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ESG: Does it Matter?

ESG: Does It Matter?

Vipul Arora Environmental, social and governance (ESG) is a term that has gained increasing importance in recent years, particularly for corporations and investors in these enterprises. ESG is a research and analysis framework that allows ‘Institutional Investors’ and Companies to assess their risks and opportunities, with respect to their environmental,

Corporates can address grassroots-level problems

Finance Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan on Monday urged corporates to address grassroots-level problems through the corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative. He said such issues often fell through the cracks of policymakers and government departments. “Sometimes, the nature of government structures is not conducive to the aspirations of our people. We

Unlocking Potential: Financial Aid as a Catalyst for Girls’ STEM Success

There are stark regional disparities in access and choice of science subjects in higher secondary grades for Indian girls. In 2024 48% of boys graduated from science disciplines, compared to only 39% of girls at the higher secondary level (UDISE+). In states like Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu, 60%

Building collaborations that count

The CGIAR Gender Equality Initiative aims to bundle socio-technical innovations with women at the center to empower and build their resilience against climate-change challenges. The Theory of Change framework highlights the pathways and the most relevant stakeholders to engage to reach shared goals.

CSR Impact Monitoring and Assessment

Share CORPORATES CSR Impact Monitoring and Assessment Our work in Assessments, Monitoring and Evaluation empowers corporates to maximise and measure the impact of their CSR goals. Our partnerships enable thorough research processes, which include scoping the domain for investments and grant-making, testing hypotheses, generating an evidence base, and measuring the

Investing in Adolescent Health and Well-being: Effective Interventions in India

Adolescents in India represent a significant proportion of the country’s total population, with approximately 253 million individuals in the age group of 10 to 19 years. Adolescents need access to information, opportunities, skills and services, during this transitional period that is critical to laying a foundation for good health. In

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