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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% …
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. …
As the world grapples with the urgent need to address climate change, the decarbonisation of heavy industry has emerged as a critical challenge and opportunity. In fact, sectors such as steel, cement, and chemicals—which contribute significantly to global emissions—can transition to a low-carbon future while maintaining economic growth. Heavy industry accounts for 25% of global CO2 emissions, with steel, cement, …
In a business world urgently focused on sustainability, organisations are discovering the limits of their ability to create meaningful progress alone. More than ever, senior leaders need to develop the vision, will, and skill to create radical collaborations – they need to start joining forces with their competitors. The last decade has seen a profusion of business strategy and marketing …
From the Wright brothers taking flight to Google revolutionising the internet, society has always been captivated by stories of pioneering “firsts”. In the business world, being a first mover has long been viewed as a powerful competitive advantage. In the realm of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, companies that adopted sustainable practices early often gained a competitive edge, benefiting …
भारत में क्लीन हाइड्रोजन अनुसंधान और तकनीकी विकास में सबसे बड़ा योगदान सरकारी एजेंसियों द्वारा वित्तपोषित अनुसंधान केंद्रों का है. इनमें इलेक्ट्रोलाइजर मेम्ब्रेन सामग्री और बेहतर औद्योगिक बर्नर शामिल हैं.
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 …
In the evolving landscape of European procurement and supply chain logistics, electric mobility is revolutionising how consumer goods companies execute last-mile delivery of their products. Once considered a niche alternative to traditional transportation, electric cargo vehicles are now central to the strategic planning of large companies and offer a range of benefits from cost savings to sustainability. Here is a …
This article originally appeared in Forbes India on 05 June, 2024 As the crescendo of calls to action on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) fronts swells to a resonant roar, businesses find themselves at a pivotal juncture. Navigating this landscape demands more than mere lip service; it necessitates an unwavering commitment to holistic sustainability interwoven into the very fabric of organisational DNA. …
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 …
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 …
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 …