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Digital Transformation in Energy & Utilities: Lessons from Telecom and the Road Ahead
1.0 Introduction The Energy and Utilities (E&U) sector stands at the crossroads of an unprecedented digital evolution. While telecom...
Ash Panigrahi
Jun 197 min read


Key Trends Observed in the Solar Industry: Technology, Market, and Environmental Insights
During a recent visit to an Agricultural Science University, I had an insightful conversation with a retired educationist- now turned...
Ash Panigrahi
May 195 min read


The Hidden Link Between Sustainability and Business Resilience
When we talk about sustainability, the conversation often revolves around emissions, ESG ratings, or stakeholder pressure. But there’s a...
Ash Panigrahi
Apr 172 min read


Materiality Matters: Why Defining "What to Measure" is Half the Battle
If sustainability is a journey, then materiality is the compass. Yet, many organizations start their ESG reporting with dashboards and...
Ash Panigrahi
Apr 72 min read


Why “One Size Fits All” Doesn’t Work in Sustainability: A Tale of Two Energy Companies
Sustainability is not a uniform- it’s a tailored suit. Even within the same industry, the sustainability priorities, risks, and...
Ash Panigrahi
Apr 12 min read


Why It’s Time to Rethink Our Relationship with the Planet
By 2050, there could be more plastic in our oceans than fish. I read this during my time at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability...
Ash Panigrahi
Mar 262 min read


Turning Methane Reduction into Opportunity: Incentivizing Farmers with Carbon Credits for Sustainable Cattle Farming
Introduction: Greenhouse Gas Emissions and the Role of Methane Greenhouse gases (GHGs) are major contributors to climate change, with...
Ash Panigrahi
Jan 115 min read


The Case for a Localized Carbon Credit Exchange in India
With rapid industrialization, India faces mounting pressure to balance economic growth with environmental sustainability. A localized...
Ash Panigrahi
Dec 15, 20245 min read


Challenges created by fossil fuels and the urgency for transition to renewable energy – a top-down view
The global dependence on fossil fuels has been a key driver of industrial progress, but it has also led to unprecedented environmental,...
Ash Panigrahi
Oct 10, 20245 min read


Effective Methods for CO2 Emission Reduction and Sequestration: a special focus on Biochar
Introduction The rapid increase in atmospheric CO2 concentrations due to human activities is a major driver of climate change. Tackling...
Ash Panigrahi
Sep 18, 20247 min read


Sustainability: where to start
Every year 19-23 million tonnes of plastic waste leaks into aquatic ecosystems; polluting lakes, rivers and seas (UNEP). This pollution...
Ash Panigrahi
Apr 15, 20243 min read
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