Suzlon Becomes First Indian Energy Firm to Join RE100 Initiative

Current Context: On 18 August 2025, Suzlon became the first Indian energy company to join the global RE100 initiative, committing to 100% renewable energy by 2030 across all 15 manufacturing units.

• The announcement was made from Pune, Maharashtra.
• Suzlon has already achieved 92.87% carbon neutrality at its Dhule rotor blade plant. 
• It aims for Scope 1 & 2 carbon neutrality by 2035 and Net Zero (Scope 1, 2 & 3) by 2040.
• In FY 2024–25, it recorded an 88.51% drop in emission intensity and 80.7% rise in renewable energy use.
• Suzlon is also India’s first Gold Member in RE100, recognized for sustainable manufacturing leadership.

Question:

Q.1 On 18 August 2025, which Indian company became the first from the energy sector to join the global RE100 initiative?
a) NTPC Limited
b) Reliance Power
c) Suzlon Energy
d) Adani Green Energy

Answer: c) Suzlon, a leading wind energy solutions provider, became the first Indian energy company to join the RE100 global initiative, which commits companies to shift to 100% renewable power.