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New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
IT-driven Telangana focusing on green energy: Sridhar
HYDERABAD: Telangana is facing the challenge of balancing energy production and consumption while reducing emissions, IT & Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu said on Thursday. He pointed out that the growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies was increasing the energy demand, particularly in data centres that require high power for faster processing. This, he said, called for the production of green and carbon-free energy. Sridhar Babu was speaking at the inauguration of GreenCo Summit 2025, organised by the CII GreenCo Council, at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC). The two-day summit, held on the theme 'Beyond Commitments: Scaling Net Zero Action for 2030 and Beyond,' brought together over 1,000 delegates from India and abroad to discuss industrial sustainability and green innovation. The summit provided a platform for industry leaders, policymakers, technology providers and environmental professionals to exchange ideas and discuss key themes such as net-zero strategies, decarbonisation pathways, ESG integration and circular economy practices. More than 100 speakers who spoke on these topics underscored the role of Indian industry in achieving climate goals. Sridhar Babu said the state government was framing policies with future generations in mind, but stressed that collective effort from industries and startups is essential for driving environmental change. Commenting on the country's changing weather patterns, he said the climate crisis was no longer a distant threat but a present challenge. 'We are experiencing extreme weather, such as unseasonal rains in summer and unusual heat in December. These are clear warnings of the challenges ahead,' he pointed out.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Sridhar Babu urges PCB to work with CII-GBC to coax more cos to go for GreenCo ratings
Hyderabad: Telangana's industries & IT minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu has urged the pollution control board and the CII Green Business Centre to work in tandem and encourage more companies to go in for GreenCo ratings. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He said this while delivering his address at the GreenCo Summit 2025, which was conducted by the CII GreenCo Council on the theme `Beyond Commitments: Scaling Net Zero for 2030 and Beyond' in the city on Thursday. He said Telangana's progressive policies are aimed at accelerating cleantech adoption, promoting resource efficiency, and enabling innovation-led sustainable growth. "We are determined to be at the forefront of India's green transformation, and we view the GreenCo platform as a key partner in advancing this shared vision," he said. CII Sohrabji Godren Green Business Centre chairman Jamshyd N Godrej said: Today, we stand at a pivotal juncture where sustainability is not merely compatible with profitability – it is essential to it." "GreenCo and other councils of CII-Godrej Green Business Centre in Hyderabad have been at the forefront of this transformation—helming India's green movement and shaping sustainability benchmarks that inspire action across sectors," he added. CII vice president Dr Suchitra K Ella said "Sustainability is no longer optional—it is fundamental to building resilience, enhancing reputation, and creating long-term value. The GreenCo framework offers a practical and credible blueprint for industries to make this transition with integrity, accountability, and measurable impact." CII GreenCo Council and GreenCo Summit 2025 chairman Pradeep Bhargava said: "The GreenCo framework has guided over 1500 industrial units and companies to think beyond compliance, embed sustainability into their operational and strategic DNA and achieve significant monetary benefits amounting to over Rs 5,100 crore by implementing green projects as part of GreenCo assessment and rating system."
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Telangana making big efforts in energy transition: Sridhar Babu
The Telangana government is making big efforts in energy transition, sustainable urban planning and technology-driven environmental initiatives, Industries and IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu said here on Thursday. It also offers a conducive investment environment that favours innovation, energy efficiency and environmental responsibility, he said, inviting industries that align with such values to make Telangana their preferred destination. Addressing the inaugural session of two-day GreenCo Summit 2025 of CII GreenCo Council that got underway here, the Minister said this while highlighting a multi-pronged approach pursued by the government, which includes the target of generating 20,000 MW of green energy by 2030. The State's Clean Energy Policy seeks to achieve this by encouraging solar, wind, floating solar and hydro energy as well as energy storage projects. The policy is also eyeing 1,418 KTPA green hydrogen projects by 2030. Mr. Sridhar Babu also underscored the need for States with a strong IT industry like Telangana to strike a balance between development and environmental protection, especially in the context of power-guzzling data centres that are a must for harnessing the potential of emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence. Over time, with government support industries should adopt green measures in the process making the pollution control boards redundant, he said. GreenCo Rating Platinum Awards for excellence in environmental performance, energy efficiency and green manufacturing practices were presented to more than 60 companies. An exhibition of green products, technologies and services forms part of the event. CII Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre Chairman Jamshyd N Godrej, CII Vice President Suchitra K Ella and CII GreenCo Council Chairman Pradeep Bhargava were among those spoke at the inaugural session.
