ESG Risk Assessments & Insights

Did you know? 2024 was the hottest year in history. The impact of climate change on food prices has become increasingly evident; with the correlation between extreme heat and the prices of fruits and vegetables rising sharply from 20% in 2014 to 60% in 2023. This volatility has kept inflation consistently above the Reserve Bank of India’s target of 4%. As the threat of global warming and climate change continues to linger, what are the consequences that loom upon India and what impact does green financing and climate budgeting play? Swipe below to find out... Sankar Chakraborti #climatechange #esg #food

With the impending urgency of climate change, the global banking sector is at the crossroads of upgrading its functionality and systems for a more sustainable future. Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) is a global initiative that is committed to achieve net zero by 2050. But what exactly is NZBA, what are its origins, who are its members? Swipe below to find out more. Sankar Chakraborti #esg #banking #netzero #nzba

Acuité Group wishes everyone the best of health and prosperity in 2025!   Catch a glimpse of Suman Chowdhury, our Executive Director and Chief Economist, as he summarises the key developments in 2024 and shares our economic outlook for 2025. ESG Risk Assessments & Insights | SMERA Ratings Sankar Chakraborti #newyear #economy #outlook

Rising sea levels are a critical challenge that the world is facing. Human-induced climate change is the main accelerator of this crisis. As per a 2023 report by the Indian Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, 33.6% of the Indian coastline is vulnerable to erosion, 26.9% is growing (accretion), and 39.6% is stable. What threats does the rising sea level hold? How does it affect the Indian economy? Let's find out in the below slides. Sankar Chakraborti #esg #sealevels #economy #India

Acuité group wishes you and your loved ones merry festivities and a happy new year! Acuité Ratings & Research Limited | SMERA Ratings | ESG Risk Assessments & Insights #christmas #holidays #festivities

In today’s edition of #esginsights, let us delve into the challenges to global ESG investing. Sustainability is one of the prime considerations for stakeholders across the business spectrum, and sustainable fund AUMs are witnessing a gradual growth globally. However, there are more challenges to them than the silver linings. Globally, regulators have differing outlooks and approaches to ESG, including their opinions, rating systems, and strategies, adding more complexity to the ESG investment environment.   Let’s find out these challenges in more detail below. Sankar Chakraborti #esg #investing #sustainability #challenges

"Green financing emerges as a viable tool to steer us towards our sustainability goals. The journey is long, but with concerted efforts, robust financial mechanisms and collective actions, we can accelerate the roadmap for a greener, more sustainable future." Says our Chairman, Sankar Chakraborti in his Business Standard opinion piece. Read the complete article here: https://lnkd.in/dGFuXYU6 #esg #greenfinance #COP29

Welcome to the first edition of #ESGInsights. Today, let us take a walk down the memory lane and decode ESG’s origin. While ESG has become a buzzword now, there is more to the name besides E, S, and G. How did it originate? What is its story, let's find out. The very first mention of the term ESG can be traced back to the 2004 “Who Cares Wins” report, a joint initiative by United Nations and financial institutions, supported financially by the Swiss government. 18 financial institutions from nine countries, managing assets exceeding USD6 trillion, participated in the initiative. The report provided actionable recommendations on incorporating ESG factors into asset management and securities research, marking a pivotal step in the evolution of sustainable investing. The term "ESG" was deliberately chosen for clarity, avoiding potential misunderstandings associated with terms like "sustainability" or "corporate citizenship." Swipe below as we reminisce ESG’s origin story with you. Follow us for more on #ESGInsights! Sankar Chakraborti #esg #unitednations #journey #HistoryOfESG

"As more companies embrace BRSR reporting, we can expect a reduction in the discrepancies between announced ESG initiatives and the actual performance outcomes. This shift will enhance corporate accountability, fostering greater trust among investors in corporate sustainability claims." Says our Chairman, Sankar Chakraborti, in his recent opinion piece published in Sustainability Karma. Read the entire article here: https://lnkd.in/d5semR5x #ESG #Greenwashing #sustainability

"A few private banks have made progress on ESG, but state-run banks have some distance to catch up with them. It's an evolving area and it will be sometime before we settle down on these matters." opines Sankar Chakraborti, our Chairman and Group CEO in his interaction with Raghu Mohan for Business Standard #esg #banks