WB Approves $1.5B Green Bond for India’s Low Carbon Energy Transition
The second low carbon energy transition operation aims to enhance green hydrogen production through reforms and technology support
ISO Developing Net Zero Standard
The ISO standard is an evolution of its Net Zero Guidelines, aimed at providing best practices and protecting against greenwashing
BRICS Environment Ministers Review Progress
BRICS countries must maintain close multilateral ties, to uphold equity and CBDR-RC values, and adopt sustainable lifestyles
Cleantech Solar to Advance C&I Portfolio with Rs 855 Crore Green Finance
Clearnech will use the green finance loan for the open-access solar and wind park development and operation projects
Mindspace REIT Secures Rs 650-crore SLL bond from IFC
The coupon of the 7-year bond is linked to Mindspace REIT’s commitment to achieve certain ESG targets towards building a greener ecosystem
Panasonic, SBI Partner for Solar Finance
The alliance aims to aid the government in achieving 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 and making solar energy solutions accessible
Facor Awards 80 M Euro Ferrochrome Plant Contract to Mesto
The new plant is expected to produce 300,000 tonnes of ferrochrome annually, and will commence operations in 2025
Two New BIS Safety Standards for Electric Vehicles
The BIS standards, IS 18590: 2024 and IS 18606:2024, concentrate on the powertrain, a crucial component of electric vehicles
Tata Communications Secures Maiden $250 Million SLL
The company’s carbon emissions will impact the SLL interest rate margin, aligning with its global Net Zero goal by 2035
India Slips to -2 in WEF’s Gender Parity Index 2024
India’s ranking of -2 in the WEF Index is primarily due to a decline in educational attainment and political empowerment
NTPC to Establish World’s First Flue Gas CO2-to-4G Ethanol Power Plant
Advanced microbial fermentation technology combines captured carbon dioxide and generated hydrogen, converting these inputs into 4G ethanol
Double-Digit CAPEX Anticipated for Renewable Energy: CRISIL
CRISIL highlights a surge in auctioned capacity, rising from 12 GW in FY23 to a significant 35 GW in FY24, reflecting a 2.5-fold increase
