India, Nov. 19 -- Goa's small and medium industries could cut 8,000-10,000 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions annually through targeted efficiency measures, according to an audit of about 300 units conducted by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar's Centre of Research for Energy Efficiency and Decarbonization (CREED).

The audits, conducted in partnership with the state's directorate of industries, trade and commerce, mapped energy and water consumption patterns in local industries, uncovering often-overlooked operational wastage. Each audit produced an investment-grade project report detailing corrective measures, technology upgrades, and process optimisations.

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