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Renew Unveils 2GW Green Hydrogen Project In Kerala

Japanese conglomerate Itochu has also agreed to import 400,000 tonnes of green hydrogen-based ammonia annually from India ReNew Power, a prominent player in India’s renewable energy sector, has unveiled plans for a substantial 2GW green hydrogen and ammonia project in Kerala, the southwestern state of the country. The proposed plant, structured in three phases, aims […]

Budget Allocation Propels Growth In Renewable Energy And Hydrogen Manufacturing

At the G20 summit, it was announced that incentives could be expected for biofuels and allocations towards building a sea route for the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor   In its upcoming interim budget scheduled for 1 February, the Indian government is anticipated to introduce strategic measures aimed at bolstering the renewable and clean energy sectors, […]

India’s Renewable Energy Capacity Surges Over Two-Fold In A Decade

Efficient integration of green capacities into the grid to meet peak power demand is also a challenge India has witnessed substantial progress in the realm of green energy over the past decade, marking a noteworthy shift in its energy landscape. Data from the Central Electricity Authority reveals that renewable power now constitutes a significant 43 […]

PHDCCI Unveils Blueprint For Green Economy In Budget 2024

To accelerate India’s journey towards sustainability, the government’s budget plan emphasises the Green Hydrogen Mission, increasing renewable energy capacity, transitioning to ethanol-blended petrol, and focusing on battery energy storage systems   In its pre-budget proposals for the fiscal year 2024–25, the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) has outlined a strategic roadmap to bolster […]

TERI Summit Emphasises Leadership And Climate Justice In Sustainable Development

Besides the opening and closing sessions, the summit will feature 11 plenary sessions and high-level discussions on women’s leadership, businesses and youth The 23 World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS), a global gathering organised by the Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), is set to take place from February seven to nine. Aimed at fostering discussions on […]

Demand Grows For Green Skills

70 per cent of employers express an urgent need to hire or have plans to recruit green talent, specifically individuals possessing sustainability skills in renewable energy, manufacturing, operations, and IT   A recent report from ManpowerGroup sheds light on a notable surge in the demand for green skills, revealing a scenario where the demand for […]

Travel Companies To Boost ESG Investments With Technology

ESG decision-makers are actively pushing for expanded investments, widespread technology integration, and securing executive support to bolster these initiatives Amadeus’s recent research sheds light on a significant uptick in environmental and social sustainability initiatives within India’s travel industry. A notable 58 per cent of companies are gearing up to amplify their Environmental, Social, and Governance […]

Global Plastic Treaty: UN Assembly’s Landmark Resolution Gains Traction, Sets Path For 2025 Activation

Sameer Joshi, a polymer technologist, provides insight into the UN’s comprehensive approach to addressing the plastic life cycle   In March 2022, during the fifth session of the UN Environment Assembly, the Global Plastic Treaty took centre stage, drawing attention from 175 out of 193 countries present.  Sameer Joshi, Vice-Chairman of the Indian Plastics Institute […]

We Will Definitely Make India A Smartphone Manufacturing Hub: Sandip Chatterjee, Meity

Chatterjee pointed out that affordable technology is what Meity is focussing upon   The Jan-dhan, Aadhar and mobile (Jam trinity) cannot be achieved to their full capacity until there is a sufficient number of smartphones. The month of December has seen the most number of Unified Payment Interface (UPI) transactions in a single day. This […]

Beyond Waste: Unveiling Circular Innovations in Sustainability

An exclusive event organised by BW Businessworld with prominent industry speakers held in Delhi outlined the innovations of sustainability in building a greener planet.   Dr Suneel Pandey, Director-Environment & Waste Management, TERI, commenced the discussion and delved into the concept of the circular economy, a paradigm focused on eliminating waste through strategic design. This […]