The automotive sector is currently at a critical juncture in its history. For decades, discussions around production efficiency, safety regulations and evolving customer demands shaped the industry. Today, however, a more complex and consequential dialogue has taken centre stage—Responsible Business Conduct in the Automotive Sector. This is not just another sustainability buzzword. Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) is rapidly becoming a gateway to future competitiveness, boa

Emerging markets face significant hurdles in ESG reporting owing to fragmented data and limited digitisation. AI and supporting technologies offer practical solutions to bridge these gaps, enabling accurate measurement and goal achievement. This blog explores the challenges and tech-driven pathways forward. ESG Data Challenges in Emerging Markets Emerging markets like those in Southeast Asia, Africa and Latin America struggle with ESG data scarcity. Unlike developed economies

In the modern age, where the promotion of sustainability has emerged as a preeminent focus of corporate storytelling and consumer decision-making, greenwashing , the practice of making misleading claims regarding environmental efforts, has the potential to pose reputational risk. Any corporation, whether a giant global firm that misrepresents its eco-friendly efforts or a startup that speaks to its sustainable mission in overly vague terms, diminishes trust. However, side by

If you’ve spent any time looking at sustainable investment products lately, you’ve probably noticed something interesting: almost every mutual fund suddenly looks very  green. “Low carbon.” “Sustainable.” “Clean portfolio footprint.” The labels are everywhere, and they sound reassuring. After all, who doesn’t want their money to do a bit of good in the world? But here’s the uncomfortable truth: sometimes the picture you’re shown isn’t the full story. Imagine visiting someone’

If you sit in any boardroom today, or even skim a CEO’s LinkedIn feed, you’ll notice something: sustainability reporting is no longer treated as a side project. It’s a headline item. A pressure point. A source of pride… and sometimes anxiety. Over the past few years, companies have been trying to keep up with a confusing mix of reporting rules — GRI here, SASB there, TCFD somewhere in between. It felt like trying to follow a map with too many arrows pointing in different dire

Introduction– Why ESG Matters at the Board Level? Until lately, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues were marginal—acknowledged but seldom shaping decisions in the boardroom. Now? ESG takes the spotlight. Boards are evaluated on more, than profits. Stakeholders ask: are you overseeing your footprint aiding your communities and conducting your business ethically? The rules have completely changed. The pressure is intense. According to an investor survey in 2024 ov