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EU Carbon Tariff Alone Won’t Curb Global Emissions, Urges Broader Climate Action: ADB

The European Union’s (EU) forthcoming Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is anticipated to yield only marginal reductions in global carbon emissions while modestly affecting trade flows, particularly in Asia and the Pacific, according to a recent study by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). CBAM, slated to be operationalised in 2026, will entail import levies on […]

Empowering Sustainable Growth – Xynteo’s Energy Leap Program Reshaping India’s Energy Landscape

Xynteo’s Energy Leap program in India focuses on hydrogen innovations to drive sustainable energy transformation, aligning with global climate goals through collaboration and innovation   In response to India’s pivotal role in combating climate change, underlined by its assumption of the G20 presidency and COP28’s call to action in 2023, the Energy Leap program emerges […]

Annual Investment Of $2 Trillion Needed To Triple Global Renewable Energy Capacity By 2030: Report

The world would need to add another 8.1 TW between 2022 and 2030 A new report indicates that achieving a key pledge made at the 28 meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change will require a substantial financial commitment. According to the report, an average […]

“It Is Important That There Is A commerciality Around Sustainability Initiatives” – Vipul Kumar

Kumar emphasised the imperative for businesses to recognise the commercial aspect of sustainability initiatives. He stated, “It’s extremely important that businesses see a commercial business case in doing what they need to do”   In a recent interview with BW BusinessWorld ,  Vipul Kumar senior partner of Xynteo, an esteemed expert in sustainable development and […]

Polar Bears Are Facing Climate-Driven Starvation

A recent study highlights the difficulties polar bears are fighting as their icy habitats diminish. The findings highlighted an ongoing issue as ice-free seasons grow longer due to climate change, polar bears are increasingly at risk of climate-driven starvation A recent study conducted by researchers from Washington State University and the U.S. Geological Survey Polar […]

‘Financing Adaptation In India’, Report By CPI

CPI India’s CSF report highlights the need for an increase in investments to mitigate climate change effects. A multi-faceted approach, policy prioritisation, mainstreaming of adaptation investments and mobilising finance are crucial ‘Financing Adaptation’ the latest report by the Climate Policy Initiative’s (CPI) Center for Sustainable Finance(CSF) has revealed the immediate need for increased investments in […]

Adani-Total Gas Betting Big On LNG

Currently, we have only a handful of LNG dispensing stations, so it is a chicken and egg situation With quicker adoption of liquified natural gas (LNG) becoming a central point in the government’s gas policy and to control greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, leading city gas distributor (CGD) Adani Total Gas Ltd. has identified this super-chilled […]

BluSmart Inks Agreement With TPTCL To Source Green Energy

BluSmart operates close to 6,000 EVs. It also owns and operates 4,000 EV chargers across its 35 EV charging hubs in Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru Electric mobility ride hailing service provider BluSmart said it has signed a multi-year power purchase agreement with Tata Power Trading Company Ltd. to source green power. Under the power purchase agreement […]

PFC, Goa Ink Agreement For Green Energy Initiatives

India is committed to achieving Panchamrit and net-zero emissions by 2070 The state-owned PFC said it has signed an agreement with the Goa government to support various green energy initiatives in the state to tackle climate change. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in the presence of Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Power Finance […]

Need Urgent Action To Tackle India’s Carbon Emissions: Javadekar

With the rise of electric vehicles, infrastructure, and energy efficiency, India is making strides in reducing carbon emissions and achieving G20 targets Rajya Sabha MP Prakash Javadekar said as the world grapples with severe climatic upheavals, India’s three percent contribution to carbon emissions demands urgent action. The brunt of climate change falls on the poor, […]