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Carbon Insetting vs Offsetting: What Indian Companies Should Do in 2026
Carbon insetting vs offsetting in 2026: how Indian companies should split budget between value-chain projects and carbon credits under SBTi V2.
C² Team
Aug 114 min read
Carbon Credits and Decarbonization for India's Aluminium Sector in 2026: CCTS Targets Meet CBAM Costs
India's aluminium industry is now the country's most carbon-exposed export sector: binding CCTS intensity targets at home, a EUR 75-plus CBAM certificate price in Europe, and unwrought aluminium shipments to the EU already down nearly 42% year on year. Here is what the numbers mean, which abatement levers move them, and where carbon credits legitimately fit.
C² Team
Aug 106 min read
Carbon Credits and Decarbonization for India's Chemicals and Petrochemicals Sector in 2026
Chlor-alkali was notified under CCTS in October 2025 and petrochemicals followed in January 2026, putting India's chemicals sector squarely inside the country's first compliance carbon market. Add CBAM exposure through fertilisers and chemicals exports, and the sector now faces two carbon regimes at once. Here is what your targets mean, which abatement levers actually move them, and where carbon credits legitimately fit.
C² Team
Aug 55 min read
Carbon Credits and Decarbonization for Pharma Companies in India: Scope 3, PSCI Audits and Net Zero in 2026
Indian pharma exporters face net-zero pressure from every direction in 2026: NHS carbon reduction plan deadlines, PSCI audits, BRSR Core assurance and Scope 3 data demands from global buyers. Here is a practical decarbonization roadmap for pharmaceutical companies in India — and where verified carbon credits fit once reductions are underway.
C² Team
Jul 264 min read
Carbon Credits and Decarbonization for FMCG Companies in India: Scope 3, Packaging EPR and BRSR Core in 2026
FMCG companies in India face a 2026 inflection point: an expanded BRSR Core mandate now reaches into supplier networks, plastic packaging EPR rules just got stricter, and greenwashing enforcement has real teeth. A practical guide to Scope 3 hotspots, compliance deadlines and where carbon credits genuinely fit.
C² Team
Jul 235 min read
Internal Carbon Pricing in India: How to Set Your Company's First Carbon Price in 2026
Internal carbon pricing for Indian companies in 2026: shadow prices vs carbon fees, what price to set, and how it links to BRSR, CBAM and CCTS.
C² Team
Jul 74 min read
SBTi Net-Zero Standard V2.0 (2026): What the New Science-Based Targets Rules Mean for Indian Companies
On 11 June 2026 the SBTi published its Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2.0 — the biggest overhaul of science-based target setting yet. Here is what changes for Indian companies on company categories, Scope 3, carbon removals and the 2027-2028 timeline, plus a practical checklist to prepare and align with BRSR, CBAM and CCTS.
C² Team
Jun 153 min read
Carbon Credits for IT and Services Companies in India: The Fast Path to Carbon Neutral Operations
IT and services companies have small, measurable footprints — making credible carbon neutrality surprisingly achievable. A practical guide for Indian firms.
C² Team
Jun 101 min read
Carbon Credits for Cement and Steel Companies in India: Compliance, CBAM and Cost
Cement and steel face CCTS targets at home and CBAM costs in Europe. How India's hardest-to-abate industries should use carbon credits in 2026.
C² Team
Jun 102 min read
Scope 1, 2 and 3 Emissions Explained for Indian Companies (With BRSR Context)
What are Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions? A plain-language guide for Indian companies, with examples and what BRSR actually requires you to disclose.
C² Team
Jun 102 min read
How to Build a Net Zero Baseline in 90 Days: A Practical Plan for Indian Companies
Most Net Zero commitments fail at the same place: an unreliable baseline. This 90-day plan walks Indian sustainability and finance teams through scoping, data collection, calculation, and assurance-ready documentation, so the baseline you publish in your Net Zero statement holds up when SBTi, auditors, and your largest customers come asking.
