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Expert analysis, regulatory updates, and thought leadership on ESG compliance, industrial decarbonisation, climate finance, and sustainable infrastructure — tailored for the Global South.
EU CBAM: What Indian Exporters Need to Know Before January 2026
With the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism entering its definitive phase in January 2026, Indian exporters of cement, steel, aluminium, chemicals, and fertilisers face a new compliance reality. This comprehensive guide explains embedded carbon calculation, registry filing, carbon price management, and practical steps to prepare.
COP29 Outcomes: What the New Collective Quantified Goal Means for Global South Industry
The Baku Climate Conference delivered a $300B annual climate finance target. ECG analyses implications for Indian and Southeast Asian industrial decarbonisation, Article 6 carbon markets, and loss-and-damage funding access.
Read More →GPCB CEMS Mandate: Compliance Status and Best Practices for Industrial Estates
One year after Gujarat's CEMS mandate, 1,200+ stacks are connected. This article covers common compliance pitfalls, data quality best practices, and how to avoid show-cause notices.
Read More →Affordable ESG: How MSMEs Can Comply Without Breaking the Bank
Small and medium enterprises face the same ESG pressures as large corporations — but with fewer resources. ECG outlines a phased, affordable approach to GPCB consent, ISO certification, and green financing.
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5,000 MW Milestone: India's RESCO Solar Revolution
ECG reflects on reaching 5,000 MW of RESCO solar deployment — the impact on industrial energy costs, carbon abatement, and India's renewable energy targets.
Read More →Article 6 Carbon Credits: A Guide for Industrial Project Developers
Understanding the Paris Agreement's Article 6 carbon credit framework for WtE, renewable energy, and methane capture projects in the Global South.
Read More →EIP Platform Update: AI-Powered CEMS Anomaly Detection
ECG's ESG Intelligence Platform now features AI-based anomaly detection for CEMS data drift, sensor failure prediction, and automated regulatory reporting.
Read More →Industrial Heat Decarbonisation: Pathways for Hard-to-Abate Sectors
Exploring low-carbon heat solutions for chemicals, steel, and cement — from hydrogen-ready furnaces to waste heat recovery and electrification.
Read More →Green Bond Issuance in India: Trends, Players, and Outlook for 2026
India's green bond market grew 400% in 2024-25. ECG analyses issuance trends, investor appetite, and opportunities for industrial issuers.
Read More →BRSR Core: Lessons from the First Filings and Best Practices for Year 2
Analysis of the first BRSR Core filing cycle — common gaps, data quality issues, and how to prepare for enhanced assurance requirements.
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ESG Compliance
BRSR Core · GRI · TCFD · CDP · SEBI updates
EU CBAM
Carbon Border Adjustment · Embedded carbon · Registry
Green Infrastructure
CETP · ZLD · CEMS · RESCO solar · WtE
Climate Finance
Green bonds · Project finance · Carbon credits
Decarbonisation
Net zero · SBTi · Scope 3 · Energy efficiency
Technology & Digital ESG
EIP platform · CEMS · IoT · AI analytics
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