ESG PRINCIPLES
India Inc. leverages ESG push to gain a competitive edge and attract investments: Jatinder Cheema
India Inc. is embracing ESG principles following government initiatives for long-term sustainability. Advocate Jatinder Cheema highlights the need for companies to adapt to new reporting norms. The Indian government's focus on ESG aligns with global trends and promotes sustainable development. Climate policies impact business regulations, emphasizing the shift towards sustainability and renewable energy sources.
Nervous investors tear up ESG playbooks in election supercycle
In 2024, global elections spark an anti-green trend affecting ESG investments. Marine Le Pen and Trump's influence reshape the environmental landscape. Utility stocks gain prominence amidst shifting policies and investor sentiments.
ESG consultancies and services on the rise as companies rush to get sustainability tag
Emerging consultancies and ESG services companies have a lot of opportunities but struggle due to lack of awareness and data.
Why it is time to focus on plastic waste recycling and renewables
Efforts are underway to streamline processes, enhance transparency, and create value in the recycling industry. Companies are focusing on sustainability and profitability through efficient resource management.
Understanding the difference between green jobs and ESG jobs
The demand for sustainability roles has surged, with a focus on ESG roles and green jobs. ESG roles encompass environmental, social, and governance aspects, while green jobs specifically target environmental sustainability.
Know Your Fund Manager | Sanjay Chawla, CIO – Equity, Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund
"I am directly managing some of the flagship and strategic products. All the funds are sector-agnostic and across market cap. These include Balanced Advantage Fund, Flexi cap Fund, Large & Midcap Fund and Focused Fund. This accounts for close to 1/3rd of the fund’s AUM"
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Culminating Earth Forward ESG Dialogues at Downtown Powai, Mumbai: Visionaries explore sustainable strategies for the future
Earth Forward: ESG Dialogues at Downtown Powai, Mumbai: Final episode focused on immediate ESG interventions. A world where businesses harmonise with the well-being of our communities and the planet we call home.
Spiritual compass
Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, a phrase from Maha Upanishad, meaning 'the world is one family', underscores the promotion of a shared destiny akin to familial bonds, aligning harmoniously with ESG principles that advocate a sense of shared responsibility. The Law of Cause and Effect, depicted in the Karma Yog chapter of the Bhagwad Gita, reflects ESG by urging a consideration of the impact of the decisions.
AI, ESG, and IDE: The challenges and opportunities CEOs must navigate for business growth
CEOs face the unenviable task of anticipating future trends, growing the business, making it sustainable, and insulating the business and its people against possible disruptions – all at once.
Carbon emissions, a significant concern: Businesses increasingly acknowledging the necessity of ESG, says Bengal Environment Minister
"We are entering an era where carbon emissions pose a significant concern. Businesses are increasingly acknowledging the imperative of sustainability, under the umbrella term ESG. Under the leadership of our Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee, the West Bengal government envisions an economy that actively contributes to building a sustainable environment, not only focussing on profitability" West Bengal Environment Minister Mohd Ghulam Rabbani said at a summit in Kolkata on Thursday.
Property developers prioritize green developments
To deal with the extreme climate change builders are focussing on conserving water by recycling it and using it for flushing and landscape, harvesting rainwater, radiation free building structures, green materials, and recycling organic waste and segregating waste on the development so that the amount of waste sent to the landfill is only 20 % of the standard amongst others.
GIM's National ESG Conclave creates ripples in sustainable business transformation
The Goa Institute of Management hosted a national conclave on Environment, Social and Governance (ESG). The conclave was organised in collaboration with the UN Global Compact Network India, Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and PRME India Chapter on November 24, 2023. Read to know more.
Businesses should be profitable from point of view of financial returns as well as impact on society: Jamshyd Godrej, Godrej & Boyce
“Industrial accidents are a challenge for everyone, but how do you handle that? These are the important aspects which I get involved in to a very large extent to make sure that we are green, as green as we can be to make sure that we are as innovative as possible and to make sure that we have a good safe environment working for everyone.”
India has an enviable place in global ESG disclosure list
As SEBI maintains an aggressive stance on ESG reporting, India is placed comparatively higher than other leading global economies on this front.
