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- Sustainable Finance
Carbon Tracker finds oil and gas decommissioning disclosures largely opaque
Carbon Tracker's December 17, 2025 report assessed 38 oil and gas firms in Australia, Canada and the UK, finding most fail to disclose Asset Retirement Obligation costs and schedules. The transparency…
- Climate & Nature
India adds record 44.5 GW renewable capacity by November 2025
India installed a record 44.5 GW of renewable energy by November 2025, lifting its total renewable base to 253.96 GW and non-fossil capacity to 262.74 GW. The milestone strengthens investor confidence…
- Disclosure Analytics
GRI review links sustainability reporting to better financial performance
On December 16, 2025, GRI published a literature review of 30 empirical studies finding a consistently positive correlation between high-quality sustainability reporting and financial performance. As …
- Standards & Frameworks
European Commission issues FAQs aligning SFDR, CSRD and EU Taxonomy
The European Commission released draft FAQs in December 2025 on the Omnibus Delegated Act to harmonise SFDR, CSRD and the EU Taxonomy. Indian firms with EU market exposure or fund relationships should…
- Climate & Nature
EU Joint Research Centre records 53.2 Gt global emissions in 2024
The European Commission's Joint Research Centre reported global GHG emissions reached a record 53.2 Gt CO2eq in 2024, with India recording the largest absolute increase of 164.8 Mt CO2eq. Indian busin…
- Climate & Nature
India reports roughly 97% decline in malaria cases toward elimination
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said India achieved an approximately 97% decline in malaria cases, with elimination targeted by 2030. The public-health gains strengthen community resilience and health e…
- Climate & Nature
Gujarat confirmed hosting tigers, Asiatic lions and leopards together
Gujarat now officially hosts tigers, Asiatic lions and leopards, with tiger presence confirmed in November 2025 alongside its lion population. The biodiversity milestone strengthens India's natural-ca…
- Climate & Nature
Glencore Acquires Majority Stake in Low-Carbon Fuels Provider FincoEnergies
Mining and commodities giant Glencore has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Netherlands-based FincoEnergies, a provider of fuels, biofuels and decarbonisation services for the transport and indust…
- Climate & Nature
Morrisons Sets Full Value Chain Net Zero Target with SBTi Validation
UK supermarket Morrisons has adopted new climate targets including a commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions across its full value chain by 2050, with interim targets of 80% reduction …
- Sustainable Finance
Bhutan releases Carbon Markets Framework 2025 for Article 6 trading
The Royal Government of Bhutan released its Carbon Markets Framework 2025, operationalising Paris Agreement Article 6 with Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes and corresponding adjustments…
- Climate & Nature
Sri Lanka restructures welfare via Adaptive Social Protection framework
Sri Lanka is restructuring its welfare system around Adaptive Social Protection, replacing Samurdhi with the digitalised "Aswesuma" scheme integrating climate-risk data. The data-driven, shock-respons…
- Climate & Nature
Gujarat launches Integrated Renewable Energy Policy targeting 100 GW by 2030
Gujarat launched its Integrated Renewable Energy Policy 2025 on December 25, 2025, targeting 100 GW of renewable capacity by 2030 and 50% clean energy in total consumption. Industries gain low-cost su…
- Climate & Nature
India's green startups expand to 300+ across 106 non-metro cities
Greenr Sustainability Accelerator data shows over 300 climate-focused startups now active across 106 non-metro cities in 28 Indian states, with average revenue growth exceeding 60 percent. The decentr…
- Climate & Nature
Gujarat announces three clean energy policies targeting ₹5 lakh crore investment
The Government of Gujarat announced three clean energy policies covering green hydrogen, renewable power and storage, with investment ambition near ₹5 lakh crore. The integrated frameworks de-risk cap…
- Climate & Nature
MoEF&CC bans new mining leases across entire Aravalli Range
On December 24, 2025, India's Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change banned new mining leases across the entire Aravalli Range from Gujarat to the National Capital Region. Mining, infrastr…
- Climate & Nature
WEF white paper details global spread of border carbon adjustments
The World Economic Forum published a 2025 white paper, "Climate and Competitiveness: Border Carbon Adjustments in Action," tracking how mechanisms like the EU CBAM are reshaping global trade. For Indi…
- Climate & Nature
USGBC sets December 2025 advocacy agenda for mandatory building performance
The U.S. Green Building Council released its December 2025 policy and advocacy highlights, detailing federal, state and local work to make sustainable construction mandatory and performance-based. The…
- Climate & Nature
BEE recognizes Andhra Pradesh as national energy conservation benchmark
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency recognized Andhra Pradesh as a national role model in energy conservation during National Energy Conservation Week, citing four consecutive NECA wins through 2025. The …
- Sustainable Finance
ESMA reviews ESG fund-naming guidelines requiring 80% threshold
The European Securities and Markets Authority released a December 2025 risk analysis of its guidelines on ESG and sustainability terms in fund names, which require at least 80% of holdings to meet env…
- Sustainable Finance
PRI warns US litigation over shareholder proposals threatens proxy process
The Principles for Responsible Investment published an analysis warning that US companies are increasingly suing shareholders to block proposals rather than using the SEC's no-action process. The tren…
- Climate & Nature
Tata Group expands EV manufacturing and launches AI ESG reporting platform
Tata Group advanced two parallel initiatives: an EV manufacturing and renewable energy expansion in Uttar Pradesh, and an AI-driven sustainability and ESG reporting platform from Tata Motors and Tata …
- Climate & Nature
World Bank approves $100 million climate-resilient agriculture loan for Paraiba
The World Bank approved a $100 million loan to Brazil's State of Paraiba for the Cooperar III climate-resilient agriculture project, part of a $125.2 million total investment. The model of institution…
- Standards & Frameworks
EU Deforestation Regulation mandates deforestation-free proof for seven commodities
The EU Deforestation Regulation requires companies to prove products sold in or exported from the EU are deforestation-free across seven commodities, with large operators complying from December 30, 2…
- Climate & Nature
India introduces SHANTI Bill 2025 to modernise nuclear energy framework
India's Parliament introduced the SHANTI Bill 2025, consolidating fragmented nuclear law and granting legal recognition to the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board, with the backgrounder posted on December …