ZERO EMISSION

The NITI GearShift Challenge, a hackathon initiated by NITI Aayog and partners, aims to create innovative business models for zero-emission trucks in India. Participants will work on addressing technical, operational, and financial challenges in the...

Mercedes-Benz is considering assembling more electric vehicles at its plant in India. This move aims not only to reduce costs but also to advance the company’s goals of zero emission mobility and a carbon neutral setup. Mercedes-Benz India already a...

Delhi's government is exploring innovative solutions to combat air pollution and climate change, including solar-powered EV charging infrastructure and vertical forests. They're repurposing lamp posts, parking spots, and petrol stations for charging...

Rajesh Gupta, founder of Recyclekaro, discusses India's reliance on imported battery cells for EVs due to a lack of domestic mineral reserves. Recyclekaro focuses on recycling retired batteries to extract critical metals like cobalt and lithium, sup...

State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) will invest around Rs 2 lakh crore to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2038. The investment will focus on renewable energy sites, green hydrogen plants, and eliminating gas flaring. ONGC, which ...

In its first phase by 2030, the country’s largest steel-maker intends to cut its emissions to 1.95 tonnes of CO2 for every tonne of steel produced. Its currently emits 2.36 tonne of CO2 for a tonne of steel.

The Indian Army has acquired 113 electric buses for troop transportation, aligning with the government's green initiatives. These 40-seater buses, with a range of 250 kilometers, are meant for plains and semi-hilly areas and are in the trial stage. ...

Mercedes-Benz India's CEO Santosh Iyer emphasized the need for long-term policy continuity supporting electric mobility for 8-10 years to plan better for zero-emission vehicles. He highlighted the company's increased EV penetration and upcoming laun...

GAIL accelerates its net zero carbon emission goal to 2035, aligning with India's commitments. The strategy includes electrification, renewables, and proactive emission reduction measures, reinforcing GAIL's pivotal role in India's sustainable devel...

India aims to reduce coal imports and boost domestic production, according to Federal Coal Minister G. Kishan Reddy. The country, a major coal consumer, imported 176 million tons of thermal coal in 2023. Import levels are projected to drop below 160...

The Tata-Cornell Institute for Agriculture and Nutrition (TCI) at Cornell University has found that Bihar can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with rice and livestock production while maintaining or even improving productivit...

Noida International Airport (Google Trends): The Noida International Airport CEO Christoph Schnellmann has emphasized a net-zero emissions philosophy. With 580 trees transplanted and an eight-acre forest reserve, biodiversity preservation is a prior...

Cairn Oil & Gas, part of Vedanta Group, aims to achieve net zero by 2030 through renewable energy initiatives like sourcing 70 MW of renewable energy and installing solar rooftops in Rajasthan and Gujarat. Moreover, the group also aims to achieve ne...

IATA highlights India's potential for Sustainable Aviation Fuel production to reduce carbon emissions. The organization plans to launch the SAF Registry in 2025, supported by various stakeholders like Hemant Mistry.

India, committed to climate mitigation programme, today stands 4th globally in renewable energy installed capacity, 4th in wind power capacity and 5th in solar power capacity, as per International Renewable Energy Agency - Renewable capacity statist...

The G7 leaders recently committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, with the Albanese government in Australia introducing legislation to create a Net Zero Economy Authority to drive investment in clean energy. The concept of net zero, aiming ...

MG Motor India has partnered with Vertelo to supply 3,000 EVs, aiming for fleet electrification and robust charging infrastructure. The collaboration aligns with a vision for a green and sustainable future, accelerating the shift towards sustainable...

By 2100, the permanent loss from additional warming under a “business as usual” scenario would rise to 52%, representing trillions of dollars in economic destruction.

Australia plans to continue using natural gas beyond 2050 while aiming for net zero emissions. The strategy faces criticism from environmental groups, citing it as a 'climate disaster' and 'fossil fuel disaster' impacting the environment negatively.