Waaree Energies Establishes 5.4 GW Solar Cell Gigafactory Facility in Gujarat
The solar cell gigafactory will provide 9,500 direct jobs and around 30,000 indirect employment opportunities, significantly contributing to local economic development
Blackrock CEO Fink Skips Mentioning ESG in Annual Letter
In the Blackrock CEO Larry Fink’s 2025 letter, words like ESG, climate change and sustainability find no mention for the second year in a row
The story of Renewable Energy Growth in India
Renewable energy adoption is rapidly expanding, with installed capacity increasing from 81,593 MW in 2015 to 198,213 MW in 2024, driven by industry-led growth and reduced T&D losses
France Italy Slovakia called for EU carbon roll-back
Documents show that these countries are pressuring the EU to dilute and simplify CBAM due to excessive business complexity.
SEC steps back from defending 2024 climate regulation
Publicly traded companies in the US will no longer need to disclose their climate emissions or risks.
SEBI mandates green credits disclosure
SEBI updates, which include disclosing green credits both at the entity and the value chain level, enhance the transparency, comparability, and reliability of ESG disclosures by Indian companies.
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 crore in output, and create 91,600 new direct and indirect jobs
Grid Dynamics Launches IoT Control Tower for Industrial Data Analytics
The IoT Control Tower enables manufacturers, equipment providers, and energy companies to analyze and act on data from production facilities and equipment fleets using machine learning, generative AI, and agentic AI methods
Servotech Renewable Power System Ltd. Granted Patent for Peak Shaving Technology
The patented peak shaving technology enables intelligent reduction of peak electricity demand, improving energy efficiency and offering cost-saving benefits to users while contributing to grid stability
Airbus Confirms Commitment to Commercially Viable Hydrogen Aircraft
Airbus plans to promote a hydrogen aviation economy and regulatory framework, enabling the widespread adoption of hydrogen-powered flight at scale, beyond aircraft technologies
SC sets benchmark fine of Rs 1 lakh a tree for tree-cutting
The Supreme Court has fined a man Rs 4.54 crore for cutting down 454 trees in the protected Taj Trapezium zone in Uttar Pradesh.
Carbon registry Verra suspends 4 China auditors, including TUV Nord’s China arm
Verra, the global carbon credits registry, has suspended four China-related entities from auditing agriculture and forestry offsetting schemes on its registry.
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 Rs 858 crore allocated for pollution control due to lack of approval
India, Singapore Sign LoI for Green Shipping Corridor
The partnership between Singapore and India will be formalized through a memorandum of understanding on the Singapore-India Green Shipping Corridor
Singapore Scientists use Solar Power to Convert Sludge to Green Hydrogen
Singapore scientists have developed an innovative solar-powered method to transform sewage sludge to green hydrogen for clean energy and single-cell protein for animal feed
IREDA Raises Rs 910 Crore Through Issuance of Tier-II bonds
The IREDA board has approved raising funds through bonds and loans to accelerate renewable energy development and contribute to India’s green energy targets
EID Parry, Boomitra Partner for Sustainable Sugarcane Farming
The partnership aims to promote sustainable sugarcane farming practices, improve soil health, and unlock carbon finance, aligning with India’s climate resilience and agricultural sustainability objectives
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
SECI Awards 4,50,000 Tons Green Hydrogen Capacity
For green hydrogen, the government has set incentives for production at Rs 50 per kg in the first year, Rs 40 in the second year, and Rs 30 in the third year, totaling Rs 5400 crore
EFRAG, CDP Announce Interoperability
Interoperability enhances transparency, efficiency, and transparency for companies, enabling ESRS1 reporters to complete CDP disclosures and preparing them for CSRD reporting requirements
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.
BluSmart Denies Acquisition Talks by Uber
Gurugram-based BluSmart Mobility has refuted media reports suggesting Uber is in the early stages of discussing acquiring the company
RBI to Establish On-Tap Cohort on Climate Change Risks
The RBI Governor has emphasized the role of technology and finance in climate change risks and the low-carbon economy transition
Allianz to Phase Out € 5B Fossil Fuel Bonds
By divesting from these bonds, Allianz aims to prioritize sustainable investments that promote positive environmental outcomes
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.
Climate Impact Partners, Microsoft, Collaborate for Carbon Removal Project in India
Microsoft plans to acquire 1.5 million tonnes of verified carbon removal credits over 30 years, accounting for 50% of the project’s output
Budget 2025: A crucial opportunity on adaptation missed
It still bears reiterating that the presentation (budget 2025) misses a crucial opportunity on climate adaptation for India’s large vulnerable communities.
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.
Many hits, some misses at COP29
At COP29, the Baku leadership chose to bypass the inter-governmental process of discussions and debates to push through agreement on rules that are more or less the same.
My Circle of Superwomen
The women in my life have been powerful forces, guiding and supporting me through thick and thin.
COP28: A Mixed Bag
The story on fossil fuels in COP28 was a mixed bag, with the damage and loss promised to appease proponents of climate action.
