Stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana is often cited as a reason for Delhi’s choking air quality. The practice of burning of the crop residue, left behind after the harvesting of paddy (rice), usually takes place between September 15 and November 30 every year. During these months, the blame for ‘stubble burning’ is constantly directed…
In today’s world, most political and economic ideologies prioritize economic growth and profit, centering policy decisions on how to enhance economic prosperity and distribute its benefits. The debate usually revolves around how the fruits of development are shared. Ecological democracy, however, diverges sharply from traditional ideologies by placing the environment at the core of policy-making…
Environmentalism in India is often viewed through the lens of rural struggles or the actions of marginalized groups. However, the role of the urban middle class, a group that exerts immense influence on environmental and social dynamics, deserves closer scrutiny. As urbanization accelerates and environmental challenges deepen, the middle class occupies a pivotal position in…
In India, environmental issues often receive little attention in electoral politics. In recent Haryana state elections, critical problems such as stubble burning, groundwater salinity, sand mining, degradation of the Aravalli hills, and urban flooding were sidelined. As elections approach in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, where pressing issues around water, forests, land, and droughts exist, political parties…
1. Conclusion All of this demonstrates that sustainability already plays an important role in shaping the future of the financial industry. Indeed, assets under management with an ESG mandate are growing exponentially and most financial market participants accept that this sustainability transition is something they can no longer ignore. It is encouraging to see that…
1. Unilever’s Sustainable Living Plan Unilever, a leading multinational consumer goods company, has successfully integrated environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into their business practices. Their Sustainable Living Plan (SLP), launched in 2010, set ambitious goals to improve public health by reducing salt, sugar, and saturated fat content in their products, protect the environment through…
1. Introduction The ESG landscape includes an array of disruptions, activities, and commitments around the environment, social capital, business and innovation, leadership and governance, and human capital. Recent developments by standard-setters and regulators are changing the disclosure landscape regarding ESG. In 2021, the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) Technical Expert Group appointed the SEC…
1. Introduction Good corporate governance is essential not only for businesses, but also for society. In fact, good corporate governance raises the confidence of various stakeholders in the companies. The renewed emphasis of Indian Companies Act, 2013 on corporate social responsibility (CSR) enhances transparency and increases responsibility of business to their stakeholders. In turn, companies…
Environmental, Social and (Corporate) Governance better known as ESG is an intangible key assessing factor for socially capable and mindful financial investors. It’s a framework that is mainly used to access the business practices and performance on various sustainability and ethical issues of the organization. The meaning associated with this concept is that the responsibility…
Water, synonymous with life, has always played a crucial role in human civilization. Let’s begin with the Indus Valley Civilization, one of the earliest cradles of human development. In those ancient times, before constructing any building, the drainage system was meticulously planned and built first. It was determined beforehand how and where the water from…
