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
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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
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?
Environmental, Social And Governance (ESG) Agenda
The silver lining of the COVID-19 lockdowns, albeit a slender one, is that reduced human activity has meant cleaner air and water. This situation presents to the world a unique opportunity to carefully plan its recovery and gives further impetus to the environmental, social and governance (ESG) agenda which had already been gaining momentum. ESG… Continue reading Environmental, Social And Governance (ESG) Agenda
ESG in India
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance of companies linked to investment decisions have been picking pace in India in 2020. This trend can be observed through the launch of dedicated ESG funds and asset management companies signing up for the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment. We saw the launch of the first ESG ETF… Continue reading ESG in India