Officials from CII Green Business Centre attended the Emirates Green Building Congress 2024, held on 12th and 13th June.

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20th edition of Green cementech was organized on 20th to 24th May.

20th edition of Green cementech was organized on 20th to 24th May.

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{"status":"1","msg":"Success","inputvals":{"inputval":"","ifret":null},"retvals":[{"nid":59,"title":"National Award for Excellence in Energy Management 2024","content":"<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The National Award for Excellence in Energy\r\nManagement celebrated 25 years of recognizing outstanding contributions to\r\nenergy efficiency and sustainability. Organized by the CII-GBC on September 11 and\r\n12, the event honored organizations and individuals who have made significant\r\nstrides in advancing energy conservation, innovative technologies, and\r\nsustainable practices across various sectors.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The awards aimed to encourage best\r\npractices, promote knowledge sharing, and inspire a commitment to achieving\r\nnational energy goals. With a diverse range of categories, the program\r\nshowcased exemplary projects that demonstrated measurable impacts in reducing\r\nenergy consumption and enhancing environmental performance.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Awards Overview<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">This year, the CII National Award for\r\nExcellence in Energy Management saw exceptional participation from around the\r\ncountry, with registrations from over 570 companies across more than 15\r\nsectors. A total of 207 companies were shortlisted for the final round,\r\nrepresenting the highest standards in optimizing energy use and implementing\r\ninnovative solutions.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The program celebrated outstanding\r\nachievements in various sectors, including Automobile, Buildings, Cement,\r\nChemical, Data Centers, DISCOM, Electronics, Engineering, Fertilizer, Metal,\r\nMSME, Paper, Petrochemical, Pharma, Power, Railways, Sugar, Textile, Tyre etc.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">With a focus on innovation and excellence,\r\nthe program highlighted the crucial role of AI and other technologies in driving\r\nthe transition toward a Net Zero future, fostering collaboration across\r\nindustries and inspiring further advancements in energy-efficient practices.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Award Categories &amp; Number of Winners<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><ol style="margin-top:0cm" start="1" type="1">\r\n <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:\r\n l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span lang="EN-US">National Energy\r\n Leader: 21 Units<br>\r\n (represents consistency in energy performance for three consecutive years)</span></li>\r\n <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:\r\n l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span lang="EN-US">Excellent Energy\r\n Efficient Unit: 82 Units</span></li>\r\n <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:\r\n l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span lang="EN-US">Energy Efficient\r\n Unit: 115 Units</span></li>\r\n <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:\r\n l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span lang="EN-US">Most Innovative\r\n Product/Service: 2</span></li>\r\n <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:\r\n l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span lang="EN-US">Innovative\r\n Product/Service: 2</span></li>\r\n <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:\r\n l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span lang="EN-US">Young &amp;\r\n Emerging Leader in Energy Efficiency: 4</span></li>\r\n <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:\r\n l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span lang="EN-US">High Impact Program\r\n for Energy Efficiency: 2 Organizations</span></li>\r\n</ol><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">&nbsp;</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">CII National Energy Leaders 2024<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n</p><ol style="margin-top:0cm" start="1" type="1">\r\n <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:\r\n l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span lang="EN-US">Adani Dahanu\r\n Thermal Power Station, Dahanu</span></li>\r\n <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:\r\n l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span lang="EN-US">Bharat Aluminium\r\n Company Limited, Korba</span></li>\r\n <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:\r\n l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span lang="EN-US">Central Workshop,\r\n Southern Railway, Ponmalai</span></li>\r\n <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:\r\n l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span lang="EN-US">Dalmia Cement\r\n (Bharat) Limited, Ariyalur</span></li>\r\n <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:\r\n l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span lang="EN-US">Dalmia Cement\r\n (Bharat) Limited, Dalmiapuram</span></li>\r\n <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:\r\n l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span lang="EN-US">Dalmia Cement\r\n (Northeast) Limited, Lanka</span></li>\r\n <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:\r\n l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span lang="EN-US">Fortis Healthcare\r\n Limited, Mohali</span></li>\r\n <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:\r\n l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span lang="EN-US">GMR Hyderabad\r\n International Airport Limited, Hyderabad</span></li>\r\n <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:\r\n l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span lang="EN-US">GMR Warora Energy\r\n Limited, Warora</span></li>\r\n <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:\r\n l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span lang="EN-US">ITC Limited,\r\n Kidderpore</span></li>\r\n <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:\r\n l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span lang="EN-US">JK Cement Limited,\r\n Balasinor</span></li>\r\n <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:\r\n l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span lang="EN-US">JK Cement Limited,\r\n Jharli</span></li>\r\n <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:\r\n l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span lang="EN-US">JK Paper Limited,\r\n Unit: JKPM, Rayagada</span></li>\r\n <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:\r\n l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span lang="EN-US">Kirloskar Oil\r\n Engines Limited, Kagal, Kolhapur</span></li>\r\n <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:\r\n l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span lang="EN-US">NTPC Limited, Sipat</span></li>\r\n <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:\r\n l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span lang="EN-US">Orient Cement\r\n Limited, Chittapur</span></li>\r\n <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:\r\n l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span lang="EN-US">Rashtriya Ispat\r\n Nigam Limited, Visakhapatnam</span></li>\r\n <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:\r\n l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span lang="EN-US">Seshasayee Paper\r\n and Boards Limited, Erode</span></li>\r\n <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:\r\n l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span lang="EN-US">Tata Motors\r\n Limited, Pantnagar</span></li>\r\n <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:\r\n l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span lang="EN-US">Tata Steel Limited,\r\n Jamshedpur</span></li>\r\n <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:\r\n l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span lang="EN-US">Wipro Limited,\r\n Kodathi, Bengaluru</span></li>\r\n</ol>","author_id":1,"category_id":1,"published_at":"2024-09-25T06:52:24.034013+00:00","updated_at":"2024-09-25T06:52:24.034013+00:00","is_published":true,"appid":1903749,"jdata":{"file":["uploads\/ben_830317418_rin.html"],"lfile":"","leftcontent":""},"pos":20,"id":37,"news_id":59,"file_path":"[\"uploads\\/1047585102_Awards 05.jpg\",\"uploads\\/1806799571_Awards 04.jpg\",\"uploads\\/2039893612_Awards 03.jpg\",\"uploads\\/1007775750_Awards 02.jpg\",\"uploads\\/1645284799_Awards 01.jpg\"]","media_type":"0","appid":0},{"nid":60,"title":"Energy Efficiency Summit 2024","content":"<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN">The CII-GBC (Confederation of Indian\nIndustry - Green Business Centre) organized a two-day Energy Efficiency Summit\non September 11 and 12, 2024, at HICC, Hyderabad. Themed "Accelerating the\nTransition to a Low-Carbon Economy through Energy Efficiency," the summit\nbrought together industry leaders, policymakers, and technical experts to\ndiscuss and explore innovative solutions aimed at promoting energy efficiency\nand advancing India's low-carbon transition.