Accelerating India’s Circular Transformation

As the transportation sector confronts unprecedented challenges in reducing emissions, electric vehicles (EVs) emerge as a critical component of the global shift towards cleaner, smarter mobility systems.

With transport accounting for 28% of EU greenhouse gas emissions, there’s an urgent need for innovative solutions that transform how people and goods move across cities and regions.

Xynteo expands its sustainable reporting and operational transformation capability with the appointment of Sam Preece as Partner

Press release: 22 May 2025, London, United Kingdom Xynteo, a specialist advisory firm dedicated to providing decarbonisation, energy transition, and circularity services to the world’s largest companies, announces the appointment of Sam Preece as Partner. Sam brings over 25 years’ experience leading ESG, sustainability, and energy transition initiatives across global markets. Most recently, he was Partner for ESG Sustainability Reporting …

A roadmap for the future of clean mobility

As the transportation sector confronts unprecedented challenges in reducing emissions, electric vehicles (EVs) emerge as a critical component of the global shift towards cleaner, smarter mobility systems.

With transport accounting for 28% of EU greenhouse gas emissions, there’s an urgent need for innovative solutions that transform how people and goods move across cities and regions.

Women For People and Planet: Rashmi Pimpale

Meet Rashmi Pimpale, who is tackling sustainability’s toughest challenges with a blend of strategic vision and hands-on action. She’s passionate about empowering local innovators and driving tangible change on the ground. From farm fields to boardrooms, she’s working to empower start-ups, shape policy, and build powerful networks to drive change. 

Xynteo’s Pragya Ojha sat down with Rashmi to talk about her journey, what she has learned, and how she sees the future of sustainability in the corporate world.

Natural Hydrogen: India’s Next Frontier in Clean Energy

Hydrogen is critical in the global push toward decarbonization, particularly to achieve a low-carbon economy. Current hydrogen production processes emit around 1,200 million tons of CO2 annually, accounting for ~3% of global carbon emissions. The majority of the 95 million tons of hydrogen produced in 2022 came from fossil fuels, with natural gas accounting for about three-quarters of the production …

Financing the Decarbonization of the Indian Economy

India is poised for strong economic growth over the next few decades. However, as the world’s third highest greenhouse gas (GHG) emitter1, balancing economic growth with  environmental impact is imperative. Moreover, the country has already committed to reducing the carbon emissions intensity of its gross domestic product (GDP) by 45% by 2030 and to net zero by 2070.  According to a …

Women For People and Planet: Tejashree Joshi

A pioneering environmental engineer who transformed sustainability from a compliance checkbox into a corporate mission, Tejashree Joshi has spent over two decades turning seemingly impossible green targets into ground realities at Godrej. Starting her journey when environmental engineering was still an emerging field, she helped build one of Mumbai’s largest eco-friendly campuses. Today, she believes sustainability nurturing the roots of …

Women For People and Planet: Monika Shrivastava

With 18 years in sustainability, starting when it wasn’t yet a buzzword, Monika Shrivastava has grown from waste management expert to ESG leader. A passionate advocate who brings enthusiasm to every project, she has tackled everything from biodiversity to climate change, while building a reputation for making an impact despite her youthful appearance. Now leading sustainability initiatives at JSW Cement, …

Women For People and Planet: Monica Collings

Monica Collings is a versatile leader whose career spans multiple sectors, establishing her as a powerful advocate in the energy transition space. As a pioneering woman former Chief Executive who navigated a company through the energy crisis, she now operates plurally as a Board Chair and NED, and champions gender diversity and sustainability, while mentoring emerging leaders. With her philosophy …

Your EV battery’s second act can power India’s future

As India’s electric vehicle revolution gains momentum, the country faces a critical challenge: building a circular ecosystem for electric vehicle (EV) batteries. With projections showing that by 2030, 128 gigawatt-hours’ worth of EV batteries will reach their end-of-life for primary automotive applications, the imperative to develop robust recycling and second-life infrastructure has never been more urgent.  

Green hydrogen in industrial heating: Opportunities, challenges and alternatives

Hydrogen Energy

India’s industrial sector, consuming 51% of the nation’s energy and generating 31% of energy-related emissions, presents a critical decarbonization challenge through its heating requirements. While green hydrogen offers promise, the path to sustainable industrial heating requires a strategic assessment of multiple solutions – from bio-derived fuels to electric heating systems and thermal storage. Success lies in understanding how these technologies …