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India’s Ethanol Market Poised For Significant Growth

The Indian government’s determined push for ethanol blending in petrol is proving to be transformative even as the nation races to meet its net-zero goals. As a renewable fuel derived from various plant materials collectively called ‘biomass,’ is driving this growth   The ethanol market in India has grown significantly and in 2023 it was estimated […]

Mahindra Susten Attains Water Positivity Certification

As per TUV India’s evaluation, Susten’s +1.5 GW renewable energy portfolio commands a score of 15 (positive) on the Water Footprint Index, implying that water recharged is 15 times more than what was consumed   During the evaluation year FY23, Mahindra Susten—a well-known independent power producer focused on renewable energy and engineering, procurement and construction—achieved the […]

WEF Report Highlights Accelerated Adoption Of Sustainability Practices Across Indian Corporations

Most companies (62 per cent) reported that their investments currently come from Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) budgets and the majority are pretty small (under USD 1 million)  The latest research, collaboratively carried out by the World Economic Forum, the Confederation of Indian Industry and IORA Ecological Solutions, has illuminated the state of sustainability in the […]

Tripura Set To Join The Energy Efficiency Movement

The Tripura government is likely to unveil an energy efficiency plan by the end of February, as per media reports   According to a media report, the Tripura government is ready to unveil a comprehensive energy efficiency strategy by the end of February. The State Energy Efficiency Action Plan (SEEAP) is being actively developed by the […]

Coca-Cola Bottler Allocates INR 100 Crore For Sustainability Initiatives

SLMG is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 as part of Coca-Cola’s global initiative to create a “World Without Waste”   The Coca-Cola bottler in India, SLMG Beverages, plans to dedicate over Rs 100 crore this year to supporting climate change-related sustainable activities, all the while putting safety and environmental preservation first. Rs 75 […]

Singapore And Tamil Nadu Collaborate To Establish Net-Zero Industrial Park

The aim is to establish a net-zero industrial park that includes a cluster for electronics and electric vehicles   In an innovative effort to minimise greenhouse gas emissions, Singapore and Tamil Nadu are going to collaborate to construct India’s first net-zero industrial park. A memorandum of understanding signed by the Singapore-India Partnership Office in the Ministry of […]

Smart And Fast Public Policy and Value Chain Collaboration Need Of The Hour: Says First Movers Coalition at WEF 2024

2024 marks the year of a conundrum on government continuity, which is imperative for building an economy that can operate on low or zero carbon. And to ensure we achieve a fair and equitable economy, we need smart public policy: Rachel Kyte, Visiting Professor of Practice, Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford   Temperatures […]