A feature by Samachar Sansaar highlights how the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has put significant regulatory pressure on Indian steel and aluminium exporters, requiring strict emissions tracking to maintain European trade access.
To overcome these export barriers, climate-tech startup CleanCarbon.ai—established by IIM Ahmedabad alumni Nilesh Bhattad and Rashmi Bhattad—is delivering targeted consulting together with automated carbon calculation tools designed for domestic industrial producers.
Key Insights from the Samachar Sansaar Coverage:
- Industry-Wide Reporting: CleanCarbon.ai goes beyond basic data management to deliver verified, audit-ready compliance filings for carbon-intensive sectors such as steel, aluminium, cement, fertilizer, and energy generation.
- Rescuing International Contracts: Samachar Sansaar shared real-world cases, detailing how the startup helped a Pune-based aluminium wire exporter meet strict Italian compliance metrics, ultimately protecting a major export contract.
- Global Support Network: Supported by offices in Pune, Dubai, and Silicon Valley, the firm successfully completed over 100 verified CBAM reports for Indian businesses within a six-month window.
- Transforming Compliance into Growth: CEO Nilesh Bhattad noted that demystifying carbon requirements helps Indian manufacturers preserve their competitive advantage in European supply chains.