SBTi Revising Net-Zero Standard
The new net-zero standard draft aims to accelerate corporate decarbonization by providing a science-based framework for businesses to join the 3,000 with net-zero targets.
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
Budget 2025: A crucial opportunity on adaptation missed
It still bears reiterating that the presentation (budget 2025) misses a crucial opportunity on climate adaptation for India’s large vulnerable communities.
Code RED for the planet: 2025 begins with a cascade of disasters
The current climate trajectory demands immediate and concerted action to save the planet.
What will be the ripple effects of US Prez Trump’s anti-ESG policies?
US President Donald Trump’s latest statements (anti-ESG policies) on climate mitigation and environmental protection is inviting criticism from all corners.
World Bank Launches Global Sustainable Development Bond
According to the World Bank, these bonds support the financing of green and social projects in IBRD member countries.
EVA Air joins DJSI and leads S&P Global Rankings
Based on EVA Air’s leadership and commitment to sustainable (ESG) practices, the airline secured the top rank in the global airline industry in this year’s S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment.
ESG Trends and Opportunities for APAC Enterprises
The potential for APAC enterprises to meet their ESG commitments is through technological advancements, policy pushes, renewable energy adoption, and mid-to-long term insights
India to Resist Shift in Focus from Climate Finance to Mitigation
India expressed dissatisfaction with the CoP29 summit and pledged to resist any shift in focus from climate finance to mitigation
Is a Breakthrough Possible at COP29?
As COP29 draws to a close, delegates await updates on negotiations regarding a new climate finance target during COP29 climate talks
CSR vs. ESG: Not Identical Twins
There is a common misperception that achieving CSR or Corporate Social Responsibility means achieving ESG objectives.
Just transitions must be Just: India at COP29
India’s intervention emphasized the importance of justice in climate action and the need for a broader understanding of ‘Just Transitions’
