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AM Green Acquires Chempolis; To Invest $1 Bn To Produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel

AM Green Technology and Solutions BV, part of the AM Green Group, has announced the acquisition of Chempolis Oy and Fortum 3 BV. According to an official release, this acquisition will bolster AM Green’s vision of transforming Chempolis’s next-generation 2G bio-fuel technology into a comprehensive global bio-refinery platform, with a substantial investment of approximately USD […]

SEBI’s BRSR Framework, Future Of ESG Reporting In India

Industry leaders discuss SEBI’s BRSR framework, moving corporate reporting beyond compliance to foster deeper ESG commitments, enhance transparency and drive sustainable business practices for India’s future Mayank Badhwar This session delves into the evolving role of corporate sustainability reporting, moving beyond compliance to a deeper commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices. Focusing on […]

Experts Stress Need For Tech, Sustainability To Tackle India’s Waste Crisis

Abhinav Kumar Jha A report by the Energy and Resources Institute (Teri) revealed that India generates over 62 million tonne (MT) of waste in a year. Only 43 MT of total waste generated gets collected, with 12 MT being treated before disposal and the remaining 31 MT simply discarded in waste yards. Most of the […]

Bisleri CEO Sounds Alarm On India’s Water Crisis, Warns Of Severe Consequences

India’s unsustainable groundwater extraction could lead to severe water shortages within 20 years Abhinav Kumar Jha India, with only 4 per cent of global groundwater, has depleted 25 per cent of its resources in 70 years, mainly due to agriculture. “You can see that if you continue to extract water at the rate you are […]

Finance Hurdles: Catalysing Investments For Sustainable Enterprises

Experts discuss green finance instruments, the impact of green bonds, SME sustainability practices, risk management in green financing and the path for a future of sustainable finance Sambhav Jha India’s sustainable enterprise landscape is poised for growth as investors, policymakers, and entrepreneurs converge to unlock opportunities in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. With Sebi’s […]

Enhancing Transparency And Accountability In Supply Chains

Experts discuss the role of sustainable practices, technological innovations and collaboration in creating more responsible supply chains across sectors Arya Rakshita As businesses navigate the complexities of global supply chains, the need for transparency and accountability becomes increasingly critical. Sustainable practices and ethical sourcing are no longer just options but essential components for companies striving […]

India’s Top 50 Most Sustainable Companies Of 2024

Celebrating an era of green leadership, BW India’s Most Sustainable Companies showcase leadership in sustainability across various pillars In an age where sustainability is a business imperative, Indian companies are stepping up to lead the global charge towards environmental and social responsibility. The BW India’s Most Sustainable Companies (IMSC) 2024 recognise these trailblazers. These firms […]

Standardised ESG Reporting Vital For Transparency, Innovation: Experts

Sector-specific frameworks are key to overcoming environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data challenges, experts note As environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations increasingly shape investment decisions, experts are calling for standardised ESG reporting to boost transparency and drive innovation. They emphasised the urgent need for consistent and comparable metrics to facilitate informed decision-making, mitigate greenwashing […]

Sterlite Partners With Green Mobility To Deploy LNG Vehicles For Transportation

Sterlite Copper has partnered with Green Line Mobility Solutions to launch a pilot project deploying Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) vehicles for transportation. The initiative was officially launched at Vedanta’s Copper Plant in Silvassa on 16 September 2024. As part of its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitment, Sterlite Copper plans to use LNG-powered trucks to […]

Study Warns Of Climate, Land, Population Challenges For India’s Renewables Expansion

India has a renewable energy (RE) potential of over 24,000 GW, but even reaching the ~7,000 GW required to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070 will require a holistic approach to addressing challenges such as land access, climate risks, land conflicts, and population density, according to a new independent study by the Council on Energy, Environment […]