What is the difference between ESG and Sustainability?
Is GRI losing relevance?
GRI has been the gold standard for sustainability reporting for many years; of late, it seems to be slipping in terms of the mindmap of sustainability professionals. What could be the reasons for this decline? A quick rejoinder.
50 Shades of Green
Green has become an overarching theme for everything, from buildings to diapers. But how ‘green’ is your green? “What are the challenges of going green?” The moderator posed the query to me at a panel discussion recently. Ostensibly, as someone who has been a consultant for many companies around sustainability, this was not an unusual… Continue reading 50 Shades of Green
India Inc should grow beyond “Jugaad”
We seem to be living in exciting times as the world is positioned for significant shifts, be it economic, technological or even demographical. As the globalized world shrinks, the corporate space will need to gird up for the future. Organizations will have to re-invent themselves more than ever to be profitable, attract talent or be… Continue reading India Inc should grow beyond “Jugaad”
People buy from People
Your client has access to similar companies, similar talents, similar promises, similar credentials, but then, why they will choose to work with you? I kept repeating to my team constantly to remember, “People buy from People”. It is a connection you create with the person at the other end; the continued relationship you maintain with that person; the trust you create with consistent performance over time. That sounds a bit cliché, but I am sure you will be interested when I say there is a well-designed approach to it.
Where are the Indian ESG Funds Investing?
Last year, in May 2021, I undertook a similar analysis to understand the key investment trends of the Indian ESG mutual funds. While it is only a mere 7-8 months, I felt it would be interesting to see how the industry landscape has progressed and whether the portfolio composition or investment pattern of the funds have… Continue reading Where are the Indian ESG Funds Investing?
Is ESG the new “Quality”?
Just like in the past, how “Quality” was seamlessly integrated into the business operations, so will ESG
The Tripod for CSR
Like the stability of a tripod, CSR strategy should also apply a 3 dimensional approach.
ESG analysis of NSE 100
Last year I started this analysis and I continue to use the S&P ESG Score[1] for this analysis. The reason I select the S&P ESG Score is because it publishes the ESG scores of 97 companies of the NSE 100[2]. Compared to 2020, at the time I am doing this analysis, the NSE 100 have a… Continue reading ESG analysis of NSE 100
Skill gap – A threat to Net-Zero World
Addressing knowledge and skills gaps around climate change will be critical to achieving Net Zero. The article is an attempt to bring the desired focus to this subject