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Carbon Neutrality

PATA Achieves Carbon Neutrality with Global Offsets

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PATA Achieves Carbon Neutrality with Global Offsets The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has reached a significant sustainability milestone—achieving complete carbon neutrality for all its activities in 2024. This accomplishment was made possible through strategic carbon offset initiatives in Cambodia and Thailand, aligning with PATA’s commitment to responsible tourism and climate action. Since 2022, PATA […]

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Green Energy

Adani Green Energy Surpasses 12,000 MW Milestone

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Adani Green Energy Sets New Renewable Energy Record Adani Green Energy Ltd. (AGEL), the renewable energy arm of the Adani Group, has reached a historic milestone, surpassing 12,000 megawatts (MW) of operational renewable energy capacity. This achievement cements AGEL’s position as India’s largest clean energy producer and aligns with the nation’s broader climate ambitions to

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ESG

Retail NBFCs Drive Sustainability with ESG Integration

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Reducing Carbon Footprints and Driving ESG Transformation  India’s top Retail Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) are taking bold steps toward sustainability, integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into their operations. According to the latest ICRA ESG Ratings report, the sector has witnessed significant reductions in carbon emissions and energy consumption while also amplifying social responsibility

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Carbon Market

India’s Carbon Market to Revolutionize Green Economy by 2026

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India’s Carbon Market: A Major Step Towards Climate Action India is set to introduce its first-ever carbon market by 2026, a groundbreaking initiative to reduce emissions, encourage green energy adoption, and ensure compliance with international climate regulations. Power Minister Manohar Lal announced the plan, highlighting its potential to transform industries while strengthening India’s position in

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Climate Justice

Conrad Sangma Calls for Climate Justice, Highlights Meghalaya’s Role

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Meghalaya Champions Climate Justice Amid Global Challenges At the Climate Investments Coalition for the Global South in New Delhi, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma made a compelling case for climate justice, emphasizing that those least responsible for climate change suffer its harshest consequences. His remarks resonated strongly, highlighting the urgent need for equitable climate

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Waste Segregation

Supreme Court Calls for Strict Waste Segregation to Ensure Sustainability

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Judiciary Takes a Stand for Environmental Responsibility In a significant move for environmental sustainability, the Supreme Court of India has underscored the crucial role of waste segregation in tackling pollution and ensuring public health. A  two-judge bench, led by Justice Abhay S. Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, directed the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to

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Afforestation

Jammu & Kashmir Aims to Plant 1.5 Crore Trees by March to Boost Afforestation

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A Bold Commitment to a Greener Future In a significant step toward environmental conservation, the Jammu and Kashmir Forest Department has launched an ambitious afforestation drive, pledging to plant 1.5 crore saplings across the region by the end of March this financial year. This large-scale initiative is part of an ongoing effort to enhance green

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Sustainable Finance

DBS Leads Asia’s Sustainable Finance Revolution

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DBS Recognized as the World’s Best Bank for Sustainable Finance Driving Asia’s Transition to a Sustainable Finance DBS Bank has been named the World’s Best Bank for Sustainable Finance by Global Finance, a recognition that underscores its pioneering role in green financing solutions, transition funding, and SME empowerment across Asia. This is the first time

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Climate Impact Innovation

JLL Foundation Fuels Climate Impact Innovation

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JLL Foundation Drives Climate Impact Innovation with $4.75M in New Loans Empowering Green Innovation for a Sustainable Future In a bold move to accelerate climate action, the JLL Foundation has invested $4.75 million in zero-interest loans to 18 early-stage climate-impact startups. This initiative underscores the Foundation’s mission to bridge funding gaps for innovative companies tackling

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Waste Management

UltraTech Leads Sustainable Plastic Waste Management

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A Green Initiative for the World’s Largest Gathering The Maha Kumbh 2025, the world’s largest spiritual congregation, is drawing millions of pilgrims and tourists to Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. While this grand event fosters spirituality and cultural unity, it also generates vast amounts of plastic waste, posing a serious environmental challenge. In a game-changing sustainability initiative,

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