Sumant Sinha, CEO of ReNew, Honored in TIME100 Climate 2024

Sumant Sinha was included in the TIME100 Climate 2024 list for his pioneering role in India's renewable energy sector

Recognition for Leadership in India’s Clean Energy Transition

• ReNew reaches 10 GW clean energy milestone, powering 10% of India's wind and solar.

• TIME100 honors Sumant Sinha’s vision for a global carbon pricing system and clean energy policies.

• Sinha advocates for a unified global carbon market to accelerate emissions reductions.

Sumant Sinha, CEO and Founder of ReNew, has been recognized in the 2024 TIME100 Climate List, a tribute to his leadership in India’s renewable energy sector. Since founding ReNew in 2011, Sinha has overseen its rise to one of India’s largest clean energy producers, helping it achieve a milestone of 10 GW of operational solar and wind assets, contributing to about 10% of India’s total renewable energy generation.

This recognition highlights Sinha’s commitment to scaling renewable energy while advocating for strong climate policies. He calls for creating a global carbon market with a unified carbon price to drive funds to the highest-impact emissions reduction areas. His leadership extends to international platforms like the World Economic Forum, where he co-chairs the Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders.

India’s renewable energy sector has expanded rapidly in recent years, with a target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. Companies like ReNew play a pivotal role, exemplifying the rapid scaling of wind and solar technologies in a growing and competitive market.

With his leadership, ReNew has made significant strides in India’s clean energy goals and positioned itself as a global leader in the fight against climate change.