Rockefeller Foundation injects $5M into Amazon Reforestation Fund
This financial donation is a part of a bigger $100 million funding plan created to support the largest biodiverse reforestation project with a goal of removing carbon from the region.
COP28 Unveils Innovative Global Accountability and Inclusivity Program
COP28 UAE, will concentrate its efforts on advancing a just, orderly and equitable energy transition; fixing climate finance; putting nature, lives and livelihoods at the heart of climate action; and mobilizing for the most inclusive COP.
An open source repository to manage carbon credits
The software, called the National Carbon Registry, has been accredited as a digital public good (DPG). As a DPG, the registry uses open source code which allows countries to customize information as per their needs.
Who is widening the gender diversity gap in India?
I have noticed that business organizations of late have started taking a strong stance in favor of diversity by promoting gender parity. The focus is on inclusion and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).The ground reality at the community level, however, is a far cry.
AR Rahman develops sonic compositions for M&M EVs
The sonic identity encompasses more than 75 unique sounds tailored for various aspects of Mahindra’s forthcoming all-new portfolio of global electric SUVs.
India’s green mobility push with 10,000 E-Buses
Ten thousand e-buses will be deployed under the PPP model, but priority will be given to those cities which do not have an organized bus service
India enroute to reduce 45% emissions by 2030
Renewable energy and reforestation are are the key enablers helping India to meet her Net Zero targets
How difficult is India’s biofuel journey?
The country has taken the biofuel road to reduce the import of fossil fuels that top the vehicular energy requirements. The adoption will also reduce pollution, save forex and support farmers.
Airtel introduces environmentally conscious debit card
Production of every batch of 50,000 r-PVC cards results in a noteworthy reduction of 350 kilograms of carbon emissions. In addition, the manufacturing of r-PVC cards leads to a remarkable 43% reduction in hydrocarbon utilization, thereby decreasing petroleum consumption
Nuclear energy powering sustainable power across the world
Though India has advanced in renewable energy capacity addition through wind and solar, considering its infirm nature and low PLF, nuclear energy becomes a much more economical choice for the country.
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
