Why district cooling is India’s best bet for climate resilience
As the need for decarbonizing cooling becomes more urgent, District Cooling delivered through the CaaS model is expected to gain wider acceptance. Its ability to scale across large developments and provide a more sustainable, long-term solution for India’s rapidly growing cooling demand positions it as a key lever to address the paradox the country faces of meeting the burgeoning cooling needs while honoring our climate commitments.
Sasken achieves energy neutrality
Sasken Technologies meets a significant 78% of energy requirements across all its India facilities through renewable sources. To bridge the remaining gap and achieve a 100% green energy footprint, it utilizes International Renewable Energy Certificates.
Ambuja Cements commissions 200 MW solar project in Khavda
The 200 MW solar power project in Khavda is part of the company’s ambitious 1 GW renewable power (solar+wind) project along with 376 MW from waste heat recovery systems.
Marico now meets 67% of its energy requirement through renewable sources
The FMCG major aims to achieve net-zero operational emissions in India (across owned manufacturing units) by 2030 and in global operations by 2040.
Coal-based steelmaking plans jeopardize India’s net-zero target
The “build now, decarbonize later” approach misses the opportunity to develop steel capacity using low-emissions technologies, which could make India a leader in green steel capacity, save on decarbonization efforts later, and reduce current and future stranded asset risk in the industry.
Desalination system based on PVT-driven membrane distillation
Scientists have designed a PVT-driven direct contact membrane distillation system for off-grid applications. The system is intended for desalination purposes in remote areas.
Only 7% of Indian companies with net-zero targets hail from high-emission sectors: ICRA ESG Ratings
The ICRA report states that the 127 companies committing to net zero target through science-based target initiative (SBTi) are primarily from non-hard-to-abate sectors like textiles, software, and pharmaceuticals.
Integrating green hydrogen in steel production
Transitioning the steel industry to green hydrogen will be a complex journey, but the groundwork is already being laid. India’s pilot projects, along with sustained investment in renewable energy and hydrogen infrastructure, create a strong foundation for a cleaner future.
UltraTech to deploy 100 more EV trucks in its logistics operations
The scale-up follows successful pilot commenced in January 2024 with five electric vehicle (EV) trucks.
Lithium battery recycler Attero achieves ISO 14064 certification for GHG emissions verification
Attero is the first Indian company in the e-waste recycling industry to secure the ISO 14064 Certification for GHG Emissions Verification.
