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India Inc. & The Net Zero Mandate: Are We Ready For Full ESG Disclosure?

With SEBI’s phased rollout of mandatory ESG disclosures through the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) Core framework, companies are being asked to do more than just talk about sustainability—they are being asked to prove it Byline:  P. GopalaKrishnan, Managing Director – Southeast Asia and Middle East, GBCI India is witnessing a fundamental shift in […]

ProcMart Strengthens Sustainable Supply Chain With Aurangabad Packaging Facility Acquisition

Strategic move marks company’s entry into manufacturing; aims to scale production and unlock $150M in additional annual revenue ProcMart, a B2B marketplace for indirect procurement solutions, has announced the acquired a corrugated box manufacturing facility in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, marking its first foray into manufacturing. This strategic move is set to significantly boost the company’s sustainable […]

Plastic

Study Reveals Plants Absorb Microplastics, Raising Concerns Over Food Chain Contamination

New research shows microplastics and nanoplastics enter plants through air, potentially reaching herbivores and humans via crops A ‘Nature’ study has revealed that plants absorb microplastics and nanoplastics directly from the air, with these particles potentially entering the food chain through herbivores and crops consumed by humans. The research conducted by a team of scientists […]

Bansal Wire Industries Unveils India’s Largest Steel Wire Plant In Dadri

With 3.6 lakh MTPA capacity and cutting-edge sustainability features, the facility sets a new benchmark in innovation, automation, and green manufacturing In a major stride toward strengthening India’s industrial and infrastructure capabilities, Bansal Wire Industries (BWIL) has inaugurated the country’s largest and most advanced steel wire manufacturing facility in Dadri, Uttar Pradesh. With a starting […]

Storing Tomorrow’s Power: Is India Ready For 24×7 Renewables?

Even if the manufacturing puzzle is solved, India’s power sector laws and regulations can prove a formidable labyrinth   Byline: Vivek Agarwal, Global Policy Expert, Country Director, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change India’s renewables have indeed come a long way, giving the world reason to believe that a future of clean, abundant electricity may […]

Old Cars, New Questions: The Unseen Costs Of Delhi’s Diesel Ban

A diesel ban with green goals but grey areas in fairness and implementation Byline: Vishal Katoch Owning a car remains a milestone for many Indian families, not just a financial investment, but a vessel of memories, aspirations, and long-held dreams. Yet, for thousands of such households, those dreams risk being dismantled overnight. In the race […]

Grain Ethanol Can Boost Farmer Incomes by Rs 35,000 Cr, Says New Report

High-level roundtable launches roadmap to scale grain-based ethanol, unlock rural prosperity, and power India’s clean energy transition   India’s grain ethanol industry received a significant push forward today with the introduction of a ‘Thought Leadership Report’ and a high-powered roundtable that brought together senior policymakers, industry leaders, ethanol producers, and experts to shape the sector’s […]

BPCL & Sembcorp Join Forces To Drive India’s Low-carbon Transition

Joint venture to explore green hydrogen, renewable energy, and emerging clean fuel technologies across India Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL), a Fortune Global 500 company and one of India’s leading energy players has entered into a joint venture agreement with Sembcorp Green Hydrogen India Private (SGHIPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore-based Sembcorp Industries. This partnership […]

NMCG

Ganga Rejuvenation Gets A Major Push With Rs 900-Cr Projects Cleared By NMCG

Sewerage schemes, faecal sludge plants, biodiversity parks, and research centres approved to advance clean river mission In a significant step towards restoring the ecological health of the Ganga and its tributaries, the 61st Executive Committee (EC) meeting of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), chaired by Director-General Shri Rajeev Kumar Mital, has sanctioned a […]

CSK

FedEx & Chennai Super Kings Drive Sustainability With Co-branded Electric Vehicles In India

FedEx adds 13 new electric vehicles in Mumbai, reinforcing commitment to carbon-neutral operations and sustainable deliveries   FedEx is accelerating its commitment to sustainable logistics in India by deploying more electric vehicles (EVs) for last-mile delivery. The company recently introduced 13 Tata Ace EVs in Mumbai, increasing its fleet of electric vehicles to 59 across […]