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Accelerating ESG and Climate Risks Agenda: AADFI, auctusESG, and ADFIAP
AADFI and ADFIAP sign an ESG and Climate Risks charter with global sustainable finance and ESG advisory firm, auctusESG, in order to facilitate the enhancement of the role of DFIs in climate action.
BlackRock's ESG stance Faces Scrutiny in Asia
With the world reeling from pandemic loss, eyes are on how recovery is made possible with the inclusion of the ESG component of investments. The article reports on BlackRock’s engagement with ESG at a crucial intersection of pandemic recovery, climate change and mindful investments. Read on for auctusESG Founder and Managing Director, Namita Vikas’ take on India’s sustainable economic recovery post COVID-19.
4 ways to Scale up Finance for India's Water Sector
The state of water resources in India is dire. With the world’s water resources rapidly depleting, there is an urgent need to scale financing to address water insecurity and scarcity. The article outlines 4 areas that can stimulate water financing for India’s water.
The Union Budget's Green Ambitions: A Not-So-Distant Reality
Introduced on 1st of February, the Union Budget 2021, deemed to be ‘like no other in the past’, addresses challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic holistically with a committed approach towards the UN SDGs. The article examines and makes suggestions about the Budget’s efforts marked by sustainability, including impetus to green finance and development finance.
Greening the Union Budget: Reality or Distant Dream?
While India looks to bounce back from a devastating hit to its economy due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it stands to benefit vastly from greening its economic recovery. ESG investors can help India achieve its 11% predicted growth in 2021. In light of this, the article provides insights on restructuring government spending, refurbishing Indian financial architecture and strengthening existing sustainable finance initiatives to balance economic stability with green economic growth.
Indian Sustainability and Banking Leader Namita Vikas joins Climate Bonds as Senior Advisor
auctusESG Founder and Managing Director, Namita Vikas, lends her global experience of over 30 years in sustainability and climate change strategy for banking and related sectors, to the Climate Bonds Initiative as a Senior Advisor. Her appointment strengthens Climate Bonds Initiative’s advisor ranks momentum to advance global green investment and climate transition, with a special focus on emerging markets.
Financial Times covers ESG Investing in India
auctusESG Founder and Managing Director, Namita Vikas talks to Financial Times about the growing ESG-investment market in India, expansion of ESG analysis to cover the ‘S’ of ESG, impact of global standards in sustainable finance on India, and more.