There is no silver bullet to what style of leadership will succeed. It is a situation, the team composition and the culture of the organization that have to be considered for you to chart what should be your approach. Here is a personal experience demonstrating the same.
Author: Santhosh Jayaram
Adjunct Professor of Practice at Amrita School for Sustainable Futures, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetam. I also function as advisor for a leading IT Services company in India and a couple of start-ups. Earlier I was a partner with one of the leading professional services firm and lead the biggest advisory teams in the field of sustainability, ESG and Climate Change in Asia. My other interests spans to Nature Photography and a bit of painting.
I published 2 books "Still Speaking" Volume 1 & 2, in 2020. These books are a collection of photographs (Stills) and what they spoke to me.
Get Serious on “Grand Talk”
The “Blah, Blah, Blah” term should start reverberating inside the board rooms as a reminder to stop indulging in greenwashing and put forth constructive efforts to combat climate change.
Now the risk scenarios need to be put on the board table; it is time business understands the serious risk they are facing. If they do not see the risks, they will be blind to the opportunity also.
Responsible Consumerism: Spending for a better planet
It is that time of the year when we make oodles of purchases for friends, families, co-workers and of course, ourselves. The airwaves and the newspapers are full of festive cheer, enticing us to buy jewelry, clothes, cars, gadgets and whatnot. As we indulge in the festivities and open up our wallets (digital and real ones),… Continue reading Responsible Consumerism: Spending for a better planet
Time for India to be ready with quality Carbon CREDs
The thought of writing on this topic came to me because of the couple of calls that I received last week. One call was from someone in the treasury section, who informed me that bankers were asking to convert deposits to “Green” deposits and the question was whether the bank would give them carbon credits for… Continue reading Time for India to be ready with quality Carbon CREDs
ESG Risk assessment – A BRSR requirement
Globally regulators have been seeking companies to disclose on risk and now with more than ever ESG risks are impacting business, ESG risk disclosures are becoming a requirement. Following the trend, Section A, Item 24, for Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR), requirement by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), stipulates that organisations present… Continue reading ESG Risk assessment – A BRSR requirement
Comparing 2 ESG ratings in India
Co-authored with Sakshi Uberoi ESG ratings are being increasingly considered in the investment screening process. This has come from the recognition that we need to adequately price the ESG risks and premiums associated with the business practices and conduct – surfacing the true market valuation of a business. A large reason for the surge in ESG… Continue reading Comparing 2 ESG ratings in India
A world without adults!
Last week, I chanced upon a rather curious theory from the French Nobel laureate, Luc Montagnier that paints a rather grim picture of the future. He spoke about the potential removal of a large part of our human population who are vaccinated in a couple of years. Putting it in simpler words, he claims that everyone who… Continue reading A world without adults!
Where are ESG Mutual Funds in India Investing?
The pandemic accelerated the demand for ESG or sustainable investing which saw a significant growth in 2020. Amidst this rise, ESG mutual funds seem to be gaining popularity with almost all the major asset management companies in India having launched an ESG Mutual fund by end of 2020. For a deeper understanding of the portfolio… Continue reading Where are ESG Mutual Funds in India Investing?
Okinawa Habu
He has been engrossed in his reading and was disturbed by his mother’s call. He ignores her call and continues to read. He has completed his graduation and should have taken up a job as would be customary in the community he lives. But he was not ordinary. His mother has consulted an astrologer when… Continue reading Okinawa Habu