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, […]
Why is the Middle East Your Next Destination for ESG Investments?
ESG Analysis of the Middle East Region The Middle East has historically grappled with accessibility in carbon markets as the region stands at the midpoint of the Decade of Action to realize Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. Investors, regulators and issuers rely on environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals to connect the opportunities and […]
Unveiling the Impact of Scope 3 Emissions: Navigating Reporting Challenges in Today’s Business World
In recent years, private and public firms have made significant strides in measuring and managing scope 1 and scope 2 emissions – direct and indirect emissions from their own operations. However, a more elusive, yet equally critical aspect of carbon emissions remains largely untapped: Scope 3 emissions. These emissions, which stem from an organization’s value […]
CBAM Compliance: Fostering a Collaborative Transition to Low Carbon Trade across EU and non-EU countries
Introduction to CBAM The European Union established a framework called “Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism” (CBAM) in 2023, which is part of the “Fit for 55 package”, a proposal to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions in the EU by 55% by 2030. It is designed to impose a fair price on carbon emissions from carbon-intensive goods entering the EU. CBAM […]
India’s Union Budget 2025-26: A Holistic Focus for a Sustainable Future
India’s Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, presented the Union Budget 2025-26 outlining an ambitious roadmap towards a sustainable future with a focus on economic growth and sustainable development. The budget outlines several initiatives and allocations through four engines of development- Agriculture, Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Investments and exports and is not just India’s financial […]
FATE OF ESG POST TRUMP’S PRESIDENCY
The Rise of ESG Initiatives and the Impact of Trump’s Rollback of Environmental Regulations In recent years, there has been a growing emphasis on stakeholder capitalism and long-term value creation, a shift that was accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic and has led to a more inclusive approach to capitalism. While environmental concerns have largely driven […]
EU Taxonomy: A Guide to Alignment with SFDR and CSRD Requirements
Introduction to The EU Taxonomy The European Union Taxonomy (EU taxonomy) is a foundational framework for sustainable finance developed by the EU to encourage environmentally responsible actions among investors, businesses, and regulators. It serves as a classification system to define environmentally sustainable activities, providing a foundation for other regulatory frameworks like the Sustainable Finance Disclosure […]
ESG Strategy and Implementation – Employ, Track, and Report Your Sustainable Goals
About ESG Strategy and Implementation Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy as a business approach provides a framework for companies to employ, track, and report their sustainable goals. It is an action plan or a roadmap created by a company to ensure it is doing what it says; in other words, an absolute commitment to […]
ESG Regulatory Assessment – Driving Responsible and Sustainable Business Practices through Global Guidelines and Standards
What is ESG Regulatory Assessment? Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) regulations are rules and laws that drive sustainability and responsible business management across various sectors. ESG regulatory assessments are conducted by various entities, such as regulatory bodies, consulting firms, and financial institutions. For instance, in real-time, entities such as the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) assess […]
The Prominence of Qatar’s ESG efforts in achieving its 2030 Vision
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is a framework that helps organizations understand and manage business risks across the E, S, and G pillars. This concept is a proactive and comprehensive framework adopted by small-sized to large-sized organizations to improve their operational impacts and to benefit the stakeholders. In 2022, Qatar hosted the FIFA World Cup […]
