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Indian Cities Need More Autonomy To Tackle Climate Risks, Says World Bank Official

At USD 2.4 trillion by 2050, India’s urban climate resilience bill demands localised decision-making and flexible implementation of decentralisation reforms, World Bank report suggests Indian cities will require greater autonomy to invest effectively in climate change adaptation and mitigation, said Auguste Tano Kouame, World Bank Country Director for India, as he called for stronger local […]

Make In India For A Greener Grid: Localising Renewable Energy Components To Power Sustainable Growth

Along with growing environmental imperatives, the transformation also represents a strategic economic opportunity that positions India as a global leader in the clean energy transition Byline: Anurag Agarwal CEO- Global Exports & New Businesses Polycab India For decades, India’s energy landscape was marked by dependence on imported oil, coal, and increasingly, renewable energy equipment. But […]

Royal Canin Appoints Rémi Rocca As Global Vice President Of Sustainability

Former McDonald’s executive to steer sustainability strategy as Royal Canin targets net-zero emissions and expands regenerative agriculture efforts Royal Canin, a division of Mars, Incorporated, has named Rémi Rocca as its new Global Vice President of Sustainability. Rocca brings nearly two decades of experience in sustainability, supply chain and corporate affairs, having previously held leadership […]

Tata Capital’s Green Switch Powers 99 Hamlets With Solar, Reaches Over 20,700 Lives

CSR initiative expands to three states, delivering 24×7 clean energy, livelihood access, and community-owned solar grids   Tata Capital’s Green Switch programme has expanded its footprint to 99 hamlets across Maharashtra, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh, providing decentralised solar power to over 20,700 people. The initiative now supplies electricity to more than 4,800 households through mini-grid […]

India Needs $1.5 Trillion Investment By 2030 For Climate Transition, Says Deloitte

Renewable energy, green hydrogen, water security among key focus areas   India will require close to USD 1.5 trillion in investments by 2030 to address climate challenges at scale and drive its climate and energy transition across critical sectors according to Deloitte India’s latest report on India’s Climate and Energy Transition Opportunity . The report […]

Hinduja Foundation Empowers Over 8 Lakh Youth Across India

‘Road to School’ and ‘Road to Livelihood’ initiatives mark World Youth Skills Day with measurable progress across 15 states   On World Youth Skills Day, the Hinduja Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Hinduja Group, announced that its education and skilling initiatives have benefitted over 8 lakh young individuals across 15 states in India. These […]

Wipro, Cropin Join Forces To Boost AI Adoption In Global Agri-food Supply Chains

Partnership aims to solve traceability, data fragmentation, and climate risks in agribusiness and adjacent sectors Cropin has partnered with global technology major Wipro to accelerate digital transformation across the agri-food value chain. The collaboration, announced on 15 July, brings together Cropin’s deep agri-tech expertise with Wipro’s strength in AI-powered consulting and services to tackle systemic […]

Harnessing AI For Climate Action: How India Can Lead The Global Green Transition

AI-powered climate models today predict weather anomalies, track icebergs, monitor carbon emissions, and identify sources of pollution with astonishing accuracy By Pradeep Singhvi and Pankaj Bansal As the world grapples with the escalating impacts of climate change – rising sea levels, erratic monsoons, extreme heatwaves, and crippling droughts – it is becoming increasingly clear that […]

Covestro India, CSIR-NCL Partner To Develop Polyurethane Upcycling Technologies

The initiative will focus on research and development of methods to transform end-of-life polyurethane materials into valuable chemical feedstocks Covestro (India) Private has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL) to jointly develop chemical upcycling solutions for polyurethane waste. The collaboration aims to […]

BPCL’s Geocell Tech Turns Plastic Waste Into Roads, Signals Game Changer For Infrastructure Sustainability

India’s first expressway trial using multi-layered waste plastics marks shift toward circular road construction In a development that could reshape how India manages its plastic waste, Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) has started a pioneering Geocell technology that repurposes mixed and end-of-life plastic waste for use in road construction. The innovation—developed by BPCL’s Corporate R&D Centre […]