ESG Share buybacks: Innovative ESG Finance

An innovation in ESG finance is taking root. An essential part of the “S” of ESG is the commitment to stakeholders. Returning money to shareholders rather than investing in negative NPV projects is one such commitment. In an ESG buyback, a company allocates part of the outperformance of its share buyback to the funding ofContinue reading “ESG Share buybacks: Innovative ESG Finance”

Blockchains and responsible business

Contracts, transaction and their record form the foundation of our economic, legal and political systems. They help protect assets and set boundaries of an organisation. They are critical to establishing the and verifying identities and chronicling events. They govern interactions among organisations, communities, and individuals. And, they guide managerial and social action. The digital transformationContinue reading “Blockchains and responsible business”

ABB uses smart tech to solve humanity’s most pressing challenges

Carbon emissions are a significant cause of worry for India and the world. To solve this we need renewable energy. But, that’s not all, significant savings in emissions can be achieved with the help of energy efficiency. ABB is an interesting company because 57% of its product portfolio is based on renewable energy and energyContinue reading “ABB uses smart tech to solve humanity’s most pressing challenges”