Taking into account the fact that the emerging markets have environmental and social challenges that differ, the ESG Rating Providers (ERPs) “shall be required to consider India/Emerging Market parameters in ESG Ratings”
By Naina Gautam 30/03/2023ESG is an idea whose time has come, and companies should consider incorporating ESG into their decision-making not only under investor pressure but also for self-interest.
By Harish HV 29/03/2023SDGs help in mainstreaming the seamless acceptance of ESG-based investment decisions while securing their wider reach in corporate circles
By Ketan Kulkarni 27/03/2023Due to multiple fundamental challenges, discussions around ESG have all the qualities of being just a fad unless there is a broader ecosystem to supports it
By Prateek Raj 25/03/2023Businesses can install biogas plants and improve waste management, reduce carbon footprint, achieve energy efficiency and conserve soil and water resources
By Gaurav Kedia 15/03/2023REConIndia conference will focus on renewable finance and the support required from key stakeholders for growth of the sector
By PTI 07/02/2023The issuance of Sovereign Green Bonds would also lead to a greater flow of capital into green projects and entities undertaking such projects
By Outlook Planet Desk 31/01/2023Only four of the ten major financial institutions surveyed collect information on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risks. Moreover, these firms do not systematically use that information to make financial decisions
By Outlook Planet Desk 17/01/2023COP27: Apart from the fact that the annual target of $100 billion of climate finance is yet to be reached, understanding about what constitutes climate finance is unclear.
By Naina Gautam 05/11/2022Given their leadership role, the WWF urged the central banks and supervisors to take a stronger public stance on the need to respond to environmental and social challenges.
By Outlook Planet Desk 30/10/2021