The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has introduced the Draft Greenhouse Gases Emissions Intensity (GEI) Target Rules, 2025, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in energy-intensive industries and align with India's climate commitments.

Key Highlights:

• Objective: The GEI Target Rules, 2025, are designed to operationalize India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS), 2023, by setting specific emissions intensity reduction targets for high-emission industries. ?
• Target Industries: The rules focus on four energy-intensive sectors: aluminium, cement, chlor-alkali, and pulp & paper. A total of 282 industrial units across these sectors are covered under the targets. ?
• Emission Reduction Targets: Baseline emissions for the year 2023–24 have been established, with gradual reduction targets set for the years 2025–26 and 2026–27. These targets aim to help India meet its commitment to reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 45% by 2030 compared to 2005 levels. ?
• Compliance Mechanism: The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under the Ministry of Power, will oversee the implementation and compliance of these rules. Industries failing to meet the prescribed targets will face penalties, while those exceeding the targets may earn carbon credits. ?
• Public Consultation: The draft rules are open for public feedback for a period of 60 days, allowing stakeholders to provide inputs before finalization. ?
• These rules represent a significant step towards India's commitment to sustainable industrial practices and its obligations under the Paris Agreement.