Methane-Emitting Landfills: An Overlooked Climate and ESG Risk
Methane-Emitting Landfills: An Overlooked Climate and ESG Risk Recent satellite data has brought renewed attention to an often-overlooked climate issue, Methane emissions from landfills. A global study by the STOP Methane Project, using advanced monitoring from Carbon Mapper, identified landfill sites in Secunderabad and Mumbai among the world’s largest methane “super-emitters” in 2025. This finding […]
Circular Economy: Turning Sustainability into a Strategic Advantage
Circular Economy: Turning Sustainability into a Strategic Advantage Traditional economic systems have long followed a linear model (take, make, and dispose), which leads to resource depletion, excessive waste and increased environmental impact. The circular economy challenges this model by redesigning how resources are used, ensuring materials remain in circulation for as long as possible while minimizing […]
BRSR Explained: India’s Sustainability Framework for Responsible Business
BRSR Explained: India’s Sustainability Framework for Responsible Business Sustainability reporting is now mandatory for large, listed companies in India. Introduced by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) is India’s standardized ESG disclosure framework, applicable to the top 1000 listed companies by market capitalization as part of their annual […]
Why India’s Rapid Data Centre Expansion Must Be Built Sustainably
Why India’s Rapid Data Centre Expansion Must Be Built Sustainably As the world races toward an AI-driven and cloud-first future, one powerful question is beginning to surface: If data is the new oil, what does that make data centres? A recent article in The Hindu draws attention to an uncomfortable reality. India, with its rapidly expanding […]
AI in ESG: Turning Sustainability Data into Actionable Intelligence
AI in ESG: Turning Sustainability Data into Actionable Intelligence As ESG expectations rise across regulators, investors, and stakeholders, organizations are under pressure to move beyond static reporting toward measurable sustainability outcomes. Yet ESG efforts are often slowed by fragmented data, manual processes, and limited analytical capability. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is redefining this landscape by enabling faster […]
Why Green Cover Estimation Matters for Climate and Business
Why Green Cover Estimation Matters for Climate and Business The green cover of the Earth, which includes wetlands, grasslands, forests, and other vegetated areas, is essential to preserve ecological balance and promote biodiversity. However, in recent years, human activities like deforestation, urbanization, and agricultural expansion have been driving an alarming pace of reduction in this […]
COP30 – A Turning Point or a Missed Chance?
COP30 – A Turning Point or a Missed Chance? In November 2025, the global community gathered in UNFCCC’s 30th Conference of the parties (COP30) hoping to chart a more ambitious path for climate action. The summit took place from 10-21 November 2025 in Belém, Pará state, Brazil a symbolic choice, given its proximity to the […]
What is Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)?
What is Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)? Imagine you buy a product, say a T-shirt, a smartphone, or a piece of furniture. But before you see the final item, many things happen behind the scenes: raw materials are extracted, materials are processed, products are manufactured, shipped, used, and eventually thrown away or recycled. LCA is a […]
From Transparency to Trust: How Blockchain Powers ESG
From Transparency to Trust: How Blockchain Powers ESG As businesses and organizations start to commit and adopt to sustainable practices into their business operations, through Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), they face challenges in ensuring transparency and trust in their reporting and operations. This is where blockchain steps in. It offers a secure and decentralized […]
Understanding the GHG Protocol: First Step Toward Net Zero
Understanding the GHG Protocol: First Step Toward Net Zero Greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane drive climate change, making it essential for organizations to measure and manage their emissions. As businesses and governments work to reduce emissions, accurate measurement and reporting are key to sustainability. With the emergence of voluntary climate action initiatives and mandatory […]