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Neev II Fund: How India’s Climate-Tech SME Growth Story Is Being Fuelled by Public Support
Introduction to the Neev II Fund 2021 was the year marking the launching Neev II Fund by SBI Ventures Limited. It channelled public and institutional capital into India's climate-tech SMEs to drive scalable green innovations. Receiving backup from global partners like the European Investment Bank, UK government and JICA, it bridges financing gaps for high-potential firms tackling clean energy and circular economy challenges. Fund Origins and Structure Neev II Fund emerged as

Directors' Institute
6 days ago4 min read


Emerging Markets and ESG Data Gaps: How AI/Tech Can Help Measure and Meet ESG Goals in Less Digitised Environments
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

Directors' Institute
Dec 22, 20253 min read


SEC Gives Nod for First Green Impact Exchange to Begin Trading Next Year
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formally approved the creation of the Green Impact Exchange (GIX) , which is the...

Directors' Institute
Jun 18, 20257 min read


The ESG Mayhem: Why the World’s Most Promising Investment Idea Is Now Caught in a Global Tug-of-War
There was a moment—only a few years back—when ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing was the future. Every corporation...

Directors' Institute
Jun 10, 20257 min read
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