Sonal Desai, Author at ESG News.earth

COP29 ends with compromise on climate financing: WMO

Sonal Desai - November 28, 2024

WMO emphasized the need for significant reductions in GHG emissions and increased funding for resilience, particularly in strengthening early warning systems

UAE Fast-Tracking Decarbonization with Smart Infrastructure

Sonal Desai - November 22, 2024

UAE aims to achieve 44% renewable energy capacity by 2050 by promoting, developing, and implementing advanced policies and technologies for smart infrastructure

Taxing Just 7 O&G Cos Can Grow Loss & Damage Fund 20 Fold

Sonal Desai - November 20, 2024

According to analysis, taxing big oil would increase the UN climate loss & damage fund by 20 times

Just transitions must be Just: India at COP29

Sonal Desai - November 19, 2024

India's intervention emphasized the importance of justice in climate action and the need for a broader understanding of 'Just Transitions'

BESS Projects in India get $300 M Push

Sonal Desai - November 15, 2024

EnerGrid plans to develop transmission and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects worth $1.2 billion in the coming years

Global South Must Accelerate Climate Action Mitigation: CEEW

Sonal Desai - November 14, 2024

The Global South index indicates that advanced economies have made significant efforts in climate mitigation through international cooperation and climate governance frameworks.

Climate finance Target: Real or Hogwash?

Sonal Desai - November 11, 2024

India is advocating for a $1 trillion annual climate finance target at the Azerbaijan United Nations Climate Change Conference or COP29

Diageo India Details Positive drinking, Inclusion, Diversity, and Sustainability in New ESG Report

Sonal Desai - November 7, 2024

Diageo India's ESG Reporting Index 2024 showcases the company's progress in its "Spirit of Progress" ESG action plan, focusing on positive drinking, inclusion, diversity, and sustainability

RIL Launches 1st Solar Panel Production Line

Akshaya Patra Foundation Kitchens to be Solar Powered

Sonal Desai - November 7, 2024

ReNew Power will invest about Rs 2 crore to solarize the Akshaya Patra Foundation kitchens, with completion estimated two months after construction begins

NetApp Appoints Pamela Hennard as Chief DEI Officer

Sonal Desai - November 7, 2024

Pamela Hennard who has served as the Vice President, Global Talent Acquisition, NetApp, will foster the company DEI initiatives across the organization

Key Highlights from ISA Annual Assembly

Sonal Desai - November 5, 2024

The seventh session of the ISA Annual Assembly re-elected India as the President, and discussions revolved around VGF and the inclusion of women in the alliance

TPREL, IndusInd Bank to Issue Solar Energy Finance to MSEs

TPREL, IndusInd Bank for Solar Energy Finance to MSEs

Sonal Desai - November 5, 2024

Through loans ranging from ₹ 10 lakh to ₹ 2 crore, TPREL and IndusInd Bank will give MSEs access to solar financing without the need for collateral

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