In its efforts to combat floods and conserve water, the Centre will spend nearly USD 300 million in the next two years to expand the water bodies along with building drains in seven cities including Bengaluru and Mumbai, as per the information shared by a government official to Reuters. It is the first federal flood […]
In a major boost to India’s green energy sector, Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi chaired the signing of the country’s first-ever agreement to export Green Ammonia to Japan. This milestone marks a significant step in India’s ambition to become a global leader in the production of green hydrogen and ammonia. The […]
Nxtra Data, a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel, has released the second edition of its Sustainability Report for the fiscal year 2023-24. The report outlines the company’s commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards, with a focus on building sustainable and future-ready infrastructure. According to the report, Nxtra is investing in digitised infrastructure designed to […]
REC Power Development and Consultancy (RECPDCL), a subsidiary of REC under the Ministry of Power, has officially transferred the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for the Rajasthan IV-A Power Transmission project to Apraava Energy (AEPL). This project is a key initiative to facilitate the evacuation of power from the Rajasthan Renewable Energy Zone Phase IV, located […]
Australia has given the green light to a groundbreaking solar and battery farm in its remote Northern Territory, marking what officials describe as the “largest solar precinct in the world.” The massive project, known as SunCable, will generate enough energy to power three million homes, with a portion of the energy planned for export to […]
Volvo Group has taken a significant step towards becoming a climate-neutral company by 2040 by expanding its fossil-free sourcing efforts in India. After initiating the sourcing of Fossil Free Castings from India in 2022, Volvo has now extended its commitment to include additional components, marking a new milestone in its sustainability journey. This expansion is […]
Honeywell has unveiled INNCOM Direct, a new energy management system designed to enhance energy efficiency in mid-market hotels through automation. This move aligns with Honeywell’s focus on three major trends: automation, energy transition, and sustainability. INNCOM Direct addresses a significant challenge in the hotel industry, where more than 30 per cent of U.S. hotel rooms […]
Climate change is increasingly impacting mental health and psychosocial well-being, the World Health Organization (WHO) said, calling on member countries in Southeast Asia Region to strengthen mental health systems and services to address this growing challenge. “Climate change exacerbates many social, environmental, and economic risk factors for mental health and psychosocial well-being. Among WHO regions, […]
India has called on the Global South to unite in demanding a robust new climate finance goal at the upcoming UN climate change conference, COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan. Union Environment Ministry Secretary Leela Nandan emphasised the importance of securing firm commitments to combat global warming and ensure climate justice during her address at the third […]
Xolopak India or XIL, a Pune-based manufacturer in sustainable disposable packaging, has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with NSE Emerge. The company aims to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO) by issuing up to 52.86 lakh equity shares with a face value of Rs 10 each. Beeline Capital Advisors is acting […]
