Carbon Footprint

In an effort to lower the energy cost and carbon footprint of building generative AI models, companies are actively working to find solutions and develop alternative green technologies to adhere to their Environmental, Social and Governance goals.

Vedanta Aluminium adopts two-pronged strategy to reduce carbon footprint: CEO

The company is forging enduring tie-ups with its communities for inclusive development, Vedanta Aluminium CEO John Slaven said in a statement.

India’s carbon market seen covering 15% of emissions by 2030

The market is likely to initially cover heavily polluting industries including steel, cement, paper and pulp, petrochemicals and aluminium, subject to their readiness, said Abhay Bakre, director general at the state-run Bureau of Energy Efficiency

Tata Steel, ABB enter into tech exploration deal to reduce carbon footprint

As per the MoU, the two companies will focus on system-level assessments of Tata Steel’s manufacturing plants and production facilities to evaluate and co-develop short and long-term options for energy efficiency, decarbonisation, and circularity.

Time to chill out about air conditioning’s carbon footprint

Under almost every plausible scenario, the climate in 2050 will be suffering more from heating homes than cooling them

Air India to launch TaxiBot operations at Delhi, Bengaluru airports to reduce carbon footprint

The strategic partnership is aimed at reducing Air India’s carbon footprint, as the adoption of TaxiBots envisages a potential saving of 15,000 tonnes in fuel consumption over three years, the airline said in a release.

Working on all technologies to reduce carbon footprint: Maruti Suzuki

In a regulatory filing, the auto major said it will also focus on local manufacturing to achieve its goals.

Energy Saving Certificate trading resumes after a year

For the first time, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency has set a floor price for Energy Saving Certificates trade. The floor price is Rs 1,840 per ESCert.

Mumbai Airport plans to deploy more than 100 EVs by FY24 to reduce carbon footprint

As part of the plan, the airport operator on Wednesday rolled out 45 EVs at the facility, Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) said in a statement.

Renewable energy sector to boom with likely investments of over $25 billion in 2023

Union power and new & renewable energy minister R K Singh stated that the investment in the renewable energy sector could be around USD 25 billion in 2023.

ArcelorMittal ties up with Mitsubishi, BHP to decarbonise steel making

With this collaboration, ArcelorMittal aims to identify ways to enhance carbon capture and utilisation and/or storage technologies in the steelmaking industry, the company said

Saudi Arabia sets up carbon market firm to support net-zero goal

The $620 billion wealth fund is a major backer of many of Saudi Arabia’s green ambitions. Earlier this month it raised $3 billion with its debut dollar bond sale that also marked its first foray into ethical finance

TCS partners with C&S Wholesale Grocers to build new platform on Google Cloud. Here are the details

TCS will help reduce C&S’s carbon footprint by migrating its data centre workloads to the carbon-neutral infrastructure of Google Cloud.

India used far less than its share of global carbon budget: Government

The global carbon budget is the total amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions permitted over a period of time while still having a chance to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial (1850-1900) levels.

The hotel industry’s carbon lie

To date, few hotels that have made net-zero statements have released data supporting those claims.

JSW Steel undertakes various initiatives to reduce carbon footprint: Chairman Sajjan Jindal

According to the industrialist, his company has already earmarked a sum of Rs 10,000 crore to increase the use of renewable energy to replace thermal power and other green initiatives.

JSW Steel to invest Rs 10,000 crore to replace thermal power, reduce carbon footprint

According to a Ministry of Steel document, globally, the iron and steel industry accounts for around 8 per cent of total carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

The Tippling Point | Raise a glass to nature this World Environment Day

Air Company, which makes Air Vodka with carbon dioxide and water, claims that each bottle removes a pound of the greenhouse gas from our surroundings.

Environment | Let’s focus on the carbon footprint of India’s buildings 

Buildings are major greenhouse gas emitters. Comparing their power use could help us mitigate Climate Change

Swedish firm Wayout, EP Kamat Group introduce tech to bring down carbon footprint

The companies claimed that the eco-friendly technology can be effectively leveraged to bring down the carbon footprint and its positive impact on future resources of Goa.

IPL 2022 | Schneider Electric, Rajasthan Royals join hands for first carbon-neutral cricket match on May 11

With this tie-up, the Rajasthan Royals players will play a pivotal role in transforming cricket into an environmentally friendly game and help offset carbon footprint by promoting Schneider Electric's mission to plant 17,000 trees nationwide.

Parliament should get priorities right on climate debate

Lawmakers should focus on the issue of carbon pricing rather than worry about net-zero target date

Plant-based meat: The healthy, green kid on the block?

Mock meat, a rage internationally, is making inroads in India. Climate warriors bat for this sustainable alternative. Others sound a note of caution. 

Niti Aayog Vice Chairman emphasises need to reduce carbon footprint in urbanisation

Releasing a report on 'Reforms In Urban Planning', Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar said there is a compelling need to plug the gaps in urban-planning capacity in the country.

Review | 'Down to Earth with Zac Efron': Jaw-dropping docu series about sustainable living across the world

What happens when people live in harmony with nature? 'Down to Earth with Zac Efron' spotlights some successful examples, and it does so beautifully. Caution: the food shots could make you hungry.