Articles - CSR

Introduction: Over time, carbon credits have become an important tool in tackling climate change. First introduced under the Kyoto Protocol and later strengthened by the Paris Agreement, carbon credits represent verified reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In line with its global climate commitments, India has updated its targets to reduce GHG emissions by 45%

For many years, critics of ESG have argued that it distracts from what businesses are really meant to do “make as much money as possible while following the rules of society,” as economist Milton Friedman said more than 50 years ago. Today, sustainability is no longer optional; it is a basic expectation. Investors, regulators and

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors have moved from being a secondary concern to becoming a central theme in global business and finance. Businesses with poor ESG scores have faced higher borrowing costs, exclusion from global supply chains and reduced investor interest, while those with strong ratings enjoy easier access to capital and stronger reputational

Water scarcity is already affecting communities, economies, and ecosystems worldwide. In July 2024, Reuters reported that India is facing a water crisis that threatens its fast-growing economy, with shrinking rivers, drying lakes and falling groundwater levels. The article highlighted that approximately 200,000 people die each year due to contaminated water. To address the crisis, the

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is essential because it recognizes that businesses are part of a larger ecosystem where communities, the environment and the economy are interconnected. Individuals depend on their environment for growth and survival, companies too depend on healthy, resilient societies and natural systems. CSR achieves the greatest impact when it starts with systematic

INTRODUCTION The Himalayan region, once admired for its snow and beauty, has increasingly become one of the most disaster-prone areas. As a fragile mountain system, it is highly vulnerable to human activity and climate change. Unplanned construction, deforestation, and rising temperatures have triggered frequent and intense disasters such as floods, landslides, avalanches, and land sinking.

News broke on Sunday morning, and my mind instantly went back to Jaipur. We had landed on the evening of the 20th, greeted by gusty winds, lightning, and rain. Curious, we asked our Uber driver if it had been raining for days. He laughed: “No, not for many days. Thanks for coming with the rains—you

Corporate Social Responsibility is necessary because it encourages companies to operate in a socially and environmentally responsible manner, going beyond profit-making. By giving back to society, CSR fosters long-term value creation. In rural areas there exists a significant development gap, where people lack access to basic resources and opportunities. Such gaps limit their ability to

Introduction: Green credits are an environmental incentive system designed to encourage sustainable practices by rewarding individuals, organizations, and industries for their environmentally friendly actions. The concept has gained global attention as part of broader efforts to tackle climate change and environmental degradation. In India, a major step forward was the launch of the Green Credit

India’s Carbon and Green Credit Mechanisms: Unlocking A Greener Economy 1. What are Carbon Credits A Carbon Credit, also known as a carbon offset, is a tradeable permit or certificate that represents the reduction or removal of one metric tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) from the atmosphere. Carbon credits can be produced by any