SAIL Takes a Leap Toward Carbon Neutrality with Biochar
SAIL’s groundbreaking use of biochar marks a significant step towards reducing carbon emissions in steel production.
UAE’s IFFCO Group Sets New Landmarks on its Climate Roadmap
The group has announced significant progress in its ESG efforts, including increased waste recycling and reduced water intensity.
India To Record 8% Rise in Electricity Consumption in 2024: IEA
Assuming a return to average weather conditions, IEA expect electricity demand growth in India to ease moderately to 6.8 percent in 2025.
NITI Aayog Sets Up Committees to Tackle CCUS Challenges
These initiatives were the outcome of a two-day workshop on “Legal & Regulatory Frameworks and Technical Considerations for Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS)” held from Aug. 22-23 at The Oberoi, New Delhi.
Energix, Google Ink Long-Term Renewable Energy Agreement
Carbon credits are critical for technology giants like Google, as they use them to power their rapidly expanding data centers and drive artificial intelligence.
China Cuts New Coal-Powered Plant Approvals by 80%, Finds Greenpeace
China’s combined wind and solar capacity of 11.8 terawatts exceeded coal capacity of 11.7 TW for the first time in the first half and made up 84.2 percent of all new grid-connected capacity.
Satara’s Manyachiwadi Becomes Maharashtra’s 1st Solar Powered Village
On Sunday, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde launched the Solar Village Scheme, an initiative to provide 100 villages with 100 percent solar-powered electricity, at a function in Satara.
Global Renewable Capacity Rises 14% to 3,870 GW in 2023: IRENA
The report found that solar energy registered the largest share at 1,419 GW last year, recording 32.2 percent over 2022. Hydropower and wind energy accounted for most of the remainder, with total capacities of 1,268 GW and 1,017 GW, respectively.
UAE’s Etihad Rail Launches Sustainable Finance Framework for Green Investments
This framework aims to facilitate the issuance of green bonds, which will be instrumental in securing funds for lower-carbon infrastructure projects such as clean transportation, green buildings and pollution control.
Delhi’s IGIA Becomes 1st Indian Airport to Get Net Zero Carbon Emissions Status
The facility is the first airport in India to achieve net zero carbon emission airport status, a level 5 certification, under the ACI’s carbon accreditation program.