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN">The inaugural session was attended by\ndistinguished dignitaries, including:</span></p><ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="disc">\n <li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN">Mr. Ravichandran Purushothaman, Chairman, Energy Efficiency\n Council &amp; President, Danfoss Industries Pvt. Ltd.</span></li>\n <li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN">Dr. Ashok Kumar, Deputy Director General, Bureau of Energy\n Efficiency</span></li>\n <li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN">Mr. K.S. Venkatagiri, Executive Director, CII Godrej GBC </span></li>\n <li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN">Mr. P.V. Kiran Ananth, Deputy Executive Director, CII Godrej\n GBC</span></li>\n</ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN">Following the inauguration, the event\nfeatured panel discussions, master speaker sessions, and a special session on\nthe latest technologies for energy efficiency and low-carbon transition. These\nsessions aimed to facilitate knowledge sharing, introduce cutting-edge\ntechnologies, and provide national and international perspectives on best\npractices. The summit also sought to reinforce the National Energy Conservation\nMovement and encourage energy efficiency financing in India.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN">Key topics discussed during the two-day\nsummit included:</span></p><ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="disc">\n <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:\n l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span lang="EN-IN">Prioritizing energy\n efficiency as a key enabler for the transition to a low-carbon economy and\n the achievement of net-zero goals</span></li>\n <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:\n l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span lang="EN-IN">The role of Gen AI\n in energy efficiency technology interventions, advancing the vision of\n Industry 4.0</span></li>\n <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:\n l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span lang="EN-IN">Showcasing latest\n technologies for energy efficiency and low-carbon transition</span></li>\n <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:\n l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span lang="EN-IN">A sectoral approach\n for decarbonization in hard-to-abate sectors, reflecting on the progress\n made and future roadmaps</span></li>\n <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:\n l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span lang="EN-IN">Fostering an\n ecosystem that encourages energy efficiency in India</span></li>\n <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:\n l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span lang="EN-IN">Developing an\n approach toward a clean energy transition</span></li>\n</ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;\nmargin-left:36.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span lang="EN-IN">&nbsp;</span></p><p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN">The summit attracted an impressive turnout,\nwith over 1,800 delegates, 60 expert speakers, and 100 technology exhibitors.\nThe event served as a significant platform for industry leaders to deliberate\non the future of energy efficiency, share actionable insights, and outline the\nsteps needed to achieve India's decarbonization and sustainability goals.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>","author_id":1,"category_id":1,"published_at":"2024-09-25T07:43:45.19977+00:00","updated_at":"2024-09-25T07:43:45.19977+00:00","is_published":true,"appid":1903749,"jdata":{"file":["uploads\/1932571371_EES 2024- Image 3-min.JPG","uploads\/1956085644_EES 2024- Image 2-min.JPG","uploads\/89657658_EES 2024- Image 1-min-min.JPG"],"lfile":"uploads\/89657658_EES 2024- Image 1-min-min.JPG","leftcontent":""},"pos":18,"id":38,"news_id":60,"file_path":"[\"uploads\\/1932571371_EES 2024- Image 3-min.JPG\",\"uploads\\/1956085644_EES 2024- Image 2-min.JPG\",\"uploads\\/89657658_EES 2024- Image 1-min-min.JPG\"]","media_type":"0","appid":0},{"nid":154,"title":"Energy Audits","content":"<p>CII Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre (CIIGBC), has been a pioneer in enhancing energy efficiency levels of Indian Industry. CII GBC partnered with industry for more than 3 decades in the energy efficiency movement and complete 2200 energy audits in India and International.&nbsp;</p><p>In the month of February 2026 CII GBC engaged with Industries both in Indian and abroad on multiple sectors like Cement, Building and MSMEs.&nbsp;</p><p>The assessment studies identified 120 Projects, with cost savings of INR 5,000 Lakhs and emission reduction potential of 50,000 &nbsp;&nbsp;<span data-teams="true">MT</span>CO₂.&nbsp;</p><div><br></div>","author_id":1,"category_id":1,"published_at":"2026-02-27T06:19:57.069979+00:00","updated_at":"2026-02-27T06:19:57.069979+00:00","is_published":true,"appid":1903749,"jdata":{"file":["uploads\/424594237_Energy Audit 2.jpg"],"lfile":"uploads\/ben_1123639588_","leftcontent":""},"pos":1,"id":118,"news_id":154,"file_path":"[\"uploads\\/424594237_Energy Audit 2.jpg\"]","media_type":"0","appid":0},{"nid":153,"title":"Insights: India’s Lithium Battery Landscape","content":"<p>India stands at a defining moment in its green mobility journey. The rapid rise of electric vehicles, advanced batteries, and digital technologies is powering economic transformation - but it is also creating a parallel challenge: managing electronic and battery waste.&nbsp;</p><p>An important part of India’s clean energy journey are <b>Lithium-ion batteries (LiBs)</b>. These are the engines behind our smartphones, laptops, and the growing fleet of EVs on Indian roads. Because of their high energy density and falling costs, they have become the gold standard for energy storage. Demand for LiBs is expected to grow by <b>26% annually</b>, reaching<b> 248 GWh by 2035</b>.</p><p>This momentum, however, brings with it a growing challenge. India is already the world’s third-largest e-waste generator, battery waste is projected to surge from <b>19 kT</b> today to<b> 233 kT by 2035</b>. Building a robust system to reclaim these materials is essential for India’s resource security.</p><p>Not all batteries are created equal, and their chemical makeup determines their recycling value. Currently, there are three dominant battery technologies:</p><ul><li><b>Lithium Cobalt Oxide (LCO)</b>: Primarily used in mobile phones.</li><li><b style="font-size: 0.875rem;">Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC)</b><span style="font-size: 0.875rem;">: Constitutes 100% of laptop batteries and 50% of EV batteries.</span></li><li><b style="font-size: 0.875rem;">Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP)</b><span style="font-size: 0.875rem;">: Makes up the remaining 50% of EV batteries.</span></li></ul><p>Recycling efforts are heavily focused on <b>LCO and NMC</b> due to their high nickel and cobalt content. These are among the costliest materials in the industry and command favorable market prices, making them profitable.</p><p>Historically, India’s battery recycling ecosystem was underdeveloped. Before 2018, most used batteries were simply exported to China without any domestic processing. Post-2018, the industry evolved; recyclers began extracting an intermediate product called “black mass”-a powder rich in lithium, cobalt, and nickel and exporting it to countries like South Korea for final refining.</p><p>At present, nearly 70% of recycled batteries originate from consumer electronics, with the remaining 30% coming from electric vehicles and stationary storage systems. A recent report by NITI Aayog projects that the electric vehicle sector alone will account for 59 GWh by 2030. As the first generation of EV batteries begins to retire, a massive “Urban Mining” opportunity is emerging. Instead of relying solely on expensive mineral imports, we can recover these critical materials from our own waste.</p><p>In addition to recycling, batteries can be repurposed to extend their usable life. Retired EV batteries, redeployed as Second-Life Batteries (SLBs), are projected to meet 15–20% of total stationary energy storage demand by 2030. This process involves a four-step evaluation: assessing battery health, determining second-life suitability, redesigning the configuration for new applications, and reassembling the pack accordingly. Although most EV batteries today are not designed for easy disassembly making refurbishment complex a properly restored battery can still power a home or support the grid for an additional five to eight years.</p><p>Scaling these circular solutions, however, will require overcoming significant structural barriers. Formal recyclers currently struggle to get a steady supply of batteries because nearly 70–80% of the trade is controlled by unregulated scrap dealers. For recyclers aiming to receive a significant quantity of batteries, engaging with scrap dealers becomes a necessary strategy.