Impact Bonds Slump In 2023 Globally, Expecting Rebound In 2024
Higher interest rates, a global economic slowdown, and rising costs are cited as the primary reasons for the drop
Flexible Airspace: Indian Aviation Sector reduces 1.37 lakh tonnes of Carbon Emission
India successfully reduced carbon emissions by 1.37 lakh tons through the strategic opening up of additional airspace for civilian aircrafts within its territory
PM Modi to participate in COP28 at Dubai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be attending the World Climate Action Summit from November 30 to December 1, at Dubai
Richest 1% emit as much planet-heating pollution as two-thirds of humanity, Says Oxfam
#Carbon emissions of richest one percent surged to 16 percent of world’s total CO2 emissions in 2019.
#Their carbon emissions are enough to cause 1.3 million excess deaths due to heat.
#Unequal countries suffer seven times more flood fatalities than more equal countries.
#Fairly taxing the super-rich would help curb both climate change and inequality.
JUNA, a JV by Scania and Sennder to drive large-scale electric truck adoption in Europe
– JUNA combines Sennder’s technology with Scania’s premium electric trucks to create a pay-per-use model.
– This model offers transport companies access to electric truck solutions and guaranteed capacity and load through Sennder’s digital platform.
– It eliminates upfront costs and concerns about the resale value of electric trucks.
Leidos deploys potable water dispenser at International Space Station
Leidos, a prominent US-based company, has announced the successful deployment of its Exploration Potable Water Dispenser (xPWD) for use on the International Space Station (ISS)
Blackstone raises $7 billion Energy Transition Fund
Blackstone has successfully raised $7.1 billion for its energy transition credit fund called Blackstone Green Private Credit Fund III
India’s Green Mobility Push With 10,000 E-Buses
Under the ‘PM-eBus Sewa’ initiative, the Union Cabinet has approved introduction of 10,000 E-buses in 169 cities
Hybrid Cargo Vessels To Drive The Electric Ship Industry
The future of the electric ship industry lies with hybrid cargo vessels, says a report.
Need to Add Impact Of Climate Action Into Risk Management
A new report calls for a need for urgent action to embed the impact of climate action into risk management in Financial Sector.