Track, Compare, Improve: How ESG Benchmarking Enhances Investment Outcomes
Every investment needs a benchmark. Broadly, the assessment involves comparing one’s performance against peers, sectors, countries, or global standards such as the Paris Agreement. Studies have found that a majority of investors (85%) reported that investment decisions keeping ESG benchmarking in account lead to better investment returns, more resilient portfolios, and improved fundamental analysis. With […]
The Future of ESG Tech: How Integration and Automation Reduce Risk and Cost
ESG tech automation, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), the Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain and big data, is transforming how organizations gather, analyze, and report ESG data. These technologies simplify the complex process of aggregating information from various sources, ensure consistent reporting, and enable executives to make informed, strategic decisions. The future […]
Reasons Why ESG Data Quality is the Next Competitive Differentiator in Private Markets
Introduction The Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) data quality has been defined as the dependability, accuracy, and relevance of ESG data used in sustainability evaluations and investment choices. Among private markets, the quality of ESG data is increasingly acknowledged as a critical factor in separating major companies from competitors. For instance, in a 2025 study conducted […]
Decoding SFDR: Why ESG Disclosure is Now a Financial Imperative
The EU Action Plan on Sustainable Finance, a comprehensive framework of interconnected regulations, aims to steer capital towards a sustainable economy. Central to this initiative is the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), which came into force on 10 March 2021. The SFDR is designed to enhance transparency, enabling investors to make more informed decisions […]
How ESG Integration Can Make You a Leader in Private Sector – The Role of ESG Training and Development in Driving ESG Performance and Risk Management
Advantages of ESG Integration in the Private Sector Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles have emerged as a pathway for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially in managing business sustainability, from assets to human resources and innovation. ESG Integration in the private sector and compliance are consequential in defining sustainability, ensuring long-term success, and […]
Synergy Between ESG Investment and Islamic Finance
The post-pandemic social and economic recovery has witnessed the integration of ESG investment within Islamic Finance, based on Islamic law or Sharia. Islamic finance prohibits charging or paying interest (Riba), gambling (Maisir), contracts with excessive risk and uncertainty (Gharar), pornography, and investments in tobacco, drugs, alcohol, and pork products. The prohibition also extends to speculative-type […]
Driving Change: Strengthening the Rating Standards and Regulations in the European Union
EU ESG Rating Regulations Explained In response to growing demand for reliable ESG data, which plays a crucial role in influencing investment decisions and corporate strategies, the European Union (EU) introduced ESG Rating Regulation on 27 November 2024 to enhance transparency and integrity in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) rating activities. The main aim of […]
Moving the Needle with the ESG Metrics
In a world where businesses are intertwined with sustainability, ESG metrics have become a value proposition to measure a company’s environmental, social, and governance performance. ESG metrics are a qualitative and quantitative indicator to address global challenges, from carbon emissions to inequality. Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs) and their C-suite peers are playing an instrumental role […]
Bird’s Eye View on Fundamentals of ESG
ESG – Importance and Impact ESG compliance has topped the priority list for general partners (GP) and limited partners (LP) as they take the lead on transparently embedding ESG into operations, strategy, and reporting. Stakeholders use an ESG lens to set KPIs, clear targets, identify risks, raise capital, and generate value. In this vein, sustainability […]
Recent Amendments to the BRSR Guidelines
India has positioned itself as a proactive leader in the fight against climate change, demonstrating both the desire and ability to take significant action. Business leaders in India recognize the value of redefining their corporate purpose to address not just wealth creation, but also broader concerns relevant to their key stakeholders. To support this shift, […]
