A Green Hydrogen-Driven Future for Net Zero
Role of hydrogen in reaching net zero Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as well as unparalleled temperature rise in Arctic, Antarctic Poles, parts of central, south, and western Asia have once…
Delivering Finance for Climate Resilient Infrastructure
Why invest in Climate Resilient Infrastructure? Every passing year, extreme weather events like floods, cyclones, fires, and cold become more violent and frequent, wreaking havoc on homes, businesses, infrastructure, and…
Role of dust in exacerbating climate change
Deserts are the largest source of natural mineral dust present. According to IPCC, the Sahara Desert alone accounts for 40% of the mineral dust in the world. In technical terms, mineral dust…
Shades of green: The environmental assessment of the cosmetic industry
In September 2021, aconsortium consisting of L’Oréal, Henkel, LVMH, Unilever, and Natura & Co announced the launch of a collaboration to develop a new environment impact assessment and scoring system,…
The Desert to Power G5 Sahel Facility as the first step to meaningful energy transition in West Africa.
The Sahel region of Africa sits at a nexus of insecurity, poverty, and climate change. The primary work sector in the Sahel is agriculture, with it being responsible for more…
E-Waste Management: Bridging the gap between Regulations and Implementation in India
According to a Central Pollution Control Board report, in the year 2020, India has generated over 1 million tonnes of e-waste, although other sources claim this number to be much…
Data, Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence and the Financial Sector
In a world where revolutionary, emerging technologies are rapidly evolving, digitalization plays an integral role in the development of humanity. Today, the integration of multi-dimensional digital systems and the Internet…
Climate scenario analysis as a means for portfolio alignment
The proliferation of climate risks has necessitated urgent global action with regard to achieving net-zero goals. Financial institutions are growing increasingly concerned with climate risks, and for good reason. In…
Role of blended finance in India’s energy transition to net-zero: Opportunities and Challenges
India is committed to an ambitious net-zero carbon emission target by 2070 at COP26, in Glasgow last year. It also committed to avoiding carbon-intensive approaches by announcing to meet 50%…
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil: Existing Challenges and Future Opportunities
Due to its low cost and versatile properties, palm oil remains the most consumed vegetable oil globally and ubiquitous within a wide array of products and industries ranging from cosmetics,…