9 reasons why ESG investing is getting popular
ESG is an acronym for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) that socially conscious investors use to select investments. ESG norms provide a more focussed ideology and specific framework that ensures expected returns.
Earth Forward Dialogues continue: ESG visionaries explore discussions on sustainable strategies at Candor TechSpace Sector 48, Gurugram
Embarking on an ESG journey that resonates with the mission of Earth Forward, Brookfield Properties is at the forefront of pioneering sustainability across diverse sectors. Their unwavering commitment to fostering best environmental practices mirrors the global impact envisioned by the Earth Forward initiative.
Accelerating the ESG revolution: Brookfield Properties leads the way for India Inc
Brookfield Properties and The Economic Times have launched the Earth Forward: ESG Dialogues series in Bengaluru, New Delhi, and Mumbai. The series aims to facilitate discussions on sustainable strategies across various sectors.
How ESG can become a competitive advantage for Indian MSMEs
In August last year, a survey showed that ESG adoption was considered a high priority by 92% of Indian MSMEs. They believed that ESG is an essential requirement in order to become a part of the global value chain.
In a first, senior IBBI functionaries endorse focus on ESG in insolvency resolution
A paper by two senior functionaries of the insolvency regulator in India has proposed amending the bankruptcy law to include consideration of ESG factors in the evaluation of resolution plans for stressed firms. The paper suggests expanding the role of insolvency professionals to consider ESG risks and opportunities during the restructuring process.
Why it's crucial to consider long-term perspective inherent in ESG investing
A growing number of businesses are poised to embrace the net-positive concept. Nations, too, are diligently striving toward the ambitious net-zero 2050 goal. The convergence of cutting-edge technologies, robust regulatory initiatives and compelling cost advantages will push the ESG journey. In corporate boards, this will find its rightful place on the quarterly agenda.
Climate change puts sovereigns at downgrade risk, study finds
In the overall economic damage being caused by the climate change, rising debt costs might become an extra facet.
Assurance players seek Sebi clarity on ‘overly restrictive’ ESG assurance rule
They say the regulation prohibits BRSR Core assurance providers from offering permitted services under Section 144 of the Companies Act to their audit clients.
Sustainable bond issuance to hit $950 billion in 2023, Moody's says
Moody's expects issuance to be robust during 2023's second half. This might send volumes higher than its predicted $950 billion for the year.
SEBI's new ESG regulations pose challenges for top firms
Top Indian companies are facing challenges due to the capital-markets regulator's new Environmental, social and governance (ESG) rules as they struggle to collate non-financial data dispersed across various internal systems, evaluate the impact of disclosing private data on sensitive governance issues, and start dealing with the complexity of capturing and auditing data from thousands of their suppliers.
Impact investing: A focus of new generation ultra-rich
Various studies have shown that the new generation is twice as likely to invest basis the underlying companies’ commitment to making a positive impact through corporate policies that involve environmental, social and governance factors. This mindset reflects a broader recognition of the role that wealth can play in addressing pressing global challenges.
Merely 27% of Indian businesses confident about ESG preparedness: Deloitte
Deloitte India's survey finds that Indian businesses are committed to ESG principles, but there is a significant gap in preparedness and action. Only 27% of Indian organisations feel adequately equipped to meet their ESG strategy and compliance requirements, while only 15% believe their suppliers to be prepared to comply with the organisations' ESG requirements.
Sebi opts for principles-backed approach on ESG ratings: Sources
The regulator will canvass public opinion on draft rules set to be unveiled in the next two to three months, which it aims to finalise this year.That follows steps by global regulators such as the European Securities and Market Authority (ESMA), the Securities Exchange Commission in the United States and the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC).
Responsible profitability
The study constructed an ESG disclosure index to measure the companies' disclosures. Results show that only profitability measured by return on assets (ROE) and return on capital employed (ROCE) in both regression equation were positively associated with the extent of ESG disclosures.
Goldman Sachs is being investigated over ESG Funds
The agency is examining ESG mutual funds overseen by the bank's asset management unit, said the two people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment publicly on the matter. The Wall Street Journal reported earlier on the investigation.
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