By Team Indoen
Posted on 10 Apr 2021
Tags: Reporter's Desk
India’s leading renewable energy company, ReNew Power, is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, the company said so in a press release.
With this commitment, ReNew Power aims to help address the
global climate crisis and lead the way in the world’s transition to a low
carbon economy. ReNew’s pledge aligns with the ‘Race To Zero’ campaign - the
largest ever global alliance committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions.
At the same time, ReNew Power stands committed to its long-standing program of
research and collaboration with businesses, policy makers and non-governmental
organizations to accelerate the transition to a net-zero economy.
ReNew Power is playing a leading role in India’s transition
to clean energy as the nation’s largest renewables energy company. Going beyond
business, the Company has always been at the forefront of the climate action
agenda, utilizing diversified platforms to mobilize different stakeholders,
share knowledge and opinions, discuss strategies, and chart a practical course
of action. The Company is committed to reducing its carbon footprint through
improved energy efficiency, increased renewable energy supply, and reducing
network waste.
Speaking about the campaign, Mr. Sumant Sinha, Founder,
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ReNew Power said, “As one of India’s
leading renewable energy companies, ReNew Power is committed to tackling
climate change by identifying, assessing and managing climate related risks and
opportunities. By extending our support to the “Race to Zero” campaign, we aim
to stabilize global emissions by 2050 and create opportunities for low carbon
innovations that will drive the transition to a low carbon economy and spur the
investment and innovation needed to make the net-zero goal attainable. We
endeavor to embed sustainability in the ethos, strategies and practices of our
organization, as well as in product design, to secure sustainable economic
growth and prosperity for all.”
The “Race To Zero” campaign is a global effort to rally
leadership and support from businesses, cities, regions and investors for a
healthy, resilient, zero carbon future that prevents future threats, creates
jobs, and unlocks inclusive, sustainable growth. Representing 471 cities, 23
regions, 1,675 businesses, 85 of the biggest investors, and 569 universities,
the campaign mobilizes a coalition of leading net zero initiatives. With an
objective to build momentum around the shift to a decarbonized economy ahead of
COP26, the campaign intends to communicate to governments a resounding signal
of businesses, cities, regions and investors that are united in meeting the
Paris goals and creating a more inclusive and resilient economy.