climate underdogs

CHAPTER INDIA

THE NEXT ERA OF INNOVATORS: BUILDING A CLIMATE REVOLUTION

Through our initiative, SABH (South Asian Business House), launched at COP28, we explored the untold stories of small businesses driving climate innovation across South Asia. From solar-powered lamps in Assam to large-scale solar farms in Rajasthan, these innovators are transforming sustainability from the ground up. This book spotlights their resilience, creativity, innovation and impact.

The 12 stories featured in Climate Underdogs: Chapter India highlight diverse solutions to climate challenges, from biodegradable plastics to AI-powered climate models. These changemakers—from tech pioneers to eco-entrepreneurs—are crafting scalable, tangible solutions that inspire others to join the climate revolution.

Together, these businesses represent the diverse, innovative efforts needed to combat climate change and inspire a global shift toward sustainability.

This book is made possible with support from ClimateWorks Foundation, a global platform that supports innovation and accelerates climate solutions that scale.

Meet the innovators

Tiger Aster & Jeeten Desai
Tiger Aster & Jeeten Desai
Najeeb Bin Haneef
Najeeb Bin Haneef
Catherine
Catherine
Mridul Kumar
Mridul Kumar
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Tiger Aster & Jeeten Desai

Ambiator

Hyderabad based Ambiator offers a cooling solution, a mix of an AC and desert cooler, that is not just environment-friendly but also uses 85% less electricity. Their 5TR modular unit is perfect for hot, dry climates and is designed for future scalability.

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https://www.ambiator.com/

Deepak Rajmohan
Deepak Rajmohan
Rajesh Oza
Rajesh Oza
Mohd. Aatish Khan and Snehal Verma
Mohd. Aatish Khan and Snehal Verma
Samuel John
Samuel John
Kunjpreet Arora & Lokesh Goswami
Kunjpreet Arora & Lokesh Goswami
Chimib Ongmu Bhutia
Chimib Ongmu Bhutia
Nishita Baliarsingh and Nikita Baliarsingh
Nishita Baliarsingh and Nikita Baliarsingh
Amitabh Malaviya
Amitabh Malaviya