Building a greener future for our cities from the ground up

The built environment, that comprises of real estate and infrastructure, accounts for 40% of global carbon emissions, necessitating urgent action to decarbonise construction and building operations, and achieve the stated objective of sectoral decarbonisation by 2050, through scalable solutions. Given the extent of emissions created by the sector, urgent action to decarbonise our production, use, operation, and end-of-life processing of …

Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Status and Future Pathways In The Indian Context

As the aviation industry seeks to decarbonise, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is the most crucial lever to reduce the sector’s carbon footprint. SAF, which is derived from sustainable sources, offers a promising alternative to conventional jet fuel and aligns with global efforts to combat climate change. Technip Energies, an expert in the sustainable fuels domain and a leading player across …

Cultivating a global food system for tomorrow’s world

As our planet’s population continues to grow, how can we ensure that our food systems not only keep pace but do so sustainably? This pressing question took centre stage at Xynteo’s Climate Week New York panel discussion Reap What You Sow on 24 September 2024, where industry leaders and experts came together to dig into the roots of our global food challenges and harvest innovative solutions.

Asking the tough questions for positive progress at Climate Week NYC 2024

It’s time to ask the tough questions about businesses’ role, ambition, track record and plans for combating climate change. This year we surpassed the 1.5°C warming threshold—a red line we collectively aimed to avoid – and yet the pace of progress creeps along as it has for over a decade. While significant strides have been made in the fight against …

Clean Hydrogen: Catalyzing India-UK Innovation and Collaboration

In an increasingly interconnected world, the pursuit of clean energy solutions knows no borders. In May 2024, experts from India and the United Kingdom (UK) convened virtually to explore a shared vision: harnessing the potential of clean hydrogen to drive economic growth and combat climate change. The UK’s Energy Systems Catapult’s Innovating for Transport and Energy Systems (ITES) partnership (which …

Carbon Labelling, A Powerful Tool For Decarbonisation

Carbon labelling, A powerful tool for decarbonisation

Build Ahead has investigated urban housing challenges in India, explored the carbon emissions associated with the built environment, and proposed a framework for carbon labelling of construction materials. Our research shows that by 2047, the majority of India’s population is expected to live in urban centres, necessitating large volumes of new construction. With the built environment contributing close to 39% …

Decarbonisation of Heavy Industry: A Good Growth Imperative

Decarbonisation of heavy industry: A good growth imperative

Heavy industry, which includes steel, cement, chemicals, oil and gas, automotive, shipbuilding, mining and metallurgy, machinery and industrial equipment, etc., forms the backbone of the modern economy. While heavy industry drives economic growth worldwide, it is also one of the major sources of GHG emissions. The path forward demands a delicate balance, maintaining industrial growth while dramatically reducing carbon footprint. …

Heavy Industry’s Climate Challenge: Innovating For A Low-Carbon Future In India

This article originally appeared in Construction Week on 17 July 2024 Heavy industry, which includes steel, cement, chemicals, oil and gas, automotive, shipbuilding, mining and metallurgy, machinery and industrial equipment, etc., forms the backbone of the modern economy. While heavy industry drives economic growth worldwide, it is also one of the major sources of GHG emissions. The path forward demands a delicate …

ESG spending is key to boosting business resilience

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This article originally appeared on Consultancy.UK on 10 June, 2024 Amid rising costs and pressures on bottom-lines, the corporate world has been steadily rowing back on environmental, societal and governance spending over the last year. Arguing that this makes firms less resilient in the face of many other issues, however, Xynteo Director Ellie Besley-Gould explains how purpose-driven strategy can actually be the …

Decarbonising Heavy Industry, A Good Growth Imperative

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The heavy industry sector has played a crucial role in facilitating India’s emergence as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, having already a made substantial contributions to the socio-economic development and urbanisation of the country. With India now the second largest producer and consumer of steel, the sector is responsible for 2.5% of India’s GDP and employs 2.5 million people …

Clean Hydrogen Innovation And The Opportunities For Govt, Industry, Startups, Investors and Academia

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This article originally appeared in the Economic Times on 26 May, 2024 In India, core technology advancements in clean hydrogen research primarily stem from premier institution research centres, funded by government agencies. These include areas such as electrolyser membrane materials and efficient industrial burners. India is targeting the production of 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030, which is one of …

Revitalising British Retail: How Brands Can Harness The Power Of Private Labels For Sustainable Growth

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In the drastically shifting landscape of grocery retail in the UK, private label brands are leading the way in redefining consumer expectations and retail dynamics. Traditionally seen as value alternatives, these brands are increasingly viewed as leaders in both quality and innovation. In this article, we explore this shift which may have profound implications for legacy FMCG companies. The new …