As we enter the new era of Industry 5.0 and World 2.0, the way industries function within themselves, between each other, and with the society, is undergoing a critical transformation. For decades, industries were fulfilling their social obligations through institutional mechanisms such as corporate social responsibilities (CSR). However, this approach…
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CII- EMC ‘Corporate Air Emissions Reporting’ (CAER) Guide (2024): Enhancing Sustainability and Compliance
Monitoring air emissions is a critical step for companies striving to integrate sustainability into their operations. Accurate reporting of air emissions not only supports the development of effective reduction strategies but also helps businesses align clean air as part of their sustainability goals. Transparent emission reporting enhances reputational capital, ensures…
Remodelling India’s Corporate Banking Sector
13 Oct 2023 The Indian banking system stands on a solid foundation, experiencing its strongest financial health in a decade. The sector that was burdened with alarming levels of non-performing assets (NPAs), poor capital adequacy, and a negative return ratio had undergone a remarkable metamorphosis. In reality, this transformation was…
Rethinking Corporate Governance
11 Feb 2023 Corporate governance and its overall effective implementation have always been a challenge for India. India has witnessed several businesses reduced to rubble either due to lack of foundational strength or on account of poor management of internal affairs. Having seen very turbulent times in the past few…
Collective Corporate Action for Building Sustainable and Resilient Businesses
16 Nov 2022 Climate change has been a serious topic of discussion since long. The burning of fossil fuels is the biggest contributor to climate change. In fact, the activity accounts for over 75% of greenhouse emissions and nearly 90% of carbon emissions. Factors such as power generation, manufacturing of goods by burning…
Corporate Risk Management & Internal Controls
20 Sep 2022 Corporate Governance is not merely about compliance. It is intended to not just protect investor interests, but also drive investment performance. While corporate governance has assumed mainstream attention in Indian boardrooms, there is still much distance to traverse. Ease of access to information and tech-enabled forums for…
Community: Taking Corporate Citizenship to the Next Level
09 May 2022 Community involvement or engagement is a key pillar of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), wherein companies incorporate social and environmental goals in their business decisions and operations. While CSR today has become a business imperative in the community engagement aspect of CSR, the focus overwhelmingly lies on communities…
Accelerating Corporate Renewable Energy Procurement in India
22 Apr 2022 The global journey towards decarbonisation continues to gather pace, and India has set its own ambitious targets for clean energy transition. India has taken significant strides forward and can further inculcate valuable lessons from global leaders. Last year’s COP 26 conference in Glasgow was indicative of India’s…
Women as Change Agents in Corporate India
11 Mar 2022 The Covid outbreak accentuated the gender divide with women, mainly from underprivileged backgrounds, bearing the brunt of the economic and social fallout. As we move towards a Covid-free India, the participation of women, particularly at the decision-making level, will steer the pace of social and economic revival…
Corporate – Start-up Collaboration -A New Phenomenon for Flourishing Startup Ecosystem
11 Nov 2021 If you can’t beat them, join them. As technology disrupts business models, fragments markets and breaks down silos, most large corporations no longer view start-ups as transient upstarts, and are finding ways of working with them. In India, a multinational company such as Bosch runs its DNA…