Sustainability
How a Greater Noida firm is shaping the future of energy storage via circular economy
Vidyuta Materials has ventured into cathode active materials production to meet the rising demand for EVs and contribute towards India's goal of import substitution and self-reliance, says firm's Co-Founder Ankit Sharma.
China's solar sector blazes trail in commitment to renewables
Beijing aims to bring emissions of planet-heating carbon dioxide to a peak by 2030 and to net zero by 2060, part of its commitments under the Paris climate accord that seeks to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
New ICE platform to trace cocoa, coffee deforestation from space
Intercontinental Exchange Inc. has partnered with Space Intelligence to launch a platform verifying deforestation-free cocoa and coffee before new European Union regulations take effect at the end of the year.
Why biodiversity urgently needs more financing options
The financial market for biodiversity is challenging due to difficulties in measurement and investment options. John Tobin-de la Puente of Cornell University suggests that more complex financial contracts and long-term commitments are needed to attract private investment.
Complex supply chains and climate change make "clean beauty" near impossible, but some keep trying
Climate change in turn is exacerbating extreme weather events like heat, drought and flooding that disrupt production. And there’s little regulation governing beauty products in many countries.
India needs to build strong skills in sustainable fashion: Shahi Exports’ Giri
The rise in global demand for sustainably sourced clothing highlights that the stakeholders in the country should come together to focus on the development of relevant talent.
Trucks running on kitchen oil: Is India’s ambitious biodiesel plan yielding results?
This greener fuel can help the country achieve its environmental goals, with the right incentives and infrastructure.
Growing real estate sector can give a boost to green building segment: Johnson Controls
The green building market in India generated $29.2 billion in 2022, with a 7.5% CAGR from 2017 to 2022. However, a lack of awareness about the tangible benefits of green buildings is a challenge, says Arun Awasthy, President and Managing Director of Johnson Controls India.
Hungry for clean energy, Facebook looks to a new type of geothermal
Tech giants in the US, such as Meta and Google, focus on geothermal energy to power their data centers as they struggled with finding clean energy sources.
Companies’ addiction to junk carbon offsets is killing the planet
A Kyoto University study found that large corporations, such as Shell and Chevron, mostly purchased low-quality carbon offsets that fail to make real emissions reductions.
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How TapFin is opening the funding tap for startups in sustainability space
There are more startups in the sustainability space today but they struggle to get past financial barriers due to various issues. A Mumbai-based financing platform wants to level the playing field for these newcomers.
India on track to achieve Nationally Determined Contribution to mitigate climate change: Saraswat
As per India's NDC, the country stands committed to reducing emission intensity of its GDP by 45 per cent by 2030, from 2005 level, and achieving about 50 per cent cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil-based resources by 2030.
Waste management is complex in India, only technology can make it better: WeVOIS Labs’ Abhishek Gupta
The Jaipur-based company is working on making waste management easier and effective through various technologies.
What has worked to fight climate change? Policies where someone pays for polluting, study finds
Moves toward phasing out fossil fuel use and gas-powered engines haven't worked by themselves, but they are more successful when combined with some kind of energy tax or additional cost system, study authors concluded in an exhaustive analysis of global emissions, climate policies and laws.
Tax breaks are India’s lure as green debt misses bond frenzy
India aimed to attract interest in its green debt by allowing trading from Gujarat's finance hub. However, despite tax benefits, the bonds faced low demand due to limited supply and liquidity.
Powering up: How batteries are replacing diesel gensets in India’s factories
A new technology is proving to be a viable solution for industries that want to reduce its carbon footprint.
