Couple of weeks back when I posted about the size of the ESG funds in India[1], there were some enquiries regarding where these funds are investing. So, in continuity to an analysis I did in January 2022[2], I gathered data to present the below analysis. The analysis is done on the same 9 funds as… Continue reading Indian ESG Funds – Where are they investing?
Tag: Sustainability
ESG or Sustainability?
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
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
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