Is 2023 the “Year of ESG” in the Middle East?
2023 should be the year of sustainability in the Middle East, specifically in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The stage is set for Dubai to host the annual 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference from November 30 to December 12 this year. The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) is expected to unlock a greener future for […]
Regulatory Intervention for ESG Ratings: EASRA’s Position and the Significance of Regulations for ESG Rating Providers
ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ratings are one of the simplest yet most comprehensive methods available to evaluate the sustainability and ethical practices of a company. ESG ratings or scores, presented in the form of a numeric or an alpha-numeric rating, are provided by an ESG rating agency or ESG rating providers using certain frameworks […]
Financial Inclusion and Smallholder Banks – Trends in Financial Inclusion and Accessibility to Marginalized Communities
Introduction Financial Inclusion refers to the efforts made by banks and financial companies to make financial products and services available to different classes of people and businesses, irrespective of personal net worth or commercial scale. Financial Inclusion aims at overcoming factors that act as barriers that exclude people from accessing the financial sector. In terms […]
ESG Investing –Trends and Themes of ESG Investments and Stakeholder Concerns
Stakeholder concerns shaping ESG Investments ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investments have become increasingly important in today’s world as they offer several benefits which go beyond traditional financial considerations. By integrating ESG considerations into investment decisions, investors can better identify and manage potential risks associated with climate change, regulatory compliance, supply chain issues, labor practices, […]
South Asian Giants in ESG – Sustainability Initiatives, Regulations and Policy Landscape in China, Japan, Singapore
Overview ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing is catching up with the pace in Asia and is expected to grow in the coming years. According to Accenture’s 2022 Wealth Management Survey in Asia ESG investing has the potential of becoming a popular choice amongst investors with 70% of investors in Asia having invested or planned […]
Climate Tech Industry – Investments, Trends, and Challenges
Overview The climate tech industry, also known as the clean technology or cleantech industry, refers to the sector that develops and deploys technologies aimed at addressing environmental challenges, particularly those related to climate change. Climate tech companies focus on creating innovative solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase energy efficiency, and promote sustainable practices across […]
