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Evaluating net-zero trajectories for the Indian aluminium industry: marginal abatement cost curves of carbon mitigation technologies

This report evaluates emission mitigation options to achieve net-zero carbon emissions through marginal abatement cost (MAC) curves for the existing plants in the aluminium industry. In terms of overall metal consumption, aluminium ranks second, next only to steel.

Publication Date: 
29/04/2024
CEEW
Tags:
Aluminium Industry, Carbon Intensity, Energy Efficiency, India, Carbon Dioxide
Industry

Financing industrial decarbonization: challenges and solutions for India’s iron and steel sector

This discussion paper builds on CPI’s earlier work, with a focus on the technologies, challenges, and current state of financing for the decarbonization of India’s iron and steel sectors, since this is the country’s largest GHG-emitting high-growth industrial sector and one of the most challenging to decarbonize.

Publication Date: 
18/04/2024
Climate Policy Initiative
Tags:
Iron And Steel Industry, India, Green House Gases, Finance
Industry

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding disposal of fly ash by the thermal power station run by NTPC, Kanti, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, 12/04/2024

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Dinesh Prasad Chaurasia & Others Vs State of Bihar & Others dated 12/04/2024.

The matter related to improper disposal of fly ash by the thermal power station run by National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), Kanti, Muzaffarpur, Bihar and this was adversely affecting the inhabitants of Narsanda village.

Judgement Date: 
12/04/2024
Tags:
National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), Fly Ash, Muzaffarpur (T), Bihar, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Industrial Pollution, State Pollution Control Board (SPCB)
Climate Change

Corporate climate responsibility monitor 2024

The 2024 Corporate Climate Responsibility Monitor (CCRM) analyses the climate strategies of 51 major global companies, critically assessing the extent to which they demonstrate corporate climate leadership. The collective ambition of companies’ 2030 and net-zero climate targets has gradually improved over the last two years.

Publication Date: 
09/04/2024
NewClimate Institute
Tags:
Climate Change, Industry, Emission Targets, Carbon Capture and Storage
Industry

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding industrial pollution faced by the residents of Ayyankuzhi village, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, 04/04/2024

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of News item titled "Begging for breath: Trapped between industries Kochi residents gasp for fresh air" appearing in The New Indian Express dated 23.02.2024.

Judgement Date: 
04/04/2024
Tags:
Industrial Pollution, Kochi, Ernakulam, Air Pollution, Respiratory Diseases, Kerala, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court
Industry

Joint monitoring report on industrial clusters of Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, 04/04/2024

Joint monitoring report on industrial clusters of Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh (December 27, 2023 to January 17, 2024) in the matter of Niramaya Jan Utthan Sansthan Vs State of Uttar Pradesh & Others.

The petitioner raised the issue of industrial pollution in district Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh for generating polluting substances which are affecting the composition of atmosphere, soil and water; and that, the villagers are dying due to various diseases.

Judgement Date: 
04/04/2024
Tags:
Industrial Pollution, Muzaffarnagar (D), Uttar Pradesh, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court
Industry

Standards for a net zero iron and steel sector in India

This policy brief reviews experiences internationally and in India related to steel standards for the net zero transition, building from the IEA’s previous work in this area on definitions and emissions measurement methodologies. Areas of emerging common ground and principles for net zero-compatible standards are highlighted.

Publication Date: 
01/04/2024
International Energy Agency (IEA)
Tags:
Iron And Steel Industry, India, Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Intensity, Emission Targets
Industry

Industrial Disputes (Amendment and Miscellaneous Provisions) (Haryana Amendment) Repeal Act, 2024

The Government of Haryana has issued the Industrial Disputes (Amendment and Miscellaneous Provisions) (Haryana Amendment) Repeal Act, 2024.

Publication Date: 
26/03/2024
Government of Haryana
Tags:
Industry, Haryana
Industry

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding disposal of industrial waste by a sugar unit in village Khatauli, district Muzaffar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, 22/03/2024

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Jogindra Kumar Vs State of Uttar Pradesh & Others dated 22/03/2024.

The matter related to a sugar unit located at village Khatauli, district Muzaffar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh and the allegation is that Triveni Engineering & Industries Ltd. is generating fly ash in the boilers of the factory and dumping it illegally on both side of the road in complete violation of the environmental norms, consent conditions and Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016.

Judgement Date: 
22/03/2024
Tags:
Sugar Industry, Industrial Waste, Muzaffarnagar (D), Uttar Pradesh, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), Industrial Pollution
Industry

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding chemical waste of 337 metric tons lying the Union Carbide campus contaminating groundwater, 20/03/2024

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Central Zone Bench, Bhopal) in the matter of Suo moto case In re: News item appearing in The Hindu dated 03.12.2023 titled “Battling water woes in land of tragedy dated 20/03/2024.

The court noted that the chemical waste which was approximately 337 metric ton which were collected during the time of Bhopal gas disaster was required to be disposed of according to the rules within a timeframe but the same has not been done yet.

Judgement Date: 
20/03/2024
Tags:
Bhopal Gas Disaster, Hazardous Waste, Chemical Leakages, Groundwater Pollution, Bhopal (D), Madhya Pradesh, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Supreme Court, Industrial Pollution, Industrial Disasters

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