10 Key Sustainability Regulations to watch out for in 2024
The sustainability regulations list includes compliances that will impact the MSMEs
Indian MSMEs to be in Spotlight in 2024
The MSMEs which constitute more than 80 percent of the country’s value chain, must now focus on ESG and sustainable business practices
Social Finds Emphasis at BRSR workshop
In a recent workshop, speakers highlighted the significance of social responsibility and the impact of investments on businesses
Sustainable Individual Development: Balancing Work, Life, and Health
Sustainable individual development has emerged as one of the key focal points, particularly under the ESG compliance
Mercedes-Benz launches e-Trucks in Hongkong
Mercedes-Benz has launched two new e-trucks in Hongkong to support the country’s carbon neutral commercial transportation
DEI: What is prevalent, Greenwashing?
It is sad to see that greenwashing in each segment of ESG is prevalent. We have also noticed that the ‘S’ factor of ESG is the least cared for.
Is ESG losing steam?
Is ESG being pushed over to maintain profits? It is time, ESG is dusted off the silos and integrated into the mainstream
ICRA to Foray in ESG Rating
Credit rating agency ICRA has applied for an ESG Rating Provider (ERP) license under its wholly-owned subsidiary, ICRA ESG Ratings Ltd
Indian automotive sector: in pursuit of sustainability
The auto sector accounts for 4.5% of India’s merchandise exports, it is also responsible for 1.4% of the country’s annual greenhouse-gas emissions. Implementing sustainability priorities could help India achieve net-zero emissions.
MSCI Launches Sustainability Institute
The MSCI Sustainability Institute aims to advance the role of capital markets in creating sustainable value and tackling climate change
Decoding the ESG matrix: Understanding the factors that shape it
Globally, the political landscape, protests, the potential to manipulate the numbers, and the practise of “greenwashing” are a few issues dominating the sustainability landscape.
CAs must learn about Carbon, CSR, ESG practices: Nirmala Sitharaman
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged the chartered accountants in the country to learn about carbon, CSR, and ESG practices; and implement the same in their business practice. She stressed the need for the CAs to familiarize themselves with national and international accounting standards, regulatory frameworks, and compliance mandates for carbon accounting, CSR and ESG.
