SciencePhoto: Deccan HeraldKarnataka to Lead India’s Net Zero Journey, Says Task Force Vice Chairman
Upendra Tripathy, vice chairman of Karnataka's State Task Force for Net Zero, stated that Karnataka aims to become India's first carbon-neutral state by leveraging its carbon stock. The state produces about 175 million tonnes of greenhouse gases annually. The government plans to involve 25 major companies to commit to monetizing 50 lakh tonnes of carbon initially, with a goal to monetize the entire 175 million tonnes. Efforts include securing bank financing for carbon projects and utilizing existing resources to achieve net zero.
Deccan Herald··Bengaluru
