India's clean energy transition has entered a decisive new phase. For more than a decade, conversation has focused on expanding RE capacity. But, today, a more fundamental question is emerging: how sustainably are we manufacturing the infrastructure that powers the transition?
Industrial emissions are increasingly becoming the biggest challenge on the pathway to net-zero, accounting for nearly a quarter of GHG emissions. This will rise sharply, with the increase in demand for industrial commodities as the country pursues rapid urbanisation, infrastructure expansion and manufacturing growth.