ESG Mutual Funds in India What is ESG investment? Through the last decade, the concept of ethical investment has permeated into investors’ thinking. They are only too willing to integrate Environmental, Social and Governance factors, known by the popular acronym ESG, into their investments without trading off on profits. They...

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...

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...

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...

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...