History of ESG History of ESG – 1: A Post Cold-War Innovation Since its establishment in 1945, the United Nations (UN) has played a pivotal role in shaping initiatives around global development, environmental stewardship, human rights, and economic systems. Over the decades, the nature of its engagement with the business world has undergone significant transformation. […]
India’s stance in COP29 India’s Stance at COP29 UNFCCC COP29 was held in Baku, Azerbaijan from 11 to 22 November 2024. It took place against a backdrop of toppling temperature records and unprecedented extreme weather events – heatwaves, storms, floods and droughts – that have wreaked havoc and devastation across the planet, with mounting losses
WMO State of the Climate 2024 Update WMO State of the Climate 2024 Update As COP29 kicks off in Baku, Azerbaijan, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has issued a press release on our planet’s climate. With 2024 tracking to be the warmest year on record, we’re witnessing an unprecedented surge in temperatures, extreme weather, and
Analysis of Emissions Gap Report 2024 Figure 1. Source – Emissions Gap Report’24 The Emissions Gap Report 2024; No more hot air please! In advance of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, the UNEP’s Emissions Gap Report 2024 underscores the challenge and opportunity facing global climate action. While the need for accelerated mitigation is urgent, there are
Creating ESG outcomes the EV way Sustainable practices have become the cornerstone of business success. The automobile industry, which is quickly moving towards an Electric Vehicle (EV) future and integrating more Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations into business strategies, is witnessing this paradigm shift. The extractive sectors, component producers, vehicle assemblers, and manufacturers of
What makes ESG complete Preparedness is a key component in future-proofing businesses. In the past, the term ‘preparedness’ in businesses would be associated with just financial and operational risks. With Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) taking centre stage, business leaders are equally focused on managing ESG risks. It’s become a significant driver of stakeholder satisfaction.
Evolution of ESG and why it ceases to be a side story in India Year 2009. India launches the INS Arihant, its first nuclear submarine, a bright moment in an otherwise dismal scenario. The IMF predicts a global recession with negative growth of 1.3% for world GDP. The effects of the Great Recession that started
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ESG analysis of power industry 2021-2022 The global population is expected to increase by approximately two billion over the next two decades. With the standard of living growing by the day, the demand for electricity is expected to increase 50% by 2040. Electricity consumption in the world has reached approximately 25,300 terawatt-hours in 2021 (source
ESG analysis of pharma industry 2021-2022 Pharma companies reaching the ESG inflexion point The definition of sustainability is evolving, ever presenting fresh challenges to different industries. Sustainability has emerged as a broad subject and is particularly synonymous with the overarching term of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), the three strategic pillars for businesses. While every
ESG analysis of petroleum industry 2021-2022 Why petroleum & refinery companies are keen on high ESG presence? With climate change threatening to disrupt lives, energy transition, decarbonisation and a net-zero economy have become pressing global goals. Almost every industry is consciously minimising carbon emissions and switching to more efficient and sustainable methods of production. Investors,
Founded in 2017, Chennai-based Vivriti Capital, a new-age technology-enabled lender, is a registered non-deposit taking NBFC with the RBI. Vivriti Capital brings together capital markets’ investors with institutions, small enterprises, and individuals. It manages a diverse portfolio of over 250 mid-market enterprises across various sectors, with a combined AUM of $730 million.
Vivriti Capital sought to improve its existing ESG framework, and keeping in mind the goal of providing ease of convenience to the client, our team proposed the following solutions:
The sustainability assessment models have allowed Vivriti Capital to pave the way to a sustainable & greener portfolio by assessing the ESG risk of their portfolio companies.
