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The EC’s backward step for sustainability data quality Author – Kanchan Mishra In February, the European Commission (EC) unveiled proposed changes to EU sustainability disclosures, known as the EC Omnibus I. While positioned to lighten regulatory burdens and unlock investment, these proposals - particularly concerning the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and [...]

ESG’s Moment of Truth: Why the Pushback Won’t Define Its Future Author – Prerana Sinha Over the past weeks, we've witnessed an unprecedented wave of resistance against ESG and Sustainability principles, particularly in the U.S. While ESG was once seen as a necessary framework for long-term financial resilience, a growing number of [...]

Building a Sustainable Supply Chain: A Strategic Approach to Compliance under the CSDDD Author – Anchal Singh The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) presents a crucial regulatory framework for companies within the European Union, emphasizing responsible supply chain management and the integration of human rights and environmental standards into business operations. [...]

Navigating the Challenges of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) in Supply Chain Management Author – Anchal Singh The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) marks a transformative change in the regulatory framework for businesses operating within the European Union (EU). As a crucial element of the EU’s broader agenda to [...]

How ESG Regulations will shape up the ESG Research Author - Kanchan Mishra and Mohit Agarwal

The Missing Piece: How Excluding the Financial Sector Weakens the EU’s Sustainability Directive Author – Anchal Singh The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive is a groundbreaking EU-wide regulation requiring large companies to adhere to human rights and environmental standards. The directive currently exempts financial institutions from undertaking due diligence, enabling them [...]

THE EVOLUTION OF SFDR Author – Mohit Agarwal Tracing the rise of a regulatory game-changer in sustainable finance The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), introduced in 2019, came into effect in March 2021 as a part of a European regulation that intended to build a sustainable economy. It was a pivotal force in [...]

Coming Ahead of AI Author – Vikash Kumar Singh Editor – Jahnavi Mishra The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has dramatically boosted the dialogue surrounding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors, emphasizing their growing significance in the ESG finance domain. With a profound ability to merge various datasets from diverse sources, AI [...]

Author – Yash KrishnaniEditor – Jahnavi Mishra In the contemporary landscape, the allure of aesthetics often eclipses the substance within, exemplifying the sentiment that priority is given to appearance over intrinsic value. This is the very essence that encapsulates the spirit of ESG in the market. We begin by taking a closer look [...]

Beyond the Glass Ceiling: Crafting Success through Gender Diversity Author – Vikash Kumar SinghEditor – Jahnavi Mishra In the contemporary corporate realm, an observable surge in the recognition of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors has gracefully unfolded. There is a discernible shift in the paradigm as stakeholders, investors, [...]