Green Horizons: WriteCanvas’s 2024 and Beyond
For WriteCanvas, we retained an upward trajectory throughout the year.
China Leaps, West Stalls in Clean Energy: S&P Energy Outlook
High degree of uncertainty, resilient fossil fuel markets, AI and data centres energy consumption going up are some of the key findings of S&P Global Commodity Insights’ 2025 Energy Outlook.
Climate Adaptation: Time to pull up our collective national socks!
India needs international capital of $10-20 billion annually which needs to go into climate adaptation efforts to sustain socio-economic transformation.
Coca-Cola refocuses on water, packaging and emissions reduction
As part of its ongoing sustainability effort, the global giant Coca-Cola announced updated voluntary environmental goals for 2035.
Discovering the new and sustainable Kenya
This was my second visit in the recent past to Nairobi, Kenya, after a six-year hiatus. The city has undergone a remarkable transformation.
LG Energy Solution, GM to Develop Prismatic Battery Cells for EVs
Under this new definitive agreement, the companies will jointly develop prismatic battery cell technology and affiliated chemistries.
CII unveils 2nd National Circular Economy Framework
The Confederation of India Industries unveiled its second National Circular Economy Framework during the 9th International Conference on Waste to Worth
The world’s eyes turn to Riyadh as COP16 kicks off
Global dignitaries, policymakers, scientists, and NGOs will engage in intense discussions as part of the ‘critical’ UN meeting to restore land at the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16)
BioE3 is a rising star in India’s economic constellation
The recently launched BioE3 has fuelled the sectors growth.
Green signal for two hydro-electric projects of 426 MW in Arunachal Pradesh
The Cabinet has approved two hydro-electric power projects worth Rs. 3689 crore investments in Arunachal Pradesh.
Curtains drawn at COP29: The Planet’s Future Still Hangs in Balance
In one word, COP29 crushed the hopes of a world that was looking for climate action acceleration.
COP29: Mission Accomplished?
The Baku Finance Goal (BFG) has set a new commitment of $1.3tn of climate finance to the developing world each year.
India Pushes for Equitable Climate Action
Though India met its 2015 emission reduction targets, it still faces significant challenges in balancing economic growth with climate action.
CSR vs. ESG: Not Identical Twins
There is a common misperception that achieving CSR or Corporate Social Responsibility means achieving ESG objectives.
ISA Aims to Unlock $1 Trillion in Solar Investments by 2030
ISA is focusing on green hydrogen partnerships, conducting readiness assessments in Egypt, Morocco, Namibia, and Egypt, and supporting the ISA with three years of content
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
Has Green Hydrogen Reached Crossroads?
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Hydrogen initiative aims to reduce the cost of green hydrogen to $1 per kg within the next decade.
Climate Disaster: UNEP Report Warns of 3°C Warming
A new UNEP report warns nations to significantly increase emissions reduction targets to avoid catastrophic global warming.
Sustainable Investing Gaining Traction In the Financial Markets
Sustainable investing has surged with ESG-focused funds and assets under management, indicating a growing demand for ethical investment options.
