🌍 About this EpisodeWhat if our intense focus on carbon emissions is causing us to miss the bigger picture? In this episode of The Carbon Circle Podcast, we go "Beyond Carbon Emissions" to unpack the blind spots in the sustainability agenda.Join Host Roshan Rai M (Founder, Carbon Mandal) as he speaks with Rajesh Vasudevan ( Head Corporate EHS & Sustainability, Global Cipla). This discussion dives deep into the "Carbon Tunnel Vision Problem", exploring why critical pillars like biodiversity and water are often overlooked and how businesses can move from a mindset of compliance to one of growth and competitiveness.🧠 What You’ll Learn:What is the 'Carbon Tunnel Vision Problem' and how to move to holistic sustainability?Why are biodiversity and water overlooked pillars, and why do they matter in business decisions?How to re-imagine business value by treating sustainability as growth and competitiveness, not just compliance?The Challenges and Nuances of ESG Ratings.Insights into the Pharma industry's sustainability landscape.How collaboration, consulting, and credible science can accelerate sustainability ("Building a Sustainable Bharat Together" ).Connect with Rajesh at: / rajesh-a-v-8065625 📩 For collaborations, sustainability consulting, or to join The Carbon Circle, reach us at connect@carbonmandal.com 🌐 Carbon Mandal: www.carbonmandal.com 🎧 Podcast Flow00:00 – Introduction02:31 – Rajesh's Introduction & Pharma's Sustainability Landscape 27:05 – The Carbon Tunnel Vision Problem 39:09 – Reimagining Business Value in the Green Transition 52:46 – Building a Sustainable Bharat Together 🔖 Keywords: Sustainability , Beyond Carbon Emissions , ESG , ESG Ratings , Carbon Tunnel Vision , Holistic Sustainability , Biodiversity , Water , Pharma Sustainability , Green Transition , Cipla , Carbon Mandal

🍄 About this EpisodeWhat if the solution to climate change, nutrition insecurity, and rural livelihoods could grow right out of waste? 🌾 In this episode of The Carbon Circle Podcast, we dive deep into the fascinating world of fungi, exploring how mushrooms are transforming the future of food, health, and sustainability in India.Join Roshan Rai as he speaks with Prithvi Kini and Jashid Hameed, Co-Founders of Nuvedo, India’s first mushroom lifestyle brand. From turning agricultural waste into wealth to redefining functional nutrition, this conversation unveils how mushroom cultivation can become a cornerstone of a greener, more equitable economy.🧠 What You’ll Learn:- How two founders turned pandemic uncertainty into India’s mushroom revolution- The story behind Nuvedo’s vision and rural empowerment through the NuvoKisan program- How mushrooms turn agri-waste into carbon-smart, high-value produce- Why mushrooms are the next big thing in the functional food market- How Nuvedo’s green extraction technology is changing the game for sustainable supplements- Functional mushroom opportunity by 2030- Mushrooms as a solution to India’s nutrition challenges- Merging traditional diets with modern wellness trends- Key metrics for evaluating circular economy impact in fungi-based ventures🌐 Nuvedo: https://www.nuvedo.com📩 For collaborations, sustainability consulting, or to join The Carbon Circle, reach us at connect@carbonmandal.com🌐 Carbon Mandal: https://www.carbonmandal.com🎧 Timestamps00:00 – Introduction02:52 – Opening the Mushroom Chapter 24:33 – Cultivating Circularity: Mushrooms Turning Waste into Wealth55:00 – Functional Fungi as India's Nutrition Revolution1:20:22 – Economic opportunities in mushroom cultivation1:24:14 – Sustainability Consulting Opportunities in the Fungi Revolution🔖 KeywordsFungi, Mushrooms, Sustainability, Circular Economy, Climate Solutions, Mushroom Cultivation, Nuvedo, Carbon Mandal, Functional Foods, Nutrition Security, Waste to Wealth, Agritech, Green Economy, Rural Empowerment, Carbon Footprint Reduction

