Utkarsh Majmudar

Spatial finance and sustainability

Satellite technology has become ubiquitous. Satellite imagery has made geospatial data available like never before. Coupled with the increasing availability of real-time geospatial data and advances in artificial intelligence, data-driven decision-making can help fight the climate crisis. The term “spatial finance” was coined by the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment at the UniversityContinue reading “Spatial finance and sustainability”

The emergence of tree-free paper

Paper is a versatile product and has many uses. It is used for printing, packaging, decorating, writing, cleaning, filter paper, wallpaper, book-end paper, coated worktops, toilet tissue, currency, security paper and several industrial and manufacturing procedures. The global production of paper and paperboard will reach 476 million tons by 2032. Studies estimate that about 42Continue reading “The emergence of tree-free paper”

Green Deposits 101

The Reserve Bank of India has announced the framework for accepting green deposits of regulated entities (RE). What is a green deposit? A green deposit is an interest-bearing deposit received by the regulated entity for a fixed period and the proceeds are earmarked for being allocated towards green finance. These are like your regular fixedContinue reading “Green Deposits 101”

The Right to Clean Air

Delhi often struggles to breathe. So, do Tokyo, Shanghai and Dhaka. Air pollution is estimated to kill 7 million people worldwide each year. The problem is severe and needs immediate action. In August 2022, United Nations General Assembly passed a historic resolution declaring that everyone on the planet has a right to a healthy environment,Continue reading “The Right to Clean Air”

SEBI moves ahead on ESG

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), recently, approved the regulatory framework for ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) disclosures, ratings and investing. Disclosures SEBI has introduced BRSR Core that is applicable to top 150 companies by market capitalisation. It has reduced the number of key performance indicators across the value chain to report onContinue reading “SEBI moves ahead on ESG”