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
Leading from Behind
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.
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