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Alcohol brands turn climate proof by sourcing water from air, reshaping sustainability plans for years ahead

Alcohol brands turn climate proof by sourcing water from air, reshaping sustainability plans for years ahead

Alcohol giants including Diageo, Pernod Ricard, Radico Khaitan, and Sula Vineyards are rethinking climate risk. With global warming pressuring water supplies, some are sourcing water from the air rather than the ground. The shift highlights how major spirits and wineries are moving fast on sustainable measures to protect production and future growth.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
JSW chief says no standard global definition of green steel forces regional rules

JSW chief says no standard global definition of green steel forces regional rules

JSW Group sustainability chief Prabodha Acharya says the world lacks a common definition of “green” steel, making claims hard to compare. If “green” is taken to mean carbon free, he argues it isn’t feasible. With different economic growth paths and production methods, he says standards must be set regionally by governments rather than relying on a single global yardstick.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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Aspire Impact lands Parinama investment and names Saloni Malhotra CEO as Dr Ram Sharma joins advisors

Aspire Impact lands Parinama investment and names Saloni Malhotra CEO as Dr Ram Sharma joins advisors

Aspire Impact, an ESG impact measurement and certification firm, has secured investment from The Parinama Group and posted a post-funding valuation of ₹360 million. It appointed Saloni Malhotra as CEO of Aspire Impact Assurance and added UPES Chancellor Dr Ram Sharma to its Board of Advisors. The company says it has grown rapidly, serving major clients and planning global expansion.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Startup Talky on 24 Apr 2026
India’s Green Push to Create Millions of Jobs by 2047, Study Points to Key Sectors

India’s Green Push to Create Millions of Jobs by 2047, Study Points to Key Sectors

A new study suggests India’s green transition could generate millions of jobs by 2047. The report highlights opportunities across renewable energy, waste management, electric vehicles, sustainable textiles, and eco-friendly construction—sectors expected to do the heavy lifting in new hiring as climate policies and consumer demand accelerate.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Amazon becomes India’s green power king fast but faced early renewable roadblocks

Amazon becomes India’s green power king fast but faced early renewable roadblocks

Amazon has emerged as India’s biggest corporate buyer of renewable energy, accelerating with seven utility-scale signups since September 2022. The company is also aiming for 100% renewable electricity globally by 2025. But its rise wasn’t frictionless, as early steps in India’s corporate green power market exposed teething issues even amid rapid expansion.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
JSW Steel picks a 2030 decarbonisation roadmap but skips a net zero deadline

JSW Steel picks a 2030 decarbonisation roadmap but skips a net zero deadline

JSW Steel, led by Sajjan Jindal, is taking a different route to decarbonisation. While competitors chase a specific net-zero target date, JSW is not setting a net-zero year. Instead, it has a 2030 decarbonisation roadmap anchored in renewables, circularity, and process efficiency, paired with sustainability-linked remuneration from board to managers.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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STCH bets on AI and raises 5.5 million to speed fabric R and D

STCH bets on AI and raises 5.5 million to speed fabric R and D

STCH, an AI-first platform for fashion fabric research, is raising $5.5 million from Omnivore and Kae Capital. The startup says its “fabric GPT” can reduce trial-and-error in fabric development by accelerating design and sourcing decisions. It also plans to push sustainable textile alternatives, positioning AI as a faster, greener route from concept to material.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Arunachal plans immersive tourism hub at Subansiri Lower Pondage to blend eco adventure and local culture

Arunachal plans immersive tourism hub at Subansiri Lower Pondage to blend eco adventure and local culture

Arunachal Pradesh is preparing to transform the Subansiri Lower Pondage into an immersive tourism hub that merges eco-tourism, adventure experiences, and local culture. The state government is seeking national support to scale the project, while prioritizing community participation so benefits flow locally. Officials say the initiative is meant to create a sustainable tourism model and strengthen the state’s economy.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Ecoil raises 2.5 million to scale biofuel from used cooking oil across India

Ecoil raises 2.5 million to scale biofuel from used cooking oil across India

Clean energy startup Ecoil raised $2.5 million in a funding round led by Fundalogical Ventures. Founded in 2019 by Sushil Vaishnav and Kirti Vaishnav, Ecoil collects used cooking oil from restaurants and hotels, manages it, and converts it into biofuel. The fresh capital will help expand operations, upgrade its technology platform, and grow its footprint across major Indian markets.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Why carbon removal funding is unraveling, and what that means for climate timelines

Why carbon removal funding is unraveling, and what that means for climate timelines

Carbon dioxide removal (CDR) is increasingly under scrutiny because it is costly and treated like “invisible waste management” rather than an essential product. The result: few actors are willing to pay for a public good today, threatening long-term sustainability of carbon-removal efforts and potentially slowing climate progress.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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Damodaran clashes with proxy firms over board ethics settlement and seven year old report claims

Damodaran clashes with proxy firms over board ethics settlement and seven year old report claims

A governance settlement mechanism meant to close serious lapses is now under scrutiny as proxy advisory firms raise concerns about Damodaran’s board appointment. Damodaran sharply criticizes the firms, questioning their relevance, the structure of their arguments, and their reliance on recommendations from a seven-year-old working group report.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
ICAI charts a net zero roadmap and aims for carbon neutrality through ESG reforms

ICAI charts a net zero roadmap and aims for carbon neutrality through ESG reforms

ICAI has laid out a roadmap focused on reaching net zero and also working toward carbon-neutrality, using ESG frameworks as the engine. Ahead of an upcoming ESG Conclave, discussions will cover sustainability reporting, sustainable investing and green finance, plus ESG ratings, supply chains, and the circular economy—signaling a broader push to standardize how businesses measure and act on climate goals.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
AI farm robots weed cotton fields without chemicals using sun power

AI farm robots weed cotton fields without chemicals using sun power

Sun-powered AI robots are starting to replace traditional farm labor and chemical weeding. In California cotton fields, wheeled machines scan and pluck weeds while avoiding damage to crops. Company Aigen says the same approach is already operating in tomatoes, cotton, and sugar beets, positioning AI as a more precise, potentially lower-impact alternative to conventional methods.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
STCH secures 5.5M pre Series A to supercharge AI fabric R&D and manufacturing scale

STCH secures 5.5M pre Series A to supercharge AI fabric R&D and manufacturing scale

Bengaluru textile tech startup STCH has raised $5.5 million in a pre-Series A led by Omnivore, with Kae Capital and WVC participating. The startup plans to expand AI capabilities, R&D, and partnerships with textile mills and global fashion brands. Using a CDMO model, STCH targets AI-native fabric innovation, with an order book exceeding $15 million from UK, Europe, and the US.

Summarised by Beize from a story on YourStory on 24 Apr 2026

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Supreme Court reopens fight over retroactive environmental clearances and safeguards for sustainability

Supreme Court reopens fight over retroactive environmental clearances and safeguards for sustainability

The Supreme Court is reviewing whether environmental clearances can be granted retroactively, after projects have already started. The case puts India’s sustainability commitments under scrutiny, warning that allowing approvals post-facto sends a misleading signal. The editorial urges the court to strengthen the precautionary principle, treating prior clearance as a non-negotiable safeguard to deter environmental violations.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
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