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Scotland Retreats on ‘Out of Reach’ 2030 Climate Change Target
The Scottish government scrapped a plan to cut carbon emissions by 75% by 2030, conceding the target is unachievable and that it needs to recalibrate its approach to tackling climate change.
1 min read19 Apr 2024The once-bold UK has begun to look like a climate laggard
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 2023Companies Quiet Diversity and Sustainability Talk Amid Culture War Boycotts
Mentions of social-impact initiatives during earnings calls have declined, reversing a trend that had picked up after the killing of George Floyd in 2020
5 min read12 Jun 2023World Environment Day: Has move towards electric cars helped us reduce dependence on fossils?
India's domestic electric vehicle (EV) market is predicted to grow 49% between 2022 and 2030, reaching 10 million sales annually by 2030. However, the source of electricity that powers EVs must be decarbonised if they are to truly be zero-emission agents. Is that possible?
3 min read3 Jun 2023Former CESL chief Mahua Acharya joins C-Quest Capital
Acharya 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 2023Carbon Accounting Changes Could Lift Corporate Greenhouse-Gas Emissions
Some multinationals might be underestimating their emissions by close to 50% under current rules
3 min read18 May 2023Morgan Stanley Raises $500 Million So Far for 1GT Climate Investments
The investment bank’s 1GT growth strategy ties its share of profits to the achievement of carbon-reduction targets
3 min read17 May 2023FM Nirmala Sitharaman to attend Asian Development Bank's annual meeting in South Korea today
FM 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 2023India Inc should prepare for a national carbon market
As 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 2023EU carbon tax to face Indian scrutiny over WTO rules
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) move expected to impact exports worth over $8 billion to the EU from 2026
2 min read21 Apr 2023Popular Topics
Budget
The 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