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COP26: Developing countries can afford the transition to green power

While the rich nations of the global north have led calls to rein in emissions, their less affluent counterparts have largely remained on the sidelines

China targets more than 80% non-fossil energy use by 2060

The measures are part of China's larger plan for achieving peak carbon emissions and reaching net-zero by 2060

ESG goals: L&T aims to be carbon neutral by 2040 and water neutral by 2035

The company's aim to achieve carbon neutrality is much ahead of the Paris Agreement deadline of 2050

India only G20 nation well on track to achieve Paris agreement goal: Kant

India's efforts in mainstreaming sustainability and reducing carbon footprint should inspire countries across the world, Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said

Energy crisis sets stage for record global carbon dioxide emissions

The trajectory poses a new threat to the Paris Agreement goal of limiting global temperature increases to 1.5°Celsius

India on track to meet Paris Agreement goals, says FM Sitharaman

COP26's Alok Sharma warms up to India's climate action; hopes India commits to a net-zero target by 2050

Environment minister says India committed to UNFCCC, Paris Agreement

India is committed to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and its Paris Agreement, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said on Wednesday

What's the plan? Corporate polluters lag on setting climate goals

Scientists say the world needs to cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 45% by 2030 to have any hope of meeting Paris Agreement targets for the middle of century and averting catastrophic warming

Only half of manufacturers on track to for Paris Agreement goals: Capgemini

This is according to a new report from the Capgemini Research Institute entitled 'Sustainable operations: A comprehensive guide for manufacturers'

A warming planet is about to revolutionise how banks define risk

The ECB instructs banks to consider their sensitivity to climate risk when weighing how much capital they need beyond minimum requirements

Data shows global warming could pass 1.5 degree Celsius in next five years

Most global leaders committed to taking actions that would limit global warming to 1.5ºC and below 2ºC by the end of the century.

BASIC nations bat for finances from developed world to fight climate change

The 30th session of the ministerial committee was held on Thursday which was headed by Union Minister Prakash Javadekar

UN report card on Paris goals gives 75 governments a 'fail' mark

"That simply is not good enough," said Patricia Espinosa, urging governments - including those that have already updated their plans - to come up with larger promised cuts before COP26

Back in Paris accord, US vows not to sideline climate crisis anymore

The United States officially returned to the Paris global climate accord on Friday, and U.S. leaders declared the nation could not afford to ever sideline the growing climate crisis again.

UN chief Antonio Guterres welcomes US re-entry into Paris Agreement

Hours after being sworn in as the 46th president of the United States, Biden on Wednesday signed an executive order returning the United States to the 2015 Paris Agreement

Best of BS Opinion: Wrong call on IBC, Paris agreement, and more

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

How to make climate pledges stick

The world needs to move beyond finger-pointing and work toward a uniform carbon tariff to increase the costs of emissions

Oil major Exxon Mobil plans to lower greenhouse gas emissions by 2025

The world's top oil and gas firms are under heavy pressure from investors and climate activists to meet the 2015 Paris climate goal

Covid's climate setback

India has done well so far but many falter on the Paris agreement

India sets up committee for implementation of climate change targets

The Apex Committee for Implementation of Paris Agreement (AIPA) will have members from 14 ministries.