New Delhi, July 30 -- Geopolitical shocks are reshaping the case for sustainability, pushing governments and companies to prioritize energy security and resilience alongside climate goals. Industry leaders and economists said successive crises-from the Russia-Ukraine war to the recent tensions in West Asia-have strengthened the case for renewable energy while underscoring that fossil fuels will remain integral to India's energy mix for years.

Speaking at the Mint Sustainability Impact Summit 2026, held on Wednesday, executives from the energy, logistics and manufacturing sectors said investment decisions are increasingly being driven by economics and energy security rather than environmental commitments alone. Reducing dependence on impo...