The African Union (AU) may join the G20 at the Delhi summit as India aims to include it in the final declaration through talks and discussions. US and Russian support for AU’s membership further strengthens India’s proposal. Amidst the ongoing Ukraine conflict, India’s presidency seeks to make the inclusion of AU a significant achievement. The summit’s agenda focuses on issues like green development, inclusive growth, digital transformation, and multilateral institution reform. This move highlights India’s commitment to the Global South and Africa’s representation.
Hindustan Unilever (HUL), India’s largest consumer goods firm, is embarking on a global first by experimenting with innovative technology to produce essential raw materials for detergents. The company aims to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions by utilizing Green Ammonia and collaborating with suppliers and vendors. HUL’s recent Clean Future Summit highlighted its commitment to sustainability and introduced its new technology for manufacturing soda ash and silicate. HUL plans to scale up low GHG soda ash production and create near-zero soda ash and green silicate using carbon capture technology and biomass utilization.
