The Journey to Transformative Impact begins with Good Intentions
For our inaugural newsletter, we had the privilege of interacting with the Impact and ESG Head of Aavishkaar Capital, Sowmya Suryanarayanan. Aavishkaar Capital has been a pioneering force in impact investing in India since its inception in 2001. Founded by Vineet Rai, it makes investments in businesses that not only generate financial returns
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Businesses are increasingly acknowledging the importance of integrating sustainability aspects and recognizing their impact on people, planet and profits. From an investor's standpoint, ESG has emerged as a pivotal factor, not merely as an ethical consideration but as a strategic approach to identify resilient and forward-thinking businesses. ESG criteria play a crucial role
Read moreInfosys and ESG – A journey that started with G
On my first site visit to Infosys Mysore campus back in 2011 for a sales call, I was pleasantly surprised that I didn’t realize that I was right next to a sewage treatment plant (STP). Most sewage treatment plants in campuses and industrial effluent treatment plants are usually relegated to 'no man's
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