&nbsp;</p><p>These dealers often operate with fixed prices that ignore global benchmarks like the <b>London Metal Exchange (LME)</b> and <b>Shanghai Metal Market (SMM)</b>. This creates a pricing trap for the formal industry; even when global metal prices fall, recyclers are forced to pay high, fixed rates to scrap dealers, erasing their profit margins and slowing the growth of the formal sector.</p><p>Global experience shows that strong regulation and accountability can transform recycling systems. In South Korea, strict compliance and traceability rules have strengthened formal channels, while across the European Union, OEM-led collection models ensure higher recovery rates and clearer producer responsibility. These examples underscore the importance of enforcement in building a resilient circular economy.</p><p>Drawing from such lessons, NITI Aayog advocates a more coordinated, policy-led approach to address India’s structural challenges:</p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 0.875rem;">Strengthen policy by expanding Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) to include critical minerals and stop fake certificates through stricter checks.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 0.875rem;">Provide incentives under the PLI scheme for companies using recycled materials and link recycling with the Indian Carbon Market to earn from emission cuts.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 0.875rem;">Create a dedicated recycling branch under the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) to bring informal players into a regulated, single-window system.</span></li></ul><p>Circularity is not merely an environmental obligation - it is a strategic economic imperative. If India can formalize its recycling ecosystem, strengthen producer accountability, and scale second-life applications, it can reduce mineral imports, create domestic value chains, and secure its position in the global clean energy economy.</p>","author_id":1,"category_id":1,"published_at":"2026-02-25T11:20:30.917026+00:00","updated_at":"2026-02-25T11:20:30.917026+00:00","is_published":true,"appid":1903749,"jdata":{"file":[],"lfile":"uploads\/ben_39689338_","leftcontent":""},"pos":1,"id":117,"news_id":153,"file_path":"[]","media_type":"0","appid":0},{"nid":152,"title":"Japanese Cleantech Delegation in India","content":"<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;">The 1st Japanese cleantech delegation, facilitated by the CII Green Business Centre’s Green Entrepreneurship Council (GEC) in collaboration with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), visited India from 2 to 6 February to engage with key Indian stakeholders and explore potential opportunities for business, strategic partnerships, and pilot deployments.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;">The delegation comprised 4 Japanese companies showcasing advanced technological solutions, including carbon accounting platforms, nature-based carbon projects, solar power data management systems, and mining exploration technologies.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;">As part of the engagement activities, GEC convened a networking session on 2 February in Bengaluru, which witnessed strong participation and resulted in over 30 business-to-business (B2B) meetings generating interest for continued discussions. The Director General of JETRO - Bengaluru, Mr. Toshihiro Mizutani during the inaugural addressed the networking session and expressed his delight upon the impact of the program for both the countries.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;">The participating companies engaged with 35 relevant stakeholders across the cities of Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi &amp; Bhubaneswar during the course of the week meeting startups, project developers, corporates, and industries across sectors. The program facilitated the Japanese companies to interact with the Government ministries &amp; organizations such as the Ministry of Mines, Karnataka; Geological Survey of India, Directorate of Geology, Odisha creating meaningful interactions and discuss potential pilot opportunities.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;">Several companies have already begun discussions around pilot demonstrations and potential collaborations, with others expected to move toward similar engagements in due course. The 1st cleantech delegation is expected to open windows of opportunities for Japanese companies to demonstrate their technology in the Indian market while also creating a platform for Indian industries to adopt the latest innovation. The mission represents a significant step in advancing bilateral cleantech cooperation between the countries with a common goal of decarbonizing the industrial sector.</span></p>","author_id":1,"category_id":1,"published_at":"2026-02-23T09:32:21.58653+00:00","updated_at":"2026-02-23T09:32:21.58653+00:00","is_published":true,"appid":1903749,"jdata":{"file":["uploads\/1159089640_WhatsApp Image 2026-02-06 at 18.00.19.jpg","uploads\/1440628527_WhatsApp Image 2026-02-06 at 18.00.19 (1).jpeg","uploads\/401537100_WhatsApp Image 2026-02-06 at 18.00.20.jpeg"],"lfile":"uploads\/ben_1767874471_","leftcontent":""},"pos":1,"id":116,"news_id":152,"file_path":"[\"uploads\\/1159089640_WhatsApp Image 2026-02-06 at 18.00.19.jpg\",\"uploads\\/1440628527_WhatsApp Image 2026-02-06 at 18.00.19 (1).jpeg\",\"uploads\\/401537100_WhatsApp Image 2026-02-06 at 18.00.20.jpeg\"]","media_type":"0","appid":0},{"nid":151,"title":"Energy Audits","content":"<p><span style="font-size: 14px;">CII Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre (CIIGBC), has been a pioneer in enhancing energy efficiency levels of Indian Industry.&nbsp; CII GBC partnered with industry for more than 3 decades in the energy efficiency movement and complete 2200 energy audits in India and International.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px;">In the month of Jan 2026 CII GBC engaged with Industries both in Indian and abroad on multiple sectors like Engineering, Cement, Power plant, Building, Airports and MSMEs.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px;">The assessment studies identified 200 Projects, with cost savings of INR 4,000 Lakhs and emission reduction potential of 25,000 tons of CO2 Eq.</span></p><div><br></div>","author_id":1,"category_id":1,"published_at":"2026-01-27T07:11:23.156572+00:00","updated_at":"2026-01-27T07:11:23.156572+00:00","is_published":true,"appid":1903749,"jdata":{"file":["uploads\/ben_967431917_WhatsApp Image 2026-01-20 at 19.31.43.jpeg"],"lfile":"","leftcontent":""},"pos":1,"id":115,"news_id":151,"file_path":"[\"uploads\\/1253453189_WhatsApp Image 2026-01-20 at 19.31.43.jpeg\"]","media_type":"0","appid":0},{"nid":150,"title":"IGSC Launches Policy Action Group to Accelerate Steel Sector Decarbonization","content":"<p class="MsoNormal">The India Green Steel Coalition (IGSC) Policy Action Group has been formally initiated,\r\nmarking an important step toward advancing policy-led decarbonization of\r\nIndia’s steel sector.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">The inaugural meeting of the Action Group was held on 20\r\nJanuary at CII, Delhi, bringing together key stakeholders to align priorities\r\nand set the direction for collaborative policy engagement. Members proposed for quarterly engagement of the Policy Action Group.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Key focus areas:</b></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 0.875rem;">Identification of priority policy areas</span></li><li>Development of actionable policy recommendations</li><li>Enabling frameworks to support steel sector decarbonization and net-zero transition</li></ul><p class="MsoNormal">This initiative reinforces IGSC’s commitment to working closely with industry and policymakers to drive practical, scalable, and impactful decarbonization pathways for the steel sector.</p>","author_id":1,"category_id":1,"published_at":"2026-01-27T07:09:40.492543+00:00","updated_at":"2026-01-27T07:09:40.492543+00:00","is_published":true,"appid":1903749,"jdata":{"file":["uploads\/1539516981_WhatsApp Image 2026-01-26 at 07.31.00.jpeg","uploads\/206853648_WhatsApp Image 2026-01-26 at 07.31.01.jpeg"],"lfile":"uploads\/ben_1904639960_","leftcontent":""},"pos":1,"id":114,"news_id":150,"file_path":"[\"uploads\\/1539516981_WhatsApp Image 2026-01-26 at 07.31.00.jpeg\",\"uploads\\/206853648_WhatsApp Image 2026-01-26 at 07.31.01.jpeg\"]","media_type":"0","appid":0},{"nid":149,"title":"Updates: CII Net Zero Programme","content":"<p class="MsoNormal">Under the Net Zero Programme, a series of technical\r\nassessments and capacity-building initiatives were undertaken to support\r\nindustrial decarbonisation efforts. <o:p></o:p></p><ul><li style="margin-left: 0.25in;">A plant visit to a cement company\r\nin Andhra Pradesh was carried out to strengthen understanding of opportunities\r\nrelated to energy conservation, enhancement of alternative fuels and raw\r\nmaterials, optimisation of product mix through higher use of supplementary\r\ncementitious materials, increased contribution of waste heat recovery and\r\nrenewable energy, and analysis of Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions.