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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 […]

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 […]

Incorporate Sustainability Into Engineering Curriculum, Says IIT Goa Director

While highlighting the need for engineers to integrate sustainable practices into their work, Dhirendra Katti, Director, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Goa has said that the future of the profession must extend beyond technical expertise. He called for a stronger focus on sustainability, emphasising that engineers should be well-equipped to tackle environmental and social challenges […]

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 […]

Growth Must Go Hand-in-hand With Sustainability: Niti Aayog CEO

“The growth and rise of India is undeniable but it is happening in times which are very different. This is the first time in the history of mankind that a large country is seeking its future to be a developed nation, Viksit Bharat@2047, in an environment where climate change is an ever-present threat and technological […]

Centre Granted Rs 19,612 Cr To 131 Cities Under NCAP: Bhupender Yadav

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav took stock of the implementation of National, State and City clean air action plans implemented in 24 States and Union Territories and 131 cities in the fourth meet of Apex Committee of National Clean Air Programme. The Minister reviewed the plans on the occasion of Swachh Vayu Diwas (International Day […]

Oil India Joins Oil And Gas Decarbonisation Charter For Sustainable Energy Practices

State-owned enterprise Oil India Limited (OIL), a Maharatna CPSE, has declared its support for sustainable energy practices by signing up for the Oil and Gas Decarbonisation Charter (OGDC). The PSU said in its regulatory filing that the move underscores OIL’s dedication to reducing carbon emissions and zero flaring initiatives and contributing to a greener future […]

India Leading Charge in Bioenergy, Says Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri

Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri made a tweet praising India’s efforts in the field of bioenergy. The minister also highlighted that India is setting an example in building a sustainable bioenergy-driven future “India is not only making significant strides in bioenergy but is also leading by example in building a […]

India to Lead Global Bioeconomy Revolution, Says Union Minister Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, has declared that India is poised to lead a global revolution in the bioeconomy. Speaking at the launch of the BioE3 policy, he highlighted that the future economy will be driven by bio-based industries, with India at the forefront, leveraging its untapped resources and biomanufacturing […]