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India’s Minister Stresses Diversification in Solar Manufacturing and Supply Chains for Achieving Net Zero at ISA Conference
India’s Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shri R. K. Singh, stressed the importance of global cooperation in solving key issues hindering the transition to clean energy. Speaking at the inaugural session of the High-level Conference on New Technologies for Clean Energy Transition, held in New Delhi on November 1, 2023, Shri…
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Allcargo Group Releases ESG Report, Pledges Carbon Neutrality by 2040
The Allcargo Group has unveiled its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report for 2022-2023, themed “Navigating the Green Horizon,” underscoring the group’s unwavering commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2040 through sustainable and renewable practices. The comprehensive report outlines the Allcargo Group’s ESG objectives, covering energy and emissions, occupational health and safety, diversity, equity, and…
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India’s Steel and Cement Industries Require Additional INR 47 Lakh Crore CAPEX for Net-Zero Emissions: CEEW Study
According to independent studies conducted by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), India’s steel and cement industries, which are crucial to the country’s economic development, will necessitate an additional capital expenditure (CAPEX) of INR 47 lakh crore (USD 627 billion) to achieve net-zero carbon emissions. These industries are among the largest emitters of…
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Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri Optimistic About India’s Early Achievement of Net Zero Emissions Target
India’s Union Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri, has voiced his belief that India might achieve its net-zero emissions target before the set deadline of 2070. Speaking at the 26th Energy Technology Meet, Puri suggested that the 2070 target might be “a little too long-term.” Under this goal, India aims to transition entirely to renewable energy sources…
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India’s Ambitious Plan: 22 GW of Nuclear Energy for Net Zero Emissions
India has unveiled ambitious plans to generate 22 GW of power through nuclear energy as part of its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions and addressing the challenges posed by climate change. Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, shared these plans during a meeting with Rafael Mariano Grossi, the Director General of the…
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Low Carbon Maritime Revolution: India’s National Action Plan for Green Shipping Unveiled at INMEX SMM India 2023
In a significant development for India’s maritime industry, Director General of Shipping, Shyam Jagannathan, unveiled the National Action Plan for Green Shipping, aimed at fostering eco-friendly practices and providing incentives for low-emission ships. He delivered this pivotal announcement during his keynote address at the 13th edition of INMEX SMM India 2023, South Asia’s largest maritime…