Why ESG investments are here to stay Year 2017. As many as 97 polluting industries near Bellandur Lake, located in the sleepy terrains of south Bengaluru, receive government orders for closure. Year 2018. The government asks a copper factory in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi city, known for cultivation of pearl fishes, to wind up operations. Residents […]
ESG Funds: The future of wealth History of ESG funds There are different interpretations of the origin of ethical investments, now popularly called Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) funds. One interpretation puts the origins of ethical investment back to the 19th century when the Quakers in Britain and Ireland refused to invest in arms. Then there’s the well-documented Pax Fund launched
“ESG analysis is an extension of the existing security evaluation process” – Ruchit Mehta, SBI Magnum Equity ESG Fund Ruchit Mehta, Fund Manager, SBI Magnum Equity ESG Fund speaks to us about the direct repercussions of ESG parameters on the Indian economy, rising appreciation of ESG funds among investors and evaluating sustainable business practices of
ESG RATINGS FOR INDIA What does ESG mean? Before diving into ESG ratings, let’s understand what is ESG? ESG stands for Environmental, Social & Governance practices that are referred to when measuring the sustainability & the ethical impact of a company or investment on the larger community. A large number of investors, companies & regulatory
“ESG brings more transparency for both corporates and investors” – Amit Nigam, Invesco Mutual Fund Amit Nigam, Fund Manager, Invesco Mutual Fund speaks to us about incorporating ESG aspects to facilitate India’s role as ‘responsible’ growth engine for the world, understanding ESG through the lens of risks and significance of ESG rating for corporates and
World is seeking ESG leaders; is India on track? Through the Union Budget the government has shown the intent to accelerate the pace for ESG compliance at varied levels. The scrapping policy for vehicles 15 years or older, emphasis on the solar energy sector, and penal provision on corporates delaying payments to EPF are welcome
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“ESG encourages investors to look beyond the traditional way of investing” – Sneha Joshi, Quantum Mutual Fund Sneha Joshi, Associate Fund Manager – Alternative Investments, Quantum AMC, speaks to us about the ESG landscape for India. Read on to understand her perspective on the critical parameters, investors’ expectations from ESG funds, challenges in ESG compliance
Is India ready for ESG Assessments? With a total asset under management (AUM) of over $40 trillion invested globally using some form of ESG compliance, India has huge upside potential as a major emerging market. The US, the primary origin point of the world’s capital flows, recorded a 44% growth in ESG compliant AUM. These
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.
