Sentra.world is dedicated to decarbonizing industrial manufacturing through AI and blockchain solutions. Its sector-specific cloud software employs recognized methodologies for CO2 measurement and ensures compliance with standards such as CBAM, BRSR, ADX, and ISO. Real-time integration with suppliers enhances scope 3 emissions visibility, while blockchain ensures traceability across the value chain.
The platform promotes transparency, facilitating Sustainability Linked Loans, Bonds, and carbon credits. Additionally, its AI module recommends carbon reduction technologies and connects users with top-tier solution providers through a curated marketplace. Easy integration with leading ERP/MES solutions and adherence to world-class data security norms further underscore sentra.world’s commitment to sustainable industrial practices.
Mr. Vikas Upadhyay, Co-founder of sentra.world, leverages 15 years of expertise in advancing the transition to renewables. With a McKinsey background, he excels in technology-driven industrial transformations, championing sustainability in green hydrogen, solar energy, and energy efficiency.
Mr. Harsh Choudhry, Co-founder and CEO of sentra.world, draws from over 13 years at McKinsey, excelling in sustainability strategy and green business development. His leadership drives innovative solutions for industrial decarbonization, shaping global sustainability efforts.
In a recent interview with Renewable India, Mr. Harsh Choudhry and Mr. Vikas Upadhyay shed light on the challenges confronting the steel industry, particularly in the realm of greenhouse gas emissions. Mr. Harsh underscored the significant contribution of the steel sector, constituting 8 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions and 11 percent in India. However, he emphasized the potential for improvement, suggesting a pathway toward a more sustainable future.
Mr. Vikas accentuated the imperative of decarbonizing the steel industry, elucidating its positive implications for the future. He advocated for heightened consumer awareness regarding the use of environmentally friendly source materials and stressed the importance of companies transitioning toward greener practices. The discourse extended to the utility of carbon credits, with insights into the optimal amount for offsetting emissions and the necessity for discernment in selecting high-quality carbon credits.
Furthermore, Mr. Harsh elucidated the implications of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) introduced by the European Union. He outlined measures to ensure that only materials with low carbon footprints enter the market. Notably, he highlighted India’s substantial export volume to the European Union, which constitutes 15 to 40 percent of the country’s total exports, generating billions in export value. Acknowledging India’s emissions at 2.5 percent, Mr. Harsh underscored the potential challenges in 2026, wherein penalties may be incurred for high emissions.
In tandem, Mr. Vikas expounded on the European Union’s mission to collect data on all steel installations produced outside Europe and exported to the EU. He emphasized the pivotal role of recognizable methodologies, reliable data, and robust calculations with minimal efforts in facilitating effective emission reduction strategies.
The collective insights presented a comprehensive view of the current landscape, challenges, and potential solutions within the steel industry’s journey toward sustainability.
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