Industrial growth drives jobs and prosperity, but often at the cost of clean air. In Gujarat, India, a pioneering ‘cap and trade’ emissions scheme is changing that. In Surat, it’s already cut harmful air pollution by ~30%, with expansion now underway in Ahmedabad and beyond.

Thrilled Gujarat, India is an @EarthshotPrize Finalist! We helped them design & launch an Emissions Trading Scheme where: pollution⬇️& industry profits & compliance w/ the rules⬆️ We’re scaling that work w/ our Emissions Market Accelerator. Learn more: https://t.co/ri0bBYsnhD

Excited to launch the Emissions Market Accelerator! This effort helping governments in the Global South design emissions markets that cut pollution, boost industry, and improve health is our scaling machine. Gujarat proved it works - now we aim to reach 1 billion lives by 2030!

Very excited to be part of this incredible initiative of @JPAL and @UChiEnergy! This will be transformative for the many parts of the globe with growth ambitions along with environmental sustainability.

IT IS HERE! Launching the Emissions Market Accelerator to use markets to solve for pollution while promoting growth: Pollution trading's next frontier is in the global south https://t.co/erU2UJpH7J #axiosfutureofenergy

Our Sr. Research Manager, @DAlshetty, recently spoke at @HCLFoundation’s convening on Environmental Credit Markets. He shared how the #SuratETS reduced emissions & costs, why strong MRV + real-time #CEMS data are vital, and how this paves the way to scale markets across India.

The International Solar Alliance (ISA) recently participated in the two-day National Seminar on Solar Energy and Sustainability for Tribal Communities, organised by the Department of Economics, @manav_rachna at the @ISID_India, New Delhi. In the session on Policy Frameworks and

Recently, @EPIC_India attended the National Seminar on Solar Energy for Tribal Communities, hosted by @manav_rachna. Our colleagues shared perspectives on advancing clean energy access for underserved regions: @DAlshetty – Policy frameworks & future directions. 1/2

At @WRIIndia's #ConnectKaro2025, our ED @kaushikdeb shared the need for funding to achieve #NDC outcomes: “The key lies in having the right business models… the private sector can address this with policy support, and government must build a pipeline of investable projects."

Our ED @kaushikdeb spoke at the 3rd Energy Summit, organised by @iaccindia today. Key Takeaways: -Energy security & decarbonisation must move together -India’s energy pie is expanding -Diverse pathways drive the transition Know more: https://t.co/ZjKf5BaAA5 #EnergyTransition

Recently, @mpcb_official held a QA/QC workshop on CEMS data for #ETSMaharashtra with 376+ participants. Experts, including Dr. Suresh Kumar Sadasivan, Sanjeev Kanchan, Dr. @DAlshetty & Dr. Motghare stressed data integrity, tamper-proof transfer & capacity building. #AirQuality

@EPIC_India’s @Swarna21 spoke at @WRIIndia’s #RESET, stressing the need to rethink the middle mile—linking food waste reduction with climate action, better livelihoods, and circular resource flows. #FoodWaste #ClimateAction #EPICIndia

India plans to ramp up #coalproduction to power its economy, but what does that mean for its 2070 net-zero goal? In @aayushipratap's story, our ED @kaushikdeb is quoted among key experts, calling global pressure on India’s coal use “climate imperialism.” https://t.co/SCqD07YUeB

@EPIC_India’s @ShruSrinivasan and @DAlshetty feature in #EcoInsights, offering commentary on environmental governance and calling for changes in regulatory laws. Read more: https://t.co/1Duh5ZQ6Qk

#MediaMention Our #ETSSurat project is spotlighted on @ecobusinesscom. India’s first emissions market for particulate matter cut pollution by up to 30% and slashed compliance costs by 11%. A global first, and a scalable model for cleaner air. More: https://t.co/RogygFK1eF

How can pollution markets cut industrial emissions in India? @EPIC_India’s @DAlshetty writes in @tcbumagazine on how real-time data, industry buy-in & smart regulation can clean the air—without compromising industrial competitiveness. Full story: https://t.co/TRuXrDps4x

On #WorldEnvDay2025, @mpcb_official & Dept of Env & Climate Change, Govt of Maharashtra launched India’s 1st Emissions Trading Scheme for SO₂ (#ETSSO2) — a bold, market-based step towards cleaner air. @EPIC_India & @JPAL_SA are proud to be research partners in this milestone.

Do pollution markets work in developing countries? YES! India’s emissions trading pilot cut industrial #airpollution by up to 30%! Scan the QR code to dive deeper into the research. #EnvDay2025 #ResearchToImpact @kaushikdeb @JPAL_SA @GPCB_HO @YaleEGC @DAlshetty 3/6

Thank you, @swags_d , for steering the brilliant chat yesterday. Grateful to @waqsouthasia for hosting us and making space for these important conversations. Shout-out to @DAlshetty for insights from leading the SOx market design efforts. @kaushikdeb @EPIC_India @UChiClimate

Landfills aren’t just full of garbage — they’re full of methane, a gas 28x more potent than CO₂. They spark fires, pollute the air & endanger health. Join us for a high-impact conference as we discuss India’s waste crisis on May 02, 2025! More: https://t.co/xwMG4Pvh9p