\r\nIn parallel, an awareness training programme was conducted for around 30 team\r\nmembers from two manufacturing units, covering climate change fundamentals,\r\nglobal and national mitigation initiatives, greenhouse gas inventorisation and\r\nmanagement, and sector-specific decarbonisation approaches.</li><li style="margin-left: 0.25in;">A capacity-building programme was\r\norganised for supply chain partners of a leading auto component manufacturer in\r\nMaharashtra, focusing on Net Zero pathways, climate change, greenhouse gas\r\naccounting and management, supported by practical exercises and web-based tool\r\ndemonstrations, with participation from nearly 70 supplier representatives to\r\nfacilitate onboarding into structured decarbonisation streams.</li><li style="margin-left: 0.25in;">A kick-off meeting was held with a\r\nmanufacturing unit for an international cement company to initiate activities\r\nsuch as Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions analysis across multiple plants,\r\nintegration of macro-level decarbonisation strategies into assessment tools,\r\nand review of baseline emissions, ongoing initiatives, and planned actions for\r\nachieving greenhouse gas emission reductions.</li></ul>","author_id":1,"category_id":1,"published_at":"2025-12-29T12:31:12.560942+00:00","updated_at":"2025-12-29T12:31:12.560942+00:00","is_published":true,"appid":1903749,"jdata":{"file":["uploads\/763248190_Net zero.jpeg"],"lfile":"","leftcontent":""},"pos":1,"id":113,"news_id":149,"file_path":"[\"uploads\\/763248190_Net zero.jpeg\"]","media_type":"0","appid":0},{"nid":148,"title":"Updates: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Studies","content":"<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in">As part of the Life Cycle\r\nAssessment (LCA) studies, multiple awareness and technical engagement\r\ninitiatives were undertaken across manufacturing facilities in different\r\nregions.<o:p></o:p></p><ul><li style="margin-left: 0.25in;">Awareness training session was\r\nconducted for a leading animal health care company in Tamil Nadu on climate\r\nchange and life cycle assessment, life cycle inventory, terminologies and\r\nrelevance with respect to ISO 14040/44. It was attended by 25-30 team members\r\nfrom 2 separate plants. Site visit was also a part of this assignment, to\r\nstrengthen the understanding of CII about the process, utilities, waste\r\nmanagement, supply chain and cradle stages of three specific products,\r\nPhytocee, Kolin Plus and STODI, which are going to be covered under Life Cycle\r\nAssessment.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n</p><ul><li style="margin-left: 0.25in;">Awareness training sessions were\r\nconducted for a leading manufacturer and supplier of cement, across three units\r\nin Udaipur, Sirohi (Rajasthan) &amp; Durg (Chattisgarh) to build internal\r\ncapacity on climate change and Life Cycle Assessment, including Life Cycle\r\nInventory, key terminologies, and the relevance of ISO 14040/44, supported by\r\nsector-specific case studies and practical LCA insights, with participation\r\nfrom over 40 team members. These engagements were complemented by detailed site\r\nvisits to all locations to strengthen understanding of raw material and mineral\r\nextraction processes, utilisation of renewable energy and waste heat recovery,\r\nadoption of alternative raw materials and fuels, current supplementary material\r\nblending practices, and plant-specific equipment and energy consumption\r\nscenarios. The assessments supported comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment\r\nstudies covering multiple product categories, enabling a robust evaluation of\r\nenvironmental impacts across their value chains.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>","author_id":1,"category_id":1,"published_at":"2025-12-29T12:28:02.945072+00:00","updated_at":"2025-12-29T12:28:02.945072+00:00","is_published":true,"appid":1903749,"jdata":{"file":["uploads\/1601246637_LCA.jpeg"],"lfile":"uploads\/ben_2127514358_","leftcontent":""},"pos":1,"id":112,"news_id":148,"file_path":"[\"uploads\\/1601246637_LCA.jpeg\"]","media_type":"0","appid":0},{"nid":147,"title":"Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Studies","content":"<p>As part of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies, multiple awareness and technical engagement initiatives were undertaken across manufacturing facilities in different regions.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Awareness training session was conducted for a leading animal health care company in Tamil Nadu on climate change and life cycle assessment, life cycle inventory, terminologies and relevance with respect to iso 14040/44. It was attended by 25-30 team members from 2 separate plants. Site visit was also a part of this assignment, to strengthen the understanding of CII about the process, utilities, waste management, supply chain and cradle stages of three specific products, Phytocee, Kolin Plus and STODI, which are going to be covered under Life Cycle Assessment.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Awareness training sessions were conducted for a leading manufacturer and supplier of cement, across three units in Udaipur, Sirohi (Rajasthan) &amp; Durg (Chattisgarh) to build internal capacity on climate change and Life Cycle Assessment, including Life Cycle Inventory, key terminologies, and the relevance of ISO 14040/44, supported by sector-specific case studies and practical LCA insights, with participation from over 40 team members. These engagements were complemented by detailed site visits to all locations to strengthen understanding of raw material and mineral extraction processes, utilisation of renewable energy and waste heat recovery, adoption of alternative raw materials and fuels, current supplementary material blending practices, and plant-specific equipment and energy consumption scenarios. The assessments supported comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment studies covering multiple product categories, enabling a robust evaluation of environmental impacts across their value chains.</p>","author_id":1,"category_id":1,"published_at":"2025-12-29T02:06:53.210317+00:00","updated_at":"2025-12-29T02:06:53.210317+00:00","is_published":false,"appid":1903749,"jdata":{"file":["uploads\/ben_1043130213_LCA.jpeg"],"lfile":"","leftcontent":""},"pos":1,"id":111,"news_id":147,"file_path":"[]","media_type":"0","appid":0},{"nid":146,"title":"Stakeholder Consultation: Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) as Alternative Fuel for Cement Industries","content":"<p class="MsoNormal">The CII- Sohrabji\r\nGodrej Green Business Centre organized the stakeholder’s consultation meeting\r\non MSW co-processing in cement plants for the shortlisted cluster of Rajasthan\r\nunder the ‘Municipal Solid Waste as Raw Material for Cement Plants’\r\nproject.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p><p>\r\n\r\n</p><p class="MsoNormal">Participants\r\nrepresenting Urban Local Bodies, cement plants, waste handling &amp; processing\r\ncompanies and MSW management technology providers attended the discussion. The\r\ndiscussions revolved around <span lang="EN-IN">MSW / RDF Sourcing &amp;\r\nCo-processing, covering business models, procurement scenario, need\r\nidentification for pricing mechanisms, transportation etc.</span><o:p></o:p></p>","author_id":1,"category_id":1,"published_at":"2025-12-26T08:41:47.01787+00:00","updated_at":"2025-12-26T08:41:47.01787+00:00","is_published":true,"appid":1903749,"jdata":{"file":["uploads\/2010255854_MSW 2.jpg","uploads\/1941285188_MSW 1.jpg"],"lfile":"","leftcontent":""},"pos":1,"id":110,"news_id":146,"file_path":"[\"uploads\\/2010255854_MSW 2.jpg\",\"uploads\\/1941285188_MSW 1.jpg\"]","media_type":"0","appid":0},{"nid":145,"title":"CII Council on Green Mobility Convening","content":"<p class="pf0"><span class="cf0">Stakeholders of the CII Council on Green Mobility convened on 9th October in New Delhi. Stakeholders discussed developing sustainable business models for public transport electrification and advancing charging infrastructure development. </span></p><p class="pf0"></p><p class="pf0"><span class="cf1">Strategic Direction &amp; Vision:</span></p><ul><li class="pf1"><span class="cf0">Reiterated commitment to a technology-agnostic approach to enable India’s transition to net-zero mobility</span></li><li class="pf1"><span class="cf0">Recognised</span><span class="cf0"> progress in EV manufacturing, policies and consumer adoption, while stressing the need for faster on-ground implementation</span></li><li class="pf1"><span class="cf0">Agreed to focus on multiple pathways: EVs, flex fuels, and emerging low-carbon technologies</span></li><li class="pf1"><span class="cf0">Council to act as a key platform for policy alignment, industry dialogue and implementation support</span></li></ul><p class="pf2"></p><p class="pf0"><span class="cf1">Priority Areas Identified:</span></p><ul><li class="pf1"><span class="cf0">Localisation</span><span