The Celestial Earth was named as the winner of this year's Net zero progression of the year, APAC award for its work in helping Indian states and cities to achieve their net-zero targets by 2050.

Specifically, the consultancy's Gurugram Climate Action Plan 2050 was praised by judges for its "ambition and coverage of stakeholders in achieving net zero", adding "this project stands out against other entries".

The Gurugram Climate Action Plan 2050 acts as a road map for reducing emissions, promoting economic expansion, improving quality of life, and protecting the environment, according to The Celestial Earth.

Its study on the financial and technology hub explored the climate change impacts in the city from rapid urbanisation and industrial growth, including higher greenhouse gas emissions, rising temperatures, deteriorating air quality, and flood risks.

As such, the plan provided Gurugram authorities with a roadmap to tackle many of the climate with strategies targeting four sectors stationary energy, transport, waste, and AFOLU (Agriculture, Forest, and Other Land Use). It also put in place various monitoring methods for authorities to measure progress and help them towards their net zero ambition by 2050.

"A recognition like this validates our unwavering commitment and efforts to creating a sustainable future through innovative technologies and strategies, impactful actions, and effective solutions to various issues faced by today's society, including climate change," said Tania Bhattacharya, founder and chief executive, and Anindya Bhattacharya, executive director at The Celestial Earth.

"Achievement like this inspires us to continue our mission of achieving net-zero targets domestically and globally."

They added: "This award is not just a milestone for us but a testament to the collective efforts of our team, collaborators, and stakeholders in advancing the planet's journey towards sustainability. It reinforces our pledge to a sustainable and net-zero future, inspiring us to set new standards and continue adding significant value to the global sustainability movement."