Centre Finalizes Rules for Private Grid Access
Grid assets monetization cleared by CEA framework for new project capital
COP30 Puts Cities Central for Climate Adaptation
Ministers at COP30 confirmed cities and local adaptation vital for Paris Agreement success
Price Mechanism Crucial for India’s New Carbon Market
Experts urged India to embed PSAM in its new carbon credit scheme to prevent price collapse and ensure a credible, long-term decarbonization signal.
India Rationalizes Royalty for Four Critical Minerals
New rates aim to boost domestic production and auction of key critical minerals
GHCL Partners AuthBridge for Supplier ESG Compliance
Chemical manufacturer GHCL partnered with AuthBridge to use a tech-enabled solution for automating ESG data collection and scoring across its supplier network
New Index Warns India of Recurring Climate Risk
CRI 2026 highlights India’s ongoing battle against recurring extreme climate events
AI Fast-Tracks ESG Risk Checks at BNP Paribas
BNP Paribas is using Generative AI to assist Relationship Managers in completing comprehensive client ESG Assessment questionnaires, aiming to boost efficiency and data quality
esgnews.earth: One Year of Critical Climate Journalism and Global Reach
esgnews.earth completes its first year as a dynamic platform shaping India’s climate, ESG, and sustainability narratives.
Electricity Act Reforms 2025: From Monopoly to Competition
The Electricity Act’s limited success in improving distribution efficiency remains the key challenge in achieving financial sustainability & cost-reflective tariffs.
Green Energy Market to Double to $2.41 trillion by 2032
The global green energy market, valued at $1.15 trillion in 2023, is forecast to double to $2.41 trillion by 2032. This growth is driven by climate policies and cheaper renewable technology
Adani Group Launches India’s Largest Battery Storage Project
The Adani Group has entered the energy storage sector with a pioneering 1,126 MW / 3,530 MWh BESS project at Khavda, set for commissioning by March 2026
Global Emissions Projected to Drop 12% by 2035
New climate commitments project global greenhouse gas emissions to fall 12% by 2035, a stark reversal from pre-Paris Agreement forecasts