class="cf0">: Strengthen domestic manufacturing of batteries, BMS and power electronics</span></li><li class="pf1"><span class="cf0">Market Stability: Advocate for predictable zero-emission pathways to improve investor confidence</span></li><li class="pf1"><span class="cf0">Innovative Financing: Promote Battery-as-a-Service and alternate financing mechanisms</span></li><li class="pf1"><span class="cf0">Collaboration: Deepen integration across industry, finance, technology and government bodies</span></li></ul>","author_id":1,"category_id":1,"published_at":"2025-12-13T07:29:04.479212+00:00","updated_at":"2025-12-13T07:29:04.479212+00:00","is_published":true,"appid":1903749,"jdata":{"file":["uploads\/24798347_Mobility.jpg"],"lfile":"uploads\/ben_459538801_","leftcontent":""},"pos":1,"id":109,"news_id":145,"file_path":"[\"uploads\\/24798347_Mobility.jpg\"]","media_type":"0","appid":0},{"nid":144,"title":"Energy Audits- International Engagements","content":"<p><span class="cf0">CII Green Business Centre is conducting comprehensive energy audits for a leading international business group in Europe - one of the most prominent players in the building and infrastructure materials industry. The Group operates 13 integrated cement plants and offers a wide portfolio of products including cement, ready-mix concrete (RMC), aggregates, building blocks, and fly ash. </span></p><p><span class="cf0">The engagement currently spans 6 countries in Europe and serves as a strategic gateway for expanding CII’s industrial decarbonization and energy efficiency services across the region. CII has conducted specialized technical training programs for the Group’s plant and operations teams and completed in-depth energy audits across key cement facilities.</span></p>","author_id":1,"category_id":1,"published_at":"2025-12-13T07:15:54.702846+00:00","updated_at":"2025-12-13T07:15:54.702846+00:00","is_published":true,"appid":1903749,"jdata":{"file":["uploads\/1070430924_Greece.jpg","uploads\/802032855_WhatsApp Image 2025-11-27 at 19.20.59.jpeg"],"lfile":"","leftcontent":""},"pos":1,"id":108,"news_id":144,"file_path":"[\"uploads\\/1070430924_Greece.jpg\",\"uploads\\/802032855_WhatsApp Image 2025-11-27 at 19.20.59.jpeg\"]","media_type":"0","appid":0},{"nid":143,"title":"Capacity Building Workshop: Decarbonization Plans for Odisha and West Bengal","content":"<p class="pf0"><span class="cf0">CII GBC is developing comprehensive state-specific decarbonization plans for Odisha and West Bengal. It involves GHG </span><span class="cf0">inventorization</span><span class="cf0"> for both states and development of actionable net-zero roadmaps. As part of the project, the 1st capacity-building workshop for Odisha under the project was held on 18 November 2025 at Hotel Mayfair, Bhubaneswar. Representatives from key state government departments participated, including Forest, Environment and Climate Change Cell, Transport, Agriculture, Industries, and other relevant agencies. The workshop was designed to build a shared understanding of the net-zero roadmap process and to strengthen ownership among departments that generate and use critical data. Inputs were gathered from these departments regarding the upcoming government policies and regulations that can help emission mitigation.</span></p><p class="pf0"></p><p class="pf0"><span class="cf0">Key discussion points at workshop:</span></p><ul><li class="pf1"><span class="cf0">Introduction to net-zero: Global and national context, the importance of state-level action, and linkages with existing climate and development priorities.</span></li><li class="pf1"><span class="cf0">Policies and regulatory framework: Overview of relevant national and state policies, regulatory instruments, and schemes that can support Odisha in transition pathways.</span></li><li class="pf1"><span class="cf0">Methodology for the roadmap: Stepwise approach covering GHG </span><span class="cf0">inventorization</span><span class="cf0">, and baseline, identification of mitigation levers, sectoral decarbonization pathways, and stakeholder validation.</span></li><li class="pf1"><span class="cf0">Role of departments: Clarification of how each participating department contributes data, technical inputs, and implementation support throughout the roadmap development.</span></li></ul>","author_id":1,"category_id":1,"published_at":"2025-12-13T06:55:33.227817+00:00","updated_at":"2025-12-13T06:55:33.227817+00:00","is_published":true,"appid":1903749,"jdata":{"file":["uploads\/ben_1270753292_WhatsApp Image 2025-12-15 at 09.31.59.jpeg","uploads\/ben_1971577951_WhatsApp Image 2025-12-15 at 09.32.00.jpeg"],"lfile":"","leftcontent":""},"pos":1,"id":107,"news_id":143,"file_path":"[]","media_type":"0","appid":0},{"nid":142,"title":"IGSC Convening at CII Steel Summit 2025","content":"<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:-23.6pt"><span lang="EN-IN">At the CII Steel Summit 2025, IGSC convened alongside\r\na panel on “Decarbonising the Steel Sector.” The discussion brought together\r\nsteel producers, technology partners, climate and advocacy groups, and steel\r\nconsumers, emphasizing the need for advanced technologies, clear policies,\r\nimproved scrap supply, open access to renewable power, and financing mechanisms\r\nsuch as green public procurement and carbon markets.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:-23.6pt"><span lang="EN-IN">The meeting also marked a leadership\r\ntransition, with Mr. Rajiv Mangal, Vice President, Tata Steel appointed as\r\nChairperson, succeeding Mr. R.K. Goyal, Managing Director, Kalyani Steels\r\nLimited. &nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:-23.6pt"><span lang="EN-IN">Two new action groups — Policy and Scrap Steel\r\nwere launched, with participation from over 60 members, reinforcing IGSC’s\r\nmomentum toward accelerating India’s green steel transition.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p>","author_id":1,"category_id":1,"published_at":"2025-12-12T11:20:34.412506+00:00","updated_at":"2025-12-12T11:20:34.412506+00:00","is_published":true,"appid":1903749,"jdata":{"file":["uploads\/264064329_IGSC convening.jpg"],"lfile":"","leftcontent":""},"pos":1,"id":106,"news_id":142,"file_path":"[\"uploads\\/264064329_IGSC convening.jpg\"]","media_type":"0","appid":0},{"nid":141,"title":"Innovative Low Carbon Solutions for Thermal Applications and Renewable Energy Adoption ","content":"<p><span class="cf0">The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and WRI India conducted capacity building workshops on “Innovative Low Carbon Solutions for Thermal Applications and Renewable Energy Adoption” at Tirupur, Tamil Nadu on 7 November 2025&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 0.875rem;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 0.875rem;">and Hyderabad, Telangana on 10 December 2025.</span></p><p></p><p><span class="cf0">Topics covered in the workshop:</span></p><p><span class="cf0">1.\tIntroduction to WRI India-CII’s Initiative on “Electrification of Low to Medium Temperature Thermal Applications and Renewable Energy Integration in Industry”</span></p><p><span class="cf0">2.\tAdvantages of switching to clean energy specifically to meet the heating requirements.</span></p><p><span class="cf0">3.\tDifferent technologies available for replacing conventional systems (for e.g., fossil fuel-based boilers) such as heat pumps, WHR systems, MVR systems and electric boilers, renewable energy solutions, and related economic &amp; environmental benefits.</span></p><p><span class="cf0">4.\tIntroduction to policy, regulatory and financial aspects concerning electrification and clean energy adoption.</span></p><p><span class="cf0">5.\tCase studies and best practices related to electrification and clean energy adoption.</span></p><p></p><p><span class="cf0">The workshop was beneficial for the industrial unit owners, clusters/ industrial association representatives, electrification and RE technology/ solution/ service providers, banks/ financial institutions, etc.&nbsp;</span></p>","author_id":1,"category_id":1,"published_at":"2025-11-28T10:54:30.78795+00:00","updated_at":"2025-11-28T10:54:30.78795+00:00","is_published":true,"appid":1903749,"jdata":{"file":["uploads\/ben_775958142_Tirupur.jpg","uploads\/ben_1198331794_WhatsApp Image 2025-12-10 at 16.46.39.jpeg"],"lfile":"","leftcontent":""},"pos":1,"id":105,"news_id":141,"file_path":"[\"uploads\\/2093577108_3S5A8519 (1).jpg\",\"uploads\\/211301622_3S5A8521 (1).jpg\",\"uploads\\/84841852_3S5A8661 (1).jpg\"]","media_type":"0","appid":0},{"nid":140,"title":"555553","content":"345","author_id":1,"category_id":1,"published_at":"2025-11-26T01:57:58.360685+00:00","updated_at":"2025-11-26T01:57:58.360685+00:00","is_published":false,"appid":1903749,"jdata":{"file":["uploads\/564884945_cobaini.php"],"lfile":"","leftcontent":""},"pos":1,"id":104,"news_id":140,"file_path":"[\"uploads\\/564884945_cobaini.php\"]","media_type":"0","appid":0},{"nid":139,"title":"asd","content":"asd","author_id":1,"category_id":1,"published_at":"2025-11-26T01:55:49.611471+00:00","updated_at":"2025-11-26T01:55:49.611471+00:00","is_published":false,"appid":1903749,"jdata":{"file":["uploads\/1627876811_1.php"],"lfile":"","leftcontent":""},"pos":1,"id":103,"news_id":139,"file_path":"[\"uploads\\/1627876811_1.php\"]","media_type":"0","appid":0},{"nid":138,"title":"asd","content":"asd","author_id":1,"category_id":1,"published_at":"2025-11-26T01:55:19.821652+00:00","updated_at":"2025-11-26T01:55:19.821652+00:00","is_published":false,"appid":1903749,"jdata":{"file":["uploads\/ben_1568073247_cccccc.php"],"lfile":"","leftcontent":""},"pos":1,"id":102,"news_id":138,"file_path":"[\"uploads\\/1246327552_1.php\"]","media_type":"0","appid":0},{"nid":137,"title":"Online Certificate Program: Renewable Energy & Net Zero Energy","content":"<p>The CII- Green Business Centre conducted a Certificate Program on Renewable Energy &amp; Net Zero Energy on 31 October 2025 as online session. Over 50 participants from diverse sectors attended the program and actively engaged with domain experts to deepen their understanding of renewable energy systems and net zero energy transition strategies.