C² Team
May 253 min read
The Hidden Emissions in Chemical Manufacturing That Most Companies Aren't Reporting
Most chemical manufacturers report Scope 1 and 2 emissions accurately but completely miss the Scope 3 footprint hiding in their value chain. This guide unpacks the categories most commonly under-reported by Indian chemical companies — feedstocks, transportation, end-of-life, and capital goods — and what to do about them before BRSR and CBAM auditors come knocking.
C² Team
Apr 34 min read
Miyawaki Afforestation for Corporate CSR: ROI, Carbon Credits, and Implementation Guide
The Miyawaki method delivers dense, native-species forests up to ten times faster than conventional afforestation — making it one of the most cost-effective CSR options available to Indian corporates today. This guide walks through ROI math, carbon credit eligibility, land selection, and a practical implementation roadmap for sustainability and CSR teams.
C² Team
Mar 193 min read
India Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) 2026: What Every Industrial Company Must Know
India’s Carbon Credit Trading Scheme is moving from policy to compliance in 2026, with emission intensity targets notified for nine industrial sectors and the first Carbon Credit Certificates expected by Q4. Industrial companies need to act now — register, baseline, and decide whether they will be net buyers or net sellers in the first compliance year.
C² Team
Mar 192 min read
Scope 3 Calculation Mistakes That Inflate Your Carbon Footprint
Most companies report Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions with reasonable confidence. The data sources are internal, the boundaries are clear, and the calculation is relatively straightforward. But Scope 3 — the emissions that live across your entire value chain, from raw material suppliers to the end-users of your products — is a different story entirely. Scope 3 can account for up to 90% of a company's total greenhouse gas footprint. Yet it remains the most inaccurately reported
C² Team
Feb 188 min read
Quick Wins: 15 Immediate Actions to Reduce Emissions
Beyond Carbon Credits: The Power of Operational Emissions Reduction When organizations begin their sustainability journey, they often focus immediately on carbon credits, offset portfolios, and ESG reporting frameworks. While these are crucial components of a comprehensive climate strategy—and core to what Csquare specializes in—there's a foundational step that many overlook: reducing actual emissions at the source. Before purchasing carbon credits or reporting through BRSR,
C² Team
Feb 1612 min read
Net-Zero Terminology Cheat Sheet: Your Complete Guide to Carbon Neutral, Net-Zero, and Climate Positive
Introduction: Cutting Through the Climate Jargon In today's business landscape, climate commitments are no longer optional—they're expected. Investors scrutinize ESG performance, customers demand transparency, and regulations are tightening globally. Yet despite this urgency, confusion around climate terminology remains one of the biggest barriers to meaningful action. Is your organization carbon neutral, working toward net-zero, or aiming for climate positive? More important
C² Team
Feb 1211 min read
The Complete Guide to Scope 1, 2, and 3 Emissions: Everything Your Organization Needs to Know
Understanding Scope 1, 2, and 3 Emissions: A Comprehensive Guide by CSquare Carbon In today's business landscape, understanding and managing carbon emissions isn't just good for the planet—it's essential for competitive advantage, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder trust. At CSquare Carbon , we've worked with countless organizations navigating the complexities of carbon accounting, and one of the most fundamental concepts every company needs to master is the three-scope f
C² Team
Feb 118 min read
5 Signs Your Company Needs a Carbon Management Partner
You're committed to sustainability. You've set net-zero targets. You've published ambitious climate goals in your annual report. Your stakeholders expect progress.
But here's the reality check: between ambitious commitments and actual results lies a massive execution gap. Here are five clear signals that it's time to bring in a Carbon Management Partner.
C² Team
Feb 312 min read
The Real Cost of Carbon: Why Your Company Needs a Decarbonization Roadmap Now
For decades, businesses could emit greenhouse gases without accounting for the true cost. Those days are over. Whether through carbon taxes, emissions trading schemes, supply chain requirements, or investor pressure, the cost of carbon is now showing up on balance sheets—and it's transforming how companies operate.
C² Team
Jan 317 min read
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