Shifting Sands: Navigating the Future of US Solar Energy Amidst Policy Pivots
The US solar energy industry is experiencing a potential slowdown, but not due to declining technology or a lack of clean energy demand
DMEGC Solar Embraces UN Women’s WEPs
DMEGC Solar solidifies its ESG commitment by officially signing the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs).
Philips Circular Revenue Increased to 24% of Sales
Products designed for recycling, reuse, and refurbishment generate circular revenues, which currently constitute 24% of total sales for Philips
US “rejects and denounces” UN SDGs
The move by the US comes as the UN has estimated a US $4 trillion financing gap to achieve the SDGs
GMR Airports Joins World’s Largest Corporate Sustainability Initiative
GMR Airports has pledged to align its strategies and operations with the ten principles of the UNGC, which focus on human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption, to advance the SDGs
The Asian Development Bank, UNDP Partner To Localize Sustainable Development Goals
Through this initiative, UNDP and ADB aim to empower local actors, foster multi-stakeholder collaboration, and align policies with local priorities to drive systemic change.
ESG is not about Ticking Boxes
Environment, Social & Governance or ESG is not merely about ticking boxes; it’s about building a fundamental base for the transformation towards sustainable business practices
CSR vs. ESG: Not Identical Twins
There is a common misperception that achieving CSR or Corporate Social Responsibility means achieving ESG objectives.
India Must Address $4 Trillion VFG to Meet SDGs
India wants to monitor 95% of SDG indicators by 2024 to bring its sustainable development goals into line with its development goal for 2047.
Indian Sustainable Agriculture Projects on Global Centre Stage
The Gulbenkian committee recognized the contributions of APCNF and Dr Rattan Lal in promoting sustainable agriculture in India
Mindspace REIT Secures Rs 650-crore SLL bond from IFC
The coupon of the 7-year bond is linked to Mindspace REIT’s commitment to achieve certain ESG targets towards building a greener ecosystem
Presenting a right sustainability narrative imperative to achieve SDGs: IMC banking conference
Experts discussed the pivotal role that the banking, non-banking, and financial industry is playing in the government of India’s ambitious financial inclusion drive during a day-long event