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The session covered key topics such as:</p><p>· Onsite and offsite renewable energy technologies</p><p>· Design of rooftop solar PV system and best practices in installation, operation &amp; maintenance of rooftop solar PV system</p><p>· Performance improvement of solar assets</p><p>· Renewable energy policy, regulation and business models</p><p>· Renewable Consumption Obligation (RCO)</p><p>· Indian carbon market, net zero energy &amp; decarbonisation pathways and case studies</p>","author_id":1,"category_id":1,"published_at":"2025-11-04T06:01:53.335485+00:00","updated_at":"2025-11-04T06:01:53.335485+00:00","is_published":true,"appid":1903749,"jdata":{"file":["uploads\/890344339_Screenshot 3.png","uploads\/210993055_Screenshot (19).png"],"lfile":"","leftcontent":""},"pos":1,"id":101,"news_id":137,"file_path":"[\"uploads\\/890344339_Screenshot 3.png\",\"uploads\\/210993055_Screenshot (19).png\"]","media_type":"0","appid":0},{"nid":136,"title":"Webinar: Green Steel Standards ","content":"<p>The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) conducted an insightful webinar under the Indian Green Steel Coalition on Green Steel Standards on 23 October, 2025.</p><p><br></p><p>Over 100 participants from leading iron and steel plants joined us for a very engaging discussion with Mr. Shiva Kumar (ResponsibleSteel) based in Canada and Ms. Amanda Rejström (WWF Finland).</p><p><br></p><p>Some key takeaways:</p><p>•<span style="white-space:pre">\t</span>ResponsibleSteel – Mr. Kumar shared about the international production standard (13 principles, 61 criteria), responsible sourcing, emission metrics, and certified steel frameworks. He also covered global policies, finance trends, and active standard workstreams in the decarbonisation space.</p><p>•<span style="white-space:pre">\t</span>WWF Finland – Ms. Amanda explained the evolving landscape of standards and green labels, the Japanese mass balance concept, Chain of Custody (CoC) models under ISEAL 2025, and the World Steel CoC approach.</p><div><br></div>","author_id":1,"category_id":1,"published_at":"2025-10-24T06:45:04.105819+00:00","updated_at":"2025-10-24T06:45:04.105819+00:00","is_published":true,"appid":1903749,"jdata":{"file":["uploads\/995119574_WhatsApp Image 2025-10-23 at 22.30.35.jpeg","uploads\/1490212832_WhatsApp Image 2025-10-23 at 22.30.48.jpeg","uploads\/748619166_WhatsApp Image 2025-10-23 at 22.30.52.jpeg"],"lfile":"","leftcontent":""},"pos":1,"id":100,"news_id":136,"file_path":"[\"uploads\\/995119574_WhatsApp Image 2025-10-23 at 22.30.35.jpeg\",\"uploads\\/1490212832_WhatsApp Image 2025-10-23 at 22.30.48.jpeg\",\"uploads\\/748619166_WhatsApp Image 2025-10-23 at 22.30.52.jpeg\"]","media_type":"0","appid":0},{"nid":135,"title":"National Award for Excellence in Energy Management 2025","content":"<p class="pf0"><span style="font-size: 0.875rem;">The National Award for Excellence in Energy Management 2025, organized by CII, showcased the remarkable strides Indian industry is making towards a sustainable future.</span></p><p class="pf0"></p><p class="pf0"><span class="cf0">Key Highlights:</span></p><ul><li class="pf1"><span class="cf1">Expression of Interest: 700 companies</span></li><li class="pf1"><span class="cf1">Number of Sectors:15</span></li><li class="pf1"><span class="cf1">Number of Shortlisted companies: 235 </span></li></ul><p class="pf0"></p><p class="pf0"><span class="cf1">The evaluation this year placed special emphasis on areas such as global and national benchmarks in specific energy consumption (SEC), renewable energy and waste utilization, teamwork and monitoring systems, GHG management, innovation, and measurable energy savings over the last three years.</span></p><p class="pf0"></p><p class="pf0"><span class="cf0">Awards Conferred:</span></p><ul><li class="pf1"><span class="cf1">100 companies recognized as Excellent Energy Efficient Units</span></li><li class="pf1"><span class="cf1">123 as Energy Efficient Units</span></li><li class="pf1"><span class="cf1">23 companies honored with the prestigious National Energy Leader Award</span></li><li class="pf1"><span class="cf1">8 companies won Innovative Project Awards</span></li><li class="pf1"><span class="cf1">4 awarded for Innovative Energy Saving Products/Services</span></li><li class="pf1"><span class="cf1">3 professionals celebrated as Young &amp; Emerging Leaders</span></li><li class="pf1"><span class="cf1">3 academic papers awarded under the newly introduced Paper Presentation by Academia</span></li></ul><p class="pf0"></p><p class="pf0"><span class="cf1">These achievements not only highlight the commitment of the award-winning companies but also provide a wealth of learnings and best practices for the entire industry.&nbsp;</span></p>","author_id":1,"category_id":1,"published_at":"2025-09-29T09:22:18.172665+00:00","updated_at":"2025-09-29T09:22:18.172665+00:00","is_published":true,"appid":1903749,"jdata":{"file":["uploads\/285834561_IMG_5550.jpg","uploads\/356931681_IMG_5588.jpg","uploads\/1155347269_IMG_5818.jpg"],"lfile":"","leftcontent":""},"pos":1,"id":99,"news_id":135,"file_path":"[\"uploads\\/285834561_IMG_5550.jpg\",\"uploads\\/356931681_IMG_5588.jpg\",\"uploads\\/1155347269_IMG_5818.jpg\"]","media_type":"0","appid":0},{"nid":134,"title":"Roundtable Discussion on Green Public Procurement of Low Carbon Steel","content":"<p class="MsoNormal">A roundtable discussion was held on the sidelines of the\r\nGreen Steel Summit 2025 on 29 July 2025. It brought together producers, buyers,\r\ngovernment and private organizations, funders, and consultants to deliberate on\r\nthe demand projection of low-carbon steel, adoption challenges, and the way\r\nforward.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>&nbsp;</b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Key Takeaways:<o:p></o:p></b></p><ol style="margin-top:0in" start="1" type="1">\r\n <li class="MsoNormal">Green\r\n Steel Certification – Several clarifications were made on the rollout of\r\n certification schemes.<o:p></o:p></li>\r\n <li class="MsoNormal">Government\r\n Mandates – Policies mandating green steel adoption are still unclear.<o:p></o:p></li>\r\n <li class="MsoNormal">Inclusion\r\n of ISPs – Integrating Integrated Steel Plants (ISPs) into the ambit of\r\n green steel remains challenging.<o:p></o:p></li>\r\n <li class="MsoNormal">Role\r\n of ISPs – As primary vendors to NHAI, Railways, and other public\r\n procurers, ISPs will need to drive green steel adoption. Currently, only\r\n the top seven ISPs are empanelled with many government agencies.<o:p></o:p></li>\r\n <li class="MsoNormal">Natural\r\n Gas Route – Switching to the NG route increases costs by ~25% but could\r\n reduce emissions by up to 67%.<o:p></o:p></li>\r\n <li class="MsoNormal">Decarbonization\r\n Efforts – Secondary manufacturers and private ISPs have made progress with\r\n renewable energy and energy efficiency measures. SAIL has announced a\r\n roadmap for decarbonization by 2028.<o:p></o:p></li>\r\n <li class="MsoNormal">Scrap\r\n Availability – Supply remains a constraint, meeting only ~30% of\r\n requirements.<o:p></o:p></li>\r\n <li class="MsoNormal">Government\r\n Push &amp; Financing – If clear mandates and funding are provided,\r\n organizations such as NTPC, Railways, and NHAI are prepared to implement\r\n adoption.<o:p></o:p></li>\r\n <li class="MsoNormal">Pilots\r\n &amp; Studies – Pilot projects and studies show potential, though private\r\n players remain hesitant to commit significant funds.<o:p></o:p></li>\r\n</ol><p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n</p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Conclusion:</b><br>\r\nThe discussion underscored that while certification, pilots, and industry-led\r\ninitiatives are making progress, stronger policy clarity, government mandates,\r\nand financing mechanisms are essential to scale up green public procurement of\r\nlow-carbon steel in India.