Gujarat records 49.79 million-tonnes drop in carbon emissions in 2025-26

Gujarat recorded its biggest annual reduction in carbon emissions during the 2025-26 financial year, preventing an estimated 49.79 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO₂e) from being released into the atmosphere, according to the State government.

The reduction coincided with a record 67,655 million units of electricity generated from renewable energy sources, driven by the rapid expansion of solar, wind and other clean energy projects.

The government said the State has prevented a cumulative 179 million tonnes of carbon emissions over the last five years through renewable energy expansion, environment-friendly policies and other green initiatives. Officials said the achievement is significant, considering Gujarat’s annual greenhouse gas emissions, which are estimated at around 442 million tonnes.

It attributed the achievement to policy measures, including the Integrated RE Policy 2026, the Green Hydrogen Policy and the Gujarat Pump Storage Policy, which have accelerated the State’s transition towards clean energy.