Sai Sudharsan Snubs Net Session, Amazon Invests in Carbon Engineering
The combination of Amazon's investment in Carbon Engineering and Sai Sudharsan's personal habit highlights the diverse ways in which individuals and companies are working towards a more sustainable future, whether through innovative technology or personal choices, ultimately contributing to a better environment and improved performance.
Amazon's Climate Pledge Fund has invested in Carbon Engineering, a Canadian company specializing in direct air capture technology, while cricketer Sai Sudharsan opted out of a net session ahead of the Manchester Test, citing a personal habit.
The investment in Carbon Engineering is part of Amazon's efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and become carbon neutral by 2040. Carbon Engineering's technology captures CO2 from the air at a cost of $100 per ton, making it competitive with other forms of carbon capture. This technology has the potential to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from industrial sources, such as cement and steel production.
Meanwhile, Sai Sudharsan, a cricketer, reportedly refused India captain Shubman Gill's offer to have a net session on the eve of the Manchester Test. Sudharsan allegedly declined with a smile, citing a personal habit he developed during the IPL, where he would not have a net session on the eve of a game. Instead, he chose to jog around the ground, which helped him in the IPL as he became the leading run-getter in 2025.
The investment in Carbon Engineering and Sai Sudharsan's decision to opt out of the net session may seem unrelated, but they both highlight the importance of innovative approaches to addressing environmental and personal challenges. As companies like Amazon and individuals like Sai Sudharsan make conscious choices to reduce their impact on the environment and prepare for upcoming challenges, they set an example for others to follow.