India committed to net zero emissions by 2070 at COP26. This target, combined with 2030 intermediate goals, is reshaping energy policy, industrial strategy, and corporate ESG expectations.
India Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC)
- 50% cumulative electric power capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030
- Reduce carbon intensity of GDP by 45% by 2030 (from 2005 levels)
- 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030
- Net zero by 2070
What This Means for Companies
- Energy transition — Move from coal/gas to renewable energy procurement
- Process decarbonisation — Adopt low-carbon technologies in manufacturing
- Carbon pricing — Prepare for the Indian Carbon Market (CCTS)
- Supply chain pressure — Global customers demanding Scope 3 reduction from Indian suppliers
- Regulatory tightening — Expect stricter emission norms and ESG mandates
Setting Corporate Targets
More than 100 Indian companies have committed to Science Based Targets (SBTi). Key steps:
- Measure your full carbon footprint (Scope 1, 2, and 3)
- Set reduction targets aligned with 1.5C or well-below-2C pathways
- Develop a decarbonisation roadmap with interim milestones
- Report progress through BRSR, CDP, and annual sustainability reports
Model your targets with our SBTi Pathway Modeller or measure your footprint with ScopeTracer.