CMPDI, a Coal India subsidiary, and the Quality Council of India have signed an agreement to work on sustainable mining practices, ESG reporting, GHG accounting, and carbon management. The partnership will involve joint studies, pilot projects, and capacity building for low-carbon mining. The deal gives CMPDI access to QCI's quality frameworks and technical expertise. It aims to improve environmental governance and support India's climate goals by making mining operations cleaner and more accountable. This collaboration is significant because mining is a major source of emissions. Standardizing GHG accounting and environmental assessments in the sector could help reduce its footprint. The focus on pilot projects and benchmarking may lead to more concrete actions over time.