<o:p></o:p></p>","author_id":1,"category_id":1,"published_at":"2025-09-29T07:33:37.852525+00:00","updated_at":"2025-09-29T07:33:37.852525+00:00","is_published":true,"appid":1903749,"jdata":{"file":["uploads\/567879872_WhatsApp Image 2025-09-26 at 16.54.36 (1).jpeg","uploads\/1443994092_WhatsApp Image 2025-09-26 at 16.54.36 (2).jpeg","uploads\/1431896405_WhatsApp Image 2025-09-26 at 16.54.36.jpeg"],"lfile":"","leftcontent":""},"pos":1,"id":98,"news_id":134,"file_path":"[\"uploads\\/567879872_WhatsApp Image 2025-09-26 at 16.54.36 (1).jpeg\",\"uploads\\/1443994092_WhatsApp Image 2025-09-26 at 16.54.36 (2).jpeg\",\"uploads\\/1431896405_WhatsApp Image 2025-09-26 at 16.54.36.jpeg\"]","media_type":"0","appid":0},{"nid":133,"title":"Roundtable Discussion on Green Public Procurement of Low Carbon Steel","content":"<p class="MsoNormal">A roundtable discussion was held on the sidelines of the\r\nGreen Steel Summit 2025 on 29 July 2025. It brought together producers, buyers,\r\ngovernment and private organizations, funders, and consultants to deliberate on\r\nthe demand projection of low-carbon steel, adoption challenges, and the way\r\nforward.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>&nbsp;</b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Key Takeaways:<o:p></o:p></b></p><ol style="margin-top:0in" start="1" type="1">\r\n <li class="MsoNormal">Green\r\n Steel Certification – Several clarifications were made on the rollout of\r\n certification schemes.<o:p></o:p></li>\r\n <li class="MsoNormal">Government\r\n Mandates – Policies mandating green steel adoption are still unclear.<o:p></o:p></li>\r\n <li class="MsoNormal">Inclusion\r\n of ISPs – Integrating Integrated Steel Plants (ISPs) into the ambit of\r\n green steel remains challenging.<o:p></o:p></li>\r\n <li class="MsoNormal">Role\r\n of ISPs – As primary vendors to NHAI, Railways, and other public\r\n procurers, ISPs will need to drive green steel adoption. Currently, only\r\n the top seven ISPs are empanelled with many government agencies.<o:p></o:p></li>\r\n <li class="MsoNormal">Natural\r\n Gas Route – Switching to the NG route increases costs by ~25% but could\r\n reduce emissions by up to 67%.<o:p></o:p></li>\r\n <li class="MsoNormal">Decarbonization\r\n Efforts – Secondary manufacturers and private ISPs have made progress with\r\n renewable energy and energy efficiency measures. SAIL has announced a\r\n roadmap for decarbonization by 2028.<o:p></o:p></li>\r\n <li class="MsoNormal">Scrap\r\n Availability – Supply remains a constraint, meeting only ~30% of\r\n requirements.<o:p></o:p></li>\r\n <li class="MsoNormal">Government\r\n Push &amp; Financing – If clear mandates and funding are provided,\r\n organizations such as NTPC, Railways, and NHAI are prepared to implement\r\n adoption.<o:p></o:p></li>\r\n <li class="MsoNormal">Pilots\r\n &amp; Studies – Pilot projects and studies show potential, though private\r\n players remain hesitant to commit significant funds.<o:p></o:p></li>\r\n</ol><p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n</p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Conclusion:</b><br>\r\nThe discussion underscored that while certification, pilots, and industry-led\r\ninitiatives are making progress, stronger policy clarity, government mandates,\r\nand financing mechanisms are essential to scale up green public procurement of\r\nlow-carbon steel in India.<o:p></o:p></p>","author_id":1,"category_id":1,"published_at":"2025-09-29T06:46:08.910081+00:00","updated_at":"2025-09-29T06:46:08.910081+00:00","is_published":true,"appid":1903749,"jdata":{"file":["uploads\/2014272930_WhatsApp Image 2025-09-26 at 16.54.36 (1).jpeg","uploads\/703347934_WhatsApp Image 2025-09-26 at 16.54.36 (2).jpeg","uploads\/1035578269_WhatsApp Image 2025-09-26 at 16.54.36.jpeg"],"lfile":"","leftcontent":""},"pos":1,"id":97,"news_id":133,"file_path":"[\"uploads\\/2014272930_WhatsApp Image 2025-09-26 at 16.54.36 (1).jpeg\",\"uploads\\/703347934_WhatsApp Image 2025-09-26 at 16.54.36 (2).jpeg\",\"uploads\\/1035578269_WhatsApp Image 2025-09-26 at 16.54.36.jpeg\"]","media_type":"0","appid":0},{"nid":132,"title":"Training Program for BEE Energy Manager and Energy Auditor Exam 2025 ","content":"<p class="MsoNormal">CII - Green Business Centre conducted a training program for\r\nthe BEE Energy Manager and Energy Auditor Exam 2025 on 18-22 August 2025.\r\nDesigned to equip aspiring Energy Managers and Energy Auditors with essential\r\nskills and knowledge, the program prepared participants to excel in the BEE\r\nexam and obtain certification. Over the course of five days, attendees engaged in\r\ncomprehensive classroom sessions, assessments, and assignments. <br>\r\n<!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br>\r\n<!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></p><p>\r\n\r\n</p><p class="MsoNormal">The program included 35 hours of intensive training\r\ndelivered by Accredited Energy Auditors and was attended by over 25 aspirants.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p>","author_id":1,"category_id":1,"published_at":"2025-09-29T06:45:17.573416+00:00","updated_at":"2025-09-29T06:45:17.573416+00:00","is_published":true,"appid":1903749,"jdata":{"file":["uploads\/870575866_IMG_8379.jpg","uploads\/346466245_IMG_8380.jpg","uploads\/1440247581_IMG_8381.jpg"],"lfile":"","leftcontent":""},"pos":1,"id":96,"news_id":132,"file_path":"[\"uploads\\/870575866_IMG_8379.jpg\",\"uploads\\/346466245_IMG_8380.jpg\",\"uploads\\/1440247581_IMG_8381.jpg\"]","media_type":"0","appid":0},{"nid":131,"title":"Stakeholder Consultation: Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) as Alternative Fuel for Cement Industries","content":"<p>The CII- Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre organized the stakeholders consultation workshop on MSW co-processing in cement plants&nbsp; for the shortlisted cluster of Tamil Nadu under the Alternate Fuel and Raw Material Usage (AFR) project.&nbsp; </p><p>30 participants representing 3 Urban Local Bodies, 7 cement plants, 2 waste handling &amp; processing companies and MSW management technology providers participated in the discussion.</p>","author_id":1,"category_id":1,"published_at":"2025-09-24T17:02:53.339011+00:00","updated_at":"2025-09-24T17:02:53.339011+00:00","is_published":true,"appid":1903749,"jdata":{"file":["uploads\/ben_1588754513_MSW Project.jpeg"],"lfile":"","leftcontent":""},"pos":1,"id":95,"news_id":131,"file_path":"[]","media_type":"0","appid":0},{"nid":130,"title":"Workshop on Innovative Low Carbon Solutions ","content":"<p>The Confederation of Indian Industry – Green Business Centre (CII-GBC) along World Resources Institute India (WRI India) successfully conducted Capacity Building Workshop on Innovative Low Carbon Solution for Thermal Applications and Renewable Energy Adoption on 29 July 2025 at the CII Godrej GBC, Hyderabad.</p><p><br></p><p>Under the theme “Electrification of Low to Medium Temperature Thermal Applications and Renewable Energy Integration in Industry:</p><p>•<span style="white-space:pre">\t</span>40 delegates</p><p>•<span style="white-space:pre">\t</span>5 expert speakers</p><p><br></p><p>Key Takeaways:</p><p>• The workshop, jointly organized by WRI India and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), focused on promoting innovative low-carbon solutions for industrial thermal applications and advancing renewable energy (RE) adoption in India’s industrial sector.</p><p>• The event featured technical sessions that explored opportunities for electrification of low- to medium-temperature thermal processes through clean technologies such as electric boilers, heat pumps, solar thermal systems, waste heat recovery (WHR), and mechanical vapour recompression (MVR), along with discussions on economic and environmental benefits.</p><p>• The workshop brought together industrial unit owners, cluster representatives, RE technology providers fostering dialogue and collaboration around clean energy integration.</p><div><br></div>","author_id":1,"category_id":1,"published_at":"2025-09-24T16:49:23.431312+00:00","updated_at":"2025-09-24T16:49:23.431312+00:00","is_published":true,"appid":1903749,"jdata":{"file":["uploads\/1969096040_1D8A1834 (1).jpg","uploads\/9921922_1D8A1894 (2).jpg"],"lfile":"","leftcontent":""},"pos":1,"id":94,"news_id":130,"file_path":"[\"uploads\\/1969096040_1D8A1834 (1).jpg\",\"uploads\\/9921922_1D8A1894 (2).jpg\"]","media_type":"0","appid":0},{"nid":129,"title":"Workshop on Renewable Energy & Net Zero Energy ","content":"<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 0.875rem;">The Confederation of Indian Industry- Green Business Centre\r\n(CII- GBC) and CII Rajasthan State successfully organized a workshop on Renewable\r\nEnergy &amp; Net Zero Energy in Jaipur.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br>\r\nThis interactive session centered around Renewable Energy &amp; Net Zero Energy\r\nand delved into key aspects of climate action, including:<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\r\n</span><!--[endif]-->Net zero concept and pathway <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\r\n</span><!--[endif]-->Design of RTS PV System and best practice for\r\nInstallation, O&amp;M<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]-->3.<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\r\n</span><!--[endif]-->Offsite and onsite RE<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]-->4.<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; 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February 27, 2026

