Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, and natural language processing have taken a firm foothold, and companies are exploring opportunities to leverage their power. ย AI and related tools will help investors navigate companiesโ financial performance prospects and environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors. Letโs look at some of the ways in which AI can support ESGContinue reading “ESG Investing and AI”
Tag Archives: Sustainability
๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ง๐๐: ๐๐๐ฒ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ง๐ญ
We are at the doorsteps of 2030, the year designated to reduce the global temperature increase to 1.5ยฐC, 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,ย the Asia-Pacific region faces a climate financing shortfall of at least $800Continue reading “๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ง๐๐: ๐๐๐ฒ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ง๐ญ”
IPCC Report: How to bring a change?
IPCC has released three reports in rapid succession. These reports cover: August 2021: What is the problem? February 2021 How serious is the problem? April 2022: How can the problem be solved? The latest report titled โMitigation of Climate Changeโ focuses on three key aspects: The target of 1.5 degrees is almost out of reach:Continue reading “IPCC Report: How to bring a change?”
The Value-Action Gap and Sustainability๏ฟผ
Awareness of climate change, global warming and environmental risks among people is increasing by the day. Many surveys have shown that people prefer greener or sustainable alternatives to current products. However, these preferences or intentions often do not translate into consumption, lifestyles, or travel patterns. On the flip side, companies also do the same. AccordingContinue reading “The Value-Action Gap and Sustainability๏ฟผ”
Agriculture and Net Zero
Manufacturing industries have been a focus for reducing carbon emissions. However, agriculture also has its fair share of emissions. Agriculture contributes up to 24% of GHG emissions worldwide. Moreover, the contribution of agriculture in methane emissions is 25-30% — the highest in any human-related activity. Hence reducing emissions in agriculture becomes critical. 49% of emissionsContinue reading “Agriculture and Net Zero”
