By a field reporter tracing the quiet rise of tree-based carbon projects across India It is just after sunrise near the Satpura landscape in Madhya Pradesh. A thin mist hangs over young saplings, each marked, mapped, and tagged. A group…
For companies exploring how to earn carbon credits through afforestation in India, the journey starts with more than planting saplings. It requires the right land strategy, strong implementation capability, community participation, long-term monitoring, and a project structure that can align environmental…
Let us be honest for a moment. Most companies today have climate goals. Net zero by 2040. Carbon neutral by 2030. Reduce Scope 3 emissions by fifty percent. These targets look impressive in annual reports and sustainability decks. But somewhere…
In a small village in central India, a farmer looks at a piece of land that has yielded less every year. Rainfall is unpredictable. Soil fertility has declined. Crop prices fluctuate. For decades, the land has been treated as a…
Carbon credits are steadily transforming the global response to climate change. India, with its vast natural resources and strong community participation, is emerging as a central player in this evolving landscape. To understand their significance, it is important to unpack…
Let’s be honest. We’ve all seen those corporate tree plantation photos. A few people in suits, a couple of saplings, some awkward smiles, and a banner that says “Green Initiative.” Then what happens? The event ends, the saplings wither, and…
Ever heard someone say, “Doing good is good business”? Well, in today’s world, that line isn’t just corporate jargon; it’s the mantra every company is chanting. Between boardroom PowerPoints and CSR activities, Indian companies are waking up to the fact…