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EU CBAM: What Indian Exporters Need to Know Before January 2026

15 April 2026 · 8 min read · Anjali Krishnamurthy

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.

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COP29 Analysis

COP29 Outcomes: What the New Collective Quantified Goal Means for Global South Industry

2 December 2025 · 6 min read · Marcus Chen

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.

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Regulatory Update

GPCB CEMS Mandate: Compliance Status and Best Practices for Industrial Estates

10 March 2026 · 5 min read · Sonia Kapoor

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.

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SME Focus

Affordable ESG: How MSMEs Can Comply Without Breaking the Bank

22 February 2026 · 4 min read · Nneka Okafor

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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Green Infrastructure

5,000 MW Milestone: India's RESCO Solar Revolution

5 January 2026 · 6 min read · Srikant Deshmukh

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.

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Carbon Markets

Article 6 Carbon Credits: A Guide for Industrial Project Developers

18 December 2025 · 7 min read · Marcus Chen

Understanding the Paris Agreement's Article 6 carbon credit framework for WtE, renewable energy, and methane capture projects in the Global South.

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Technology

EIP Platform Update: AI-Powered CEMS Anomaly Detection

3 December 2025 · 4 min read · Vikram Thakkar

ECG's ESG Intelligence Platform now features AI-based anomaly detection for CEMS data drift, sensor failure prediction, and automated regulatory reporting.

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Decarbonisation

Industrial Heat Decarbonisation: Pathways for Hard-to-Abate Sectors

15 November 2025 · 8 min read · Mei Su

Exploring low-carbon heat solutions for chemicals, steel, and cement — from hydrogen-ready furnaces to waste heat recovery and electrification.

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Green Finance

Green Bond Issuance in India: Trends, Players, and Outlook for 2026

28 October 2025 · 6 min read · Nneka Okafor

India's green bond market grew 400% in 2024-25. ECG analyses issuance trends, investor appetite, and opportunities for industrial issuers.

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Policy

BRSR Core: Lessons from the First Filings and Best Practices for Year 2

10 October 2025 · 5 min read · Priya Rajan

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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