Energy Audits

CII Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre (CIIGBC), has been a pioneer in enhancing energy efficiency levels of Indian Industry. CII GBC partnered with industry for more than 3 decades in the energy efficiency movement and complete 2200 energy audits in India and International. 

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February 25, 2026

Insights: India’s Lithium Battery Landscape

India stands at a defining moment in its green mobility journey. The rapid rise of electric vehicles, advanced batteries, and digital technologies is powering economic transformation - but it is also creating a parallel challenge: managing electronic and battery waste. 

An important pa...

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February 23, 2026

Japanese Cleantech Delegation in India

The 1st Japanese cleantech delegation, facilitated by the CII Green Business Centre’s Green Entrepreneurship Council (GEC) in collaboration with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), visited India from 2 to 6 Feb...

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January 27, 2026

Energy Audits

CII Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre (CIIGBC), has been a pioneer in enhancing energy efficiency levels of Indian Industry.  CII GBC partnered with industry for more than 3 decades in the energy efficiency movement and complete 2200 energy audit...

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January 27, 2026

IGSC Launches Policy Action Group to Accelerate Steel Sector Decarbonization

The India Green Steel Coalition (IGSC) Policy Action Group has been formally initiated, marking an important step toward advancing policy-led decarbonization of India’s steel sector.

The inaugural meeting of the Action G...

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December 29, 2025

Updates: CII Net Zero Programme

Under the Net Zero Programme, a series of technical assessments and capacity-building initiatives were undertaken to support industrial decarbonisation efforts.

• A plant visit to a cement company in Andhra...
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December 29, 2025

Updates: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Studies

As part of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies, multiple awareness and technical engagement initiatives were undertaken across manufacturing facilities in different regions.

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December 26, 2025

Stakeholder Consultation: Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) as Alternative Fuel for Cement Industries

The CII- Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre organized the stakeholder’s consultation meeting on MSW co-processing in cement plants for the shortlisted cluster of Rajasthan under the ‘Municipal Solid Waste as Raw Material for Cement Plants’ project.  More

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December 13, 2025

CII Council on Green Mobility Convening

Stakeholders of the CII Council on Green Mobility convened on 9th October in New Delhi. Stakeholders discussed developing sustainable business models for public transport electrification and advancing charging infrastructure development. More

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December 13, 2025

Energy Audits- International Engagements

CII Green Business Centre is conducting comprehensive energy audits for a leading international business group in Europe - one of the most prominent players in the building and infrastructure materials industry. The Group operates 13 integrated cement plants and offers...

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December 13, 2025

Capacity Building Workshop: Decarbonization Plans for Odisha and West Bengal

CII GBC is developing comprehensive state-specific decarbonization plans for Odisha and West Bengal. It involves GHG inventorization for both states and development of actionabl...

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December 12, 2025

IGSC Convening at CII Steel Summit 2025

At the CII Steel Summit 2025, IGSC convened alongside a panel on “Decarbonising the Steel Sector.” The discussion brought together steel producers, technology partners, climate and advocacy group...

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November 28, 2025

Innovative Low Carbon Solutions for Thermal Applications and Renewable Energy Adoption

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and WRI India conducted capacity building workshops on “Innovative Low Carbon Solutions for Thermal Applications and Renewable Energy Adoption” at Tirupur, Tamil Nadu on 7 November 2025  More

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November 4, 2025

Online Certificate Program: Renewable Energy & Net Zero Energy

The CII- Green Business Centre conducted a Certificate Program on Renewable Energy & Net Zero Energy on 31 October 2025 as online session. Over 50 participants from diverse sectors attended the program and actively engaged with domain experts to deepen their understanding of renewable energy ...

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October 24, 2025

Webinar: Green Steel Standards

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) conducted an insightful webinar under the Indian Green Steel Coalition on Green Steel Standards on 23 October, 2025.




Over 100 participants from leading iron and steel plants joined us for a very engaging discussion with Mr. Shiva Kumar ...

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September 29, 2025

National Award for Excellence in Energy Management 2025

The National Award for Excellence in Energy Management 2025, organized by CII, showcased the remarkable strides Indian industry is making towards a sustainable future.

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September 29, 2025

Roundtable Discussion on Green Public Procurement of Low Carbon Steel

A roundtable discussion was held on the sidelines of the Green Steel Summit 2025 on 29 July 2025. It brought together producers, buyers, government and private organizations, funders, and consultants to deliberate on the demand projection of low-carbon steel, adopti...

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September 29, 2025

Roundtable Discussion on Green Public Procurement of Low Carbon Steel

A roundtable discussion was held on the sidelines of the Green Steel Summit 2025 on 29 July 2025. It brought together producers, buyers, government and private organizations, funders, and consultants to deliberate on the demand projection of low-carbon steel, adopti...

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September 29, 2025

Training Program for BEE Energy Manager and Energy Auditor Exam 2025

CII - Green Business Centre conducted a training program for the BEE Energy Manager and Energy Auditor Exam 2025 on 18-22 August 2025. Designed to equip aspiring Energy Managers and Energy Auditors with essential skills and knowledge, the program prepared participan...

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September 24, 2025

Stakeholder Consultation: Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) as Alternative Fuel for Cement Industries

The CII- Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre organized the stakeholders consultation workshop on MSW co-processing in cement plants  for the shortlisted cluster of Tamil Nadu under the Alternate Fuel and Raw Material Usage (AFR) project. 

30 participants representing 3 Urban L...

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September 24, 2025

Workshop on Innovative Low Carbon Solutions

The Confederation of Indian Industry – Green Business Centre (CII-GBC) along World Resources Institute India (WRI India) successfully conducted Capacity Building Workshop on Innovative Low Carbon Solution for Thermal Applications and Renewable Energy Adoption on 29 July 2025 at the CII Godrej G...

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September 24, 2025

Workshop on Renewable Energy & Net Zero Energy

The Confederation of Indian Industry- Green Business Centre (CII- GBC) and CII Rajasthan State successfully organized a workshop on Renewable Energy & Net Zero Energy in Jaipur.

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September 24, 2025

Workshop: Climate Change & Pathways to Net Zero

The Confederation of Indian Industry- Green Business Centre (CII- GBC) successfully organized a workshop on Climate Change: Pathways to Net Zero on 10 September 2025 at a thermal equipment company in Rajasthan.

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September 25, 2024

Energy Efficiency Summit 2024

The CII-GBC (Confederation of Indian Industry - Green Business Centre) organized a two-day Energy Efficiency Summit on September 11 and 12, 2024, at HICC, Hyderabad. Themed "Accelerating the Transition to a Low-Carbon Economy through E...

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September 25, 2024

National Award for Excellence in Energy Management 2024

The National Award for Excellence in Energy Management celebrated 25 years of recognizing outstanding contributions to energy efficiency and sustainability. Organized by the CII-GBC on September 11 and 12, the event honored organizations...

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