Carbon Removal India Alliance: India's Carbon & CDR Policy Update H1 - 2025 - CleanTechnica

The article from CleanTechnica, curated with the Carbon Removal India Alliance (CRIA), highlights significant advancements in India’s climate policy landscape in the first half of 2025. Key developments include the introduction of mandatory Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity (GEI) targets under the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) for five high-emission sectors—Aluminum, Iron & Steel, Petroleum Refineries, Petrochemicals, and Textiles. This policy enables entities that exceed targets to earn tradable carbon credits, while those that fall short must purchase credits or face penalties, marking a critical step in operationalizing India’s carbon market. The draft notification is currently open for public comment. Additionally, India and Japan are finalizing a Joint Credit Mechanism (JCM) under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement, allowing Japanese firms to invest in carbon-reduction technologies in India, particularly in solar energy, green hydrogen, and sustainable aviation fuel. This bilateral cooperation aims to attract international