September 13, 2025
Two inspiring days with Nobel Laureate Prof. Joseph Stiglitz
Over the past days, SusBDe had the unique opportunity to meet and engage in both personal and formal settings with Nobel Prize winning economist Prof. Joseph Stiglitz.
In his latest book “The Road to Freedom – Economics and the Good Society”, Stiglitz explores the urgent need for societies to tackle inequality and climate change in order to secure a stable and sustainable future. His message resonates deeply with the challenges we face at SusBDe.
While our projects consistently prove to be profitable on their own merits – even without subsidies – access to financing from governments and international institutions remains limited. India’s IREDA has been an important exception, yet institutions like IFC continue to pose significant hurdles with long lead times. At the same time, shifting political winds – such as the recent change in the U.S. government’s position on climate and green financing – only underline the importance of persistence and conviction.
Discussing these issues directly with Prof. Stiglitz was both inspiring and encouraging. His life’s work underlines the urgency of what we do: building scalable, profitable, and sustainable solutions that contribute to a fairer and greener world.
We are grateful for the time, insights, and encouragement shared, and proud to continue our journey in line with the principles that Prof. Stiglitz so powerfully advocates.
What began as a vision in 2021 has become one of India's leading municipal waste-to-biomethane projects. The Nagpur project demonstrates how perseverance, international collaboration and innovative technology can transform ambitious ideas into reality. As the project moves towards completion, it not only marks a major milestone for SusBDe and its partners, but also establishes a blueprint for the next generation of circular economy projects across India.
Following recent high-level meetings with key stakeholders in Sri Lanka, SusBDe has taken another important step towards the development of sustainable waste-to-biomethane infrastructure. During a presentation to the Maharagama Urban Council, SusBDe demonstrated how its integrated MSW-to-CBG technology can transform municipal waste into renewable energy while supporting Sri Lanka's circular economy ambitions.
SusBDe has taken an important step in advancing its sustainable waste-to-biomethane initiatives in Sri Lanka through high-level discussions with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The Embassy has expressed strong confidence in SusBDe's innovative Dutch technology and will actively support the company's engagement with government authorities and strategic partners to accelerate the development of future renewable energy projects.
SusBDe strengthens its Advisory Board with the appointment of Bert Jägel as Chairman. The renewed Advisory Board will play a more active role in supporting the company's international growth, strategic development, and long-term mission in circular waste-to-energy and biomethane infrastructure.
'TEMPORARY UPDATE: Safety and security of our people in India remain our highest priority. As a precautionary measure, SusBDe has temporarily adjusted selected public team information while continuing all operations and commitments unchanged.
SusBDe attended the 60th anniversary edition of IFAT 2026 in Munich together with representatives from the SusBDe Group of Companies, Keva SusBDe Biotech and SusBDe India B.V. The visit focused on developments in waste segregation, PSA and membrane technologies, biomethane solutions and strengthening relationships with international partners, suppliers and technology providers.
SusBDe welcomes Mr. Sunil Kumar Bains as India Representative, bringing over 37 years of experience in Oil & Gas, CGD, and renewable gas infrastructure to drive SusBDe's expansion in the Indian bioenergy market.
