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  • ESG compliance should not become a barrier to market access for MSMEs

    ESG compliance should not become a barrier to market access for MSMEs

    Compliance costs that are marginal for large firms can be existential for small ones

  • Mindspace REIT secures Rs 550 crore from World Bank-backed IFC via sustainability-linked bonds

    Mindspace REIT secures Rs 550 crore from World Bank-backed IFC via sustainability-linked bonds

    The Rs 550 crore SLB has a tenure of eight years, receiving a 'AAA' rating from ICRA. Sources said that the bond has a semi-annual coupon of 7.414 percent

  • SEBI proposes additional circumstances under which ESG ratings can be withdrawn

    SEBI proposes additional circumstances under which ESG ratings can be withdrawn

    The consultation paper was issued on February 13

  • SEBI Board meet: Industry insiders welcome easing of ESG compliance, phased rollout for value chain

    SEBI Board meet: Industry insiders welcome easing of ESG compliance, phased rollout for value chain

    The Securities and Exchange Board of India on December 18 announced ease-of-doing business measures for listed entities with the companies' Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report.

  • Our goal is to reach up to $500 million in revenue within the next 5-6 years: Jamil Khatri, co-founder, Uniqus Consulting

    Our goal is to reach up to $500 million in revenue within the next 5-6 years: Jamil Khatri, co-founder, Uniqus Consulting

    Uniqus Consulting has a scalable business model. The fledgling firm is focusing on growth in diverse markets such as the US, the Middle East and India, according to its co-founder, Jamil Khatri.

  • Sebi proposes allowing ERPs to rate unlisted securities, other changes for ease-of-doing business

    Sebi proposes allowing ERPs to rate unlisted securities, other changes for ease-of-doing business

    The consultation paper includes suggestions such as activity-based regulatory framework for ERPs, under which the Credit Rating Agencies Regulations may include a provision for ERPs to undertake rating of products/issuers that are not listed.

  • A new ESG fund launch in over three years; should you go for it? A Moneycontrol Review

    A new ESG fund launch in over three years; should you go for it? A Moneycontrol Review

    WhiteOak Capital ESG Best-In-Class Strategy Fund is the first ESG fund launch after SEBI broadened the scope of the thematic category.

  • Why manufacturers in India should shift to Green Utility Solutions

    Why manufacturers in India should shift to Green Utility Solutions

    As energy needs grow, moving away from fossil fuels is crucial for meeting ESG goals, driving resilience, and establishing leadership in a rapidly evolving global business landscape. Manufacturers must switch to green utility solutions to enhance long-term business success and sustainability 

  • ESG rating overhaul needed to separate risk from opportunity: Aspire Impact’s Amit Bhatia

    ESG rating overhaul needed to separate risk from opportunity: Aspire Impact’s Amit Bhatia

    Bhatia’s firm has collaborated with 150 ESG, sustainability, and impact professionals to come up with a new ratings framework.

  • Need a unified ESG reporting portal, says SEBI ED Pramod Rao

    Need a unified ESG reporting portal, says SEBI ED Pramod Rao

    There are around eight to ten different international reporting systems for green or sustainability reporting, which leads to confusion.

  • UltraTech Cement raises $500 mn via sustainability-linked financing

    UltraTech Cement raises $500 mn via sustainability-linked financing

    As per its FY24 sustainability report, the company's scope 1 and scope 2 combined emissions intensity stood unchanged at 618.17 kg CO2e/tonne.

  • ESG Disclosures: Navigating corporate misconduct and investor confidence

    ESG Disclosures: Navigating corporate misconduct and investor confidence

    India's regulatory landscape for ESG disclosures has evolved from voluntary guidelines to mandatory BRSR reports for top firms. Recent corporate misconduct highlights the importance of robust governance, with investors increasingly scrutinizing ESG disclosures to mitigate risks and bolster trust

  • Azim Premji urges businesses to integrate ESG, calls for impactful CSR at CII Annual Business Summit

    Azim Premji urges businesses to integrate ESG, calls for impactful CSR at CII Annual Business Summit

    Premji urged companies to re-evaluate their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) spending, ensuring funds address critical social needs rather than simply functioning as charitable donations.

  • CRISIL's wholly owned subsidiary gets Sebi nod for ESG rating

    CRISIL's wholly owned subsidiary gets Sebi nod for ESG rating

    CRISIL's ESG 'scoring' business will now be transferred to CRISIL ESG Ratings.

  • Uniqus Consultech raises $10 million in Series B funding from Nexus, Sorin

    Uniqus Consultech raises $10 million in Series B funding from Nexus, Sorin

    The firm has over 350 professionals led by 40 Partners and Directors, serving more than 150 clients.

  • Xcelerate acquires equity stake in stakeholder and ESG communications consultancy Stirrup 

    Xcelerate acquires equity stake in stakeholder and ESG communications consultancy Stirrup 

    Stirrup is India’s largest stakeholder communications consultancy, specialising in ESG communications and corporate reporting and a sizeable presence in branding and corporate digital services. 

  • ESG strategies help in enhancing business operations and realise sustainable goals

    ESG strategies help in enhancing business operations and realise sustainable goals

    India has made tremendous strides in promoting ESG regulations. ESG is pivotal in demonstrating a company’s commitment to not only enhance its social responsibility but also improve key value drivers

  • Climate action: Why ESG & blended finance are not enough

    Climate action: Why ESG & blended finance are not enough

    The business challenge of the 21st century is finding profitable solutions to existential threats. The US$4.2 trillion we need every year to reach net zero is a huge business opportunity that few have leveraged.

  • Tech industry struggles to find a middle ground on LLMs, ESG goals

    Tech industry struggles to find a middle ground on LLMs, ESG goals

    In an effort to lower the energy cost and carbon footprint of building generative AI models, companies are actively working to find solutions and develop alternative green technologies to adhere to their Environmental, Social and Governance goals.

  • ESG factors powering energy investment decisions

    ESG factors powering energy investment decisions

    Diversifying portfolios to include sustainable energy assets presents an excellent opportunity for investors to align their financial goals with positive environmental and social impact

  • Voluntary delisting norms under review for next board meeting: Sebi Chair Madhabi Puri Buch

    Voluntary delisting norms under review for next board meeting: Sebi Chair Madhabi Puri Buch

    Sebi Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch announced a review of delisting norms, contrary to popular belief. A consultation paper released on August 14 garnered feedback, and the proposal will be presented at the next Board meeting.

  • 'Frustrating' demands placed on working group for ESG framework: Sebi’s Madhabi Puri Buch

    'Frustrating' demands placed on working group for ESG framework: Sebi’s Madhabi Puri Buch

    The Chairperson of Sebi said that she demanded that the framework be made simpler and that the regulation is backed by data 

  • Youngsters will shape future of societies with ESG

    Youngsters will shape future of societies with ESG

    To build a trustworthy ESG framework, the youth of India need to start by understanding its core components. Environmental responsibility encourages sustainable practices in a country grappling with pollution and climate change

  • The tyranny of ESG has run its course

    The tyranny of ESG has run its course

    The idea of ESG has been changing since the day it was just a twinkle in a marketer’s eye. Now it’s heading into its inevitable end game

  • Greenwashing: The charade around ESG

    Greenwashing: The charade around ESG

    When companies engage in greenwashing by misleadingly presenting themselves as environmentally friendly or socially responsible, they undermine the very essence of ESG. This deceit erodes trust among investors, consumers, and stakeholders, sowing scepticism about the authenticity of corporate commitments

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