While we frequently read about carbon offsets, carbon insets are less commonly known. Carbon offsets, as we understand, are tradable “rights” or certificates linked to activities that reduce the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere. By purchasing these certificates, an individual or organisation can support projects that address climate change instead of decreasing theirContinue reading “Insetting or Offsetting: What’s the choice?”
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Why decarbonising so tough?
Everyone agrees that decarbonisation is essential. The IMF estimates that global decarbonisation would have a net value of $85 trillion. The IPCC reports have consistently pointed to the pernicious effects of greenhouse gases (or carbon, in common parlance) and that we have probably missed the bus in achieving the goals that we set out inContinue reading “Why decarbonising so tough?”
Biodiversity Is Not Just Planting Trees
The recent IPL tournament saw BCCI team up with Tata Group to plant 500 trees for every dot ball bowled during the 2024 playoffs and finals. While they do not talk of this as a biodiversity venture, there are many companies that talk of their work on biodiversity, but if you read their sustainability reportsContinue reading “Biodiversity Is Not Just Planting Trees”
ESG Investing and AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, and natural language processing have taken a firm foothold, and companies are exploring opportunities to leverage their power. AI and related tools will help investors navigate companies’ financial performance prospects and environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors. Let’s look at some of the ways in which AI can support ESGContinue reading “ESG Investing and AI”
𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭
We are at the doorsteps of 2030, the year designated to reduce the global temperature increase to 1.5°C, and the picture is gloomy. Finance is a critical ingredient to saving our planet. And it seems to be in short supply. According to the IMF, the Asia-Pacific region faces a climate financing shortfall of at least $800Continue reading “𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭”
Utkarsh Majmudar 