A Year of Progress: India’s Sustainability Milestones in 2024

As we bid farewell to 2024, let’s take a moment to celebrate India’s remarkable progress toward sustainability and innovation this year. From advancing renewable energy to pioneering sustainable practices, Indian companies and initiatives have been at the forefront of driving change and moving closer to the Sustainable Development Goals.

Here are some notable achievements that made 2024 a year of hope and progress:

🌱 Renewable Energy Leadership
India’s renewable energy capacity surpassed 200 GW, now accounting for 46.3% of the total installed electricity generation capacity—a giant leap toward its green energy goals.

🔄 Circular Economy in Plastics
Reliance Industries Limited expanded its initiative to recycle PET bottles into high-quality polyester yarns, reinforcing a circular economy model and reducing landfill waste.

☀️ Rooftop Solar Push
Companies like TATA Power made solar energy more accessible across urban and rural India through innovative financing solutions, empowering households and small businesses to embrace renewable energy.

💡 Green Hydrogen Revolution
India awarded projects to produce 412,000 metric tons of green hydrogen annually by 2026, setting the stage to achieve its ambitious 5 million tons by 2030 target.

📈 Job Creation in Renewables
The renewable energy sector in India employed over 1 million people in 2024, showcasing the potential of sustainability to drive both economic growth and environmental impact.

🚀 What’s Next?

These achievements remind us that profitability and purpose can coexist. As we step into 2025, we should continue to embed sustainability into every decision—be it in business, policy, or personal actions—and strive toward a future where progress uplifts both people and the planet.