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Vedanta group's iron ore mining, steel biz cut 2.5 MT of carbon emissions in last 5 yrsVedanta's iron ore and steel business has significantly cut carbon emissions. Over five years, nearly 2.5 million tonnes of emissions were ...
India, UK discuss sticking points delaying free trade pact rolloutAs India and the UK maneuver through complex trade discussions, they are focused on addressing the sticking points that are currently slowi...
Great Britain sets 87% emissions reduction target for 2038-2042 periodGreat Britain has set a new target to significantly cut emissions between 2038 and 2042. This move by the Labour government emphasizes a sh...
UK’s steel curbs emerge as an early hurdle for FTA with India ahead of roll-out. Is there a way out?The UK has extended safeguard measures on select steel imports; starting from July 1, 2026, it will reduce tariff-free quotas by 60% and im...
Natural diamonds, real change: Driving sustainable impact in IndiaThe diamond industry is prioritizing sustainability, with India leading the charge by integrating a fifth 'C' – conscience – alongside trad...
India submits its revised targets for 2031-35 to the UN's climate change bodyThe development comes after the Cabinet in March approved the nationally determined contributions (NDC) -- the non-binding, voluntary clima...
Apple reports record use of recycled materials across products in 2025Apple reported that 30% of the materials used in its 2025 products came from recycled sources, its highest level so far, as part of its pus...
No environmental clearance for HFC production projects starting 2028: Environment ministryIndia will halt new hydrofluorocarbon production projects from January 1, 2028. This move aligns with the nation's commitment to the Kigali...
Cabinet clears India's 2035 climate targets: NDC targets 60% clean energy share, 47% emissions reduction by 2035India has finalized its 2035 climate targets. These goals aim to increase non-fossil fuel electricity generation to 60 percent. The nation ...
Vedanta reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 28.5 pc from FY12 to FY24Vedanta Aluminium has successfully reduced its greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 28.5% from fiscal years 2011-12 to 2023-24, demonstrat...
Cairn becomes India's 1st oil & gas co to join UNEP's OGMP 2.0Cairn Oil & Gas joins UN's methane reduction initiative. Cairn is the first Indian oil and gas company to join OGMP 2.0. The partnership ai...
Nigeria submits its formal adoption of Doha Amendment to the Kyoto ProtocolThe entry into force of the Doha Amendment is important as it underscores the importance of multilateralism, provides a strong foundation f...
One more country needs to submit their formal acceptance for the Doha Amendment to enter into forceA total of 144 signatory countries need to submit their formal acceptance of amendment for it to enter into force. The deadline for the ent...
- India submits 'international assessment and review' plan relted to emission reduction targets to UNFCCC
As the possibility of continuing with emission reduction targets under the Kyoto Protocol for developed countries grows dim, India has step...
- Climate: All stick to pre-Accord stands
Key players - United States, China and the European Union - involved in the formulation of the Copenhagen Accord have sent in their emissio...
- Differences in EU over level of emission cuts
The European Union failed to arrive at a consensus on the quantum of its emission reduction commitment.
- Copenhagen Accord: All eyes on BASIC meet next week
With ambiguity dogging the Copenhagen Accord, attention is focused on the meeting of the BASIC countries in New Delhi next week.