Carbon registry Verra suspends 4 China auditors, including TUV Nord’s China arm
Verra, the global carbon credits registry, has suspended four China-related entities from auditing agriculture and forestry offsetting schemes on its registry.
MoEFCC Used Less Than 1 Percent Funds Allocated for Pollution Control
A shocking Parliamentary panel report has revealed that MoEFCC utilized less than 1% of the Rs 858 crore allocated for pollution control due to lack of approval
India, Singapore Sign LoI for Green Shipping Corridor
The partnership between Singapore and India will be formalized through a memorandum of understanding on the Singapore-India Green Shipping Corridor
Singapore Scientists use Solar Power to Convert Sludge to Green Hydrogen
Singapore scientists have developed an innovative solar-powered method to transform sewage sludge to green hydrogen for clean energy and single-cell protein for animal feed
IREDA Raises Rs 910 Crore Through Issuance of Tier-II bonds
The IREDA board has approved raising funds through bonds and loans to accelerate renewable energy development and contribute to India’s green energy targets
Defence and Aerospace may see up to $119 B from ESG Funds
ESG funds in Europe could drive as much as $119 billion in flows into the defence and aerospace sectors, according to a note by Morgan Stanley analysts
EID Parry, Boomitra Partner for Sustainable Sugarcane Farming
The partnership aims to promote sustainable sugarcane farming practices, improve soil health, and unlock carbon finance, aligning with India’s climate resilience and agricultural sustainability objectives
ISMA Seeks Protection for Solar Imports
ISMA has urged import duty exemption on capital goods, equipment, and raw materials required for polysilicon, ingot, and wafer production
Govt Asked to Include Heatwaves in List of Disasters
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs has suggested that the Centre should include “new and emerging” disasters, such as heatwaves, in its disaster management plans
SECI Awards 4,50,000 Tons Green Hydrogen Capacity
For green hydrogen, the government has set incentives for production at Rs 50 per kg in the first year, Rs 40 in the second year, and Rs 30 in the third year, totaling Rs 5400 crore
EFRAG, CDP Announce Interoperability
Interoperability enhances transparency, efficiency, and transparency for companies, enabling ESRS1 reporters to complete CDP disclosures and preparing them for CSRD reporting requirements
Standing Committee On Finance Proposes ESG Oversight Body
The Finance Ministry is considering establishing an ESG oversight body to promote sustainable finance and responsible corporate governance in India
