ICICI Bank’s RE Thrust
ICICI Bank is aligned with the government’s push in areas like renewable energy, green hydrogen, electric mobility, sustainable buildings and water security
5 key principles of new global steel climate standards
In a bid to advance climate strategy, advocate carbon emissions, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with the Paris Climate Agreement’s 1.5-degree Celsius scenario by 2050, the Global Steel Climate Council (GSCC) has established Global Steel Climate Standards (GSCS). The standards are based on the principles of reducing global steel industry GHG emissions, establishing
Indian Railways` sustainable transportation initiative
The Indian Railway which has been at the forefront in adopting green technology is planning to operate 35 hydrogen fuel cell trains on the Northern Railway. A pilot project to retrofit a diesel electric multiple unit (DEMU) rake with a hydrogen fuel cell and the related ground infrastructure has already been approved by IR. The
Indian Steel Industry and Sustainability
The Indian steel industry has been making significant progress toward sustainability
Sustainability now and @2030: The India report card
A new Sustainability at Work survey carried out by Adobe throws interesting insights into the sustainability trends in Indian workplaces. The report also drew a `now global conclusion’ that the youth (between 25 to 34 years and the millennials are driving sustainability practices at the workplace. On their part, enterprises too have embarked on their
AM Green Energy places 166 MW wind turbine order in India
AM Green Energy, a joint venture between ArcelorMittal and ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India, has placed 166 MW wind turbine order with Siemens Gamesa in India.
Adani Green Energy obtains DNV certification for water conservation
Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), the renewable energy arm of the diversified Adani portfolio companies, has been certified Water Positive by DNV, an independent global assurance agency. AGEL’s Water Balance Index for operating plants with more than 200 MW capacity (Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh), is 1.12 (Positive). The company has surpassed
BIS rolls out new standards for EV charging infrastructure
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has rolled out standards and tests for EV charging infrastructure, and requirements for battery swapping systems. As of January 23, 2023, India had 5,254 public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, to cater to 20.65 lakh EVs. The India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) in its 3rd edition of the 2022
Renewable Energy
India aims to achieve 500 GW of renewable energy capacity
Carbon Credits and the Indian Carbon Market
India aims to reduce 1 BT of carbon by 2030 and achieve net-zero by 2070 As a medium-term target, India has set to add 500 GW of renewable energy to its energy basket by 2030. This will include 280 GW of solar energy, 140 GW of wind energy, and 10 GW of biomass energy.Carbon credits
How these 5 cement companies are mapping their sustainability journey
As the world’s second-largest cement producer after China, let us look at how Indian cement manufacturers progress on their RE 100 EP 100 commitment.
Golden era for wind energy in India?
only 41% of projects awarded by SECI during fiscals 2018-21 got commissioned till December 2022. 23% were cancelled and the balance was delayed on account of issues in land acquisition, and evacuation and supply-side constraints.
