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Sustainable Packaging Drives Growth In India’s $450 Billion Food Industry: Report

India’s packaging market, now valued at over USD 86 billion, has become the third-largest globally, surpassing Japan. The growth of the packaging industry has been driven by the surge in demand for online food delivery and packaged products, a trend accelerated during the post-pandemic period. According to a report by IMARC India, the packaged food […]

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 […]

Scaling Up Solar, Wind Power For A Sustainable Future: Experts

Experts highlight the progress, challenges, and strategies to scale up renewable energy in India, focusing on solar and wind power as key drivers of the energy transition   India’s renewable energy sector has achieved a combined installed capacity of 199.52 GW, with 47.19 GW from wind power and 89.43 GW from solar power. However, despite […]

Integrating RE With Storage: Experts Call For Policy Reforms

The National Policy of energy storage, needs to encompass various aspects, like grid stabilization, the renewable energy projects, and interlink the producers of renewable energy with the storage providers Battery storage helps maintain grid stability by balancing supply and demand in real-time. Renewable energy sources like solar and wind are intermittent, as they depend on […]

Paving Path To A Greener Future With Carbon Capture

Experts shed light on the economic viability, policy implications and public perception of carbon capture in the Indian context Musharrat Shahin Carbon capture technology has become an essential part of the global decarbonisation effort, especially for difficult industries. India’s power demand is projected to grow significantly by 2070, with an increase in electricity consumption of about […]

Experts Warn Of Challenges In Heavy Commercial EV Adoption Despite Rapid Growth

Although battery costs are decreasing, experts emphasise that the successful execution of government-backed schemes and efficient fund deployment are crucial for further adoption Norway became the first country where electric vehicles (EVs) surpassed gas-powered vehicles. India also strives to follow the same path concerning the inclusion of EVs. In 2023, the country sold 1.53 million […]

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 Journey To Net Zero Exciting Yet Challenging: Experts

The experts call for an approach that involves innovative thinking backed by a climate financing framework to realise the goals Kishan Singh As India Scales its climate ambitions with the target of reaching net-zero status by 2070, the country has worked on creating a framework which strives to provide a comprehensive approach towards renewable energy […]

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 […]