Is clean air a fundamental right? Rahul Kapoor, Managing Director of Camfil India, joins our host Roshan Rai, on The Carbon Circle Podcast to discuss how his global expertise is translating this philosophy into actionable strategies across the country.In a nation where air pollution contributes to nearly 1.6 million deaths annually, we explore:Make-in-India Advantage: How local manufacturing is turning India into a hub of innovation and exports for filtration solutions, reducing carbon emissions and ensuring supply resilience.The Economics of IAQ: Reframing Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) from a cost center to a verifiable investment. We break down the “clean air equation” - the three metrics (energy, health, and lifecycle cost) a CFO needs to know, especially since HVAC systems consume up to 40% of a building’s total energy.Verifiable Sustainability: Why tools like Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are crucial for making filtration choices transparent and credible in the eyes of regulators and customers.Tune in to see how Camfil envisions shaping India’s workplaces, schools, and cities over the next decade!📌 Want to connect or learn more?👉 Visit https://www.camfil.com/en-in/👉 Learn more about Carbon Mandal: https://carbonmandal.com👉 Connect with Rahul at LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahul-kapoor-b5218436/📧 For collaborations or queries: connect@carbonmandal.com🔔 Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and Hit the Bell Icon to stay updated with future episodes on sustainability, climate action, and green innovation.

In this special episode of the Carbon Mandal Podcast, we explore how India can turn its agri-waste crisis into a clean energy opportunity. Joining host Roshan Rai (Founder, Carbon Mandal) is Arushi Sana, Co-Founder of Santerra Industries, a pioneering company in the biomass-to-energy sector.From harmful smoke in our skies to renewable fuel powering our industries, this conversation dives deep into the technologies, policies, and ground-level efforts that can transform the lives of millions of Indian farmers—and create a more sustainable future for all.👤 Meet the Speakers:🎤 Roshan Rai – Founder, Carbon Mandal🎤 Arushi Sana – Co-Founder, Santerra IndustriesTimestamp:0:00 - Intro 1:26 - The Problem Beneath the Smoke”10:00 - India’s Agri-Waste Challenge20:00 - From Fields to Fuel: The Santerra Solution35:00 - Policy, Incentives & Ecosystem Enablers50:00 - Opportunities, Challenges & the Road Ahead01:10:00 - Closing 📌 Want to connect or learn more?👉 Visit https://www.santerrabiopellets.com/👉 Learn more about Carbon Mandal: https://carbonmandal.com👉 Connect with Arushi at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arushisana/Email: arushisana22@gmail.com 📧 For collaborations or queries: connect@carbonmandal.com🔔 Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and Hit the Bell Icon to stay updated with future episodes on sustainability, climate action, and green innovation.#SustainableBharat #AgriWasteToEnergy #CarbonMandal #Santerra #CleanEnergyIndia #BiomassEnergy #FarmersFirst #ClimateAction #PodcastIndia #RoshanRai #ArushiSana #SustainabilityPodcast

In this power-packed episode of the Carbon Mandal Podcast, we explore one of India’s most ambitious clean energy transitions—Green Hydrogen—and its potential to reshape industries, markets, and climate goals.Host: Roshan Rai, Founder, Carbon MandalGuest: Gaurav Agnihotri, Head of Business Development & Sales at Waaree Clean Energy SolutionsFrom understanding the fundamentals of green hydrogen to unpacking India’s mission roadmap, Gaurav Agnihotri shares his unique insights from the frontlines of clean energy deployment. We discuss where the real demand is emerging—steel, fertilisers, and refineries—and the on-ground realities that could accelerate or stall adoption.The conversation dives deep into the carbon market connection, exploring how green hydrogen could be monetized through carbon credits, RECs, and green financing, and why this could be the tipping point for mass adoption. We also zoom out to the global stage—comparing India’s positioning with other frontrunners like Europe, the Middle East, and Australia—and assess the nation’s potential role as a producer, consumer, and exporter in the global hydrogen economy.Whether you’re in renewable energy, industrial manufacturing, carbon markets, or policy, this episode offers strategic takeaways and actionable insights for navigating the green hydrogen opportunity.🎧 Tune in for an in-depth discussion on policy priorities, industry demand, monetisation pathways, and India’s global competitiveness in the hydrogen race.Follow Gaurav's Work at:https://in.linkedin.com/in/gaurav-agnihotri-84268522https://twitter.com/Gaurav81184Book: OIL-Past Present Future by Gaurav Agnihotri To get in touch with our Sustainability Experts at Carbon Mandal:https://carbonmandal.com/contact-us/Follow us on :https://www.instagram.com/carbon_mandal/?hl=enhttps://in.linkedin.com/company/carbon-mandalSubscribe for more such insights on all things Sustainable!