The UK, once a climate champion, is now jeopardizing its global standing by failing to meet climate targets and lacking leadership in tackling the climate crisis, according to the UK's Climate Change Committee. Delays in policy development and implementation, as well as a narrow approach to solutions, are cited as reasons for the country's failure. The committee warns that urgent action is needed to quadruple emissions reduction outside the electricity supply sector. The UK risks falling behind other major economies in green investment and market share if it does not act quickly.
1 min read28 Jun 2023Mentions of social-impact initiatives during earnings calls have declined, reversing a trend that had picked up after the killing of George Floyd in 2020
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3 min read3 Jun 2023Acharya is rejoining CQC after previously serving as CEO of its India business, where she led the implementation of a groundbreaking large-scale energy efficiency program for Indian households using carbon finance.
1 min read1 Jun 2023Some multinationals might be underestimating their emissions by close to 50% under current rules
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3 min read17 May 2023FM Nirmala Sitharaman reached Incheon Airport, South Korea. She was received by the Ambassador of India to the Republic of Korea, Amit Kumar.
1 min read2 May 2023As a national carbon market takes shape, India Inc should prepare to gain from the carbon-reduction opportunities this will open up and adjust to carbon pricing rules as they evolve.
4 min read21 Apr 2023Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) move expected to impact exports worth over $8 billion to the EU from 2026
2 min read21 Apr 2023The last eight years were the world's eight hottest on record - reflecting the longer-term warming trend driven by greenhouse gas emissions
1 min read20 Apr 2023The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared