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ESG Ratings – Aggregate Confusion
The arbitrary nature of ESG ratings is exemplified by various studies that pinpoint the low correlation in ratings from various agencies.
Our ESG Scoring Process
Our ESG research framework focuses on evaluating corporate disclosures and qualitative performance that are material to operations.
Quantum Leads the Way on ESG in India
Backed by decades of building in-house capabilities, Quantum is at the forefront of advancing ESG principles across India.
India’s Fiscal Budget Thrust on Sustainability – Show Me The Money?
We take an accounting of the sustainability linked hits and misses in this year's Fiscal Budget.
2022 – Year When ESG Aspiration Meet Implementation
With pressures to make ESG reporting more meaningful, we take a look at the standards, quality and coverage to come, globally and in India.
Assessing companies for financial risk, sustainability and resilience
Assessing companies for financial risk, sustainability and resilience to macro turbulence is key to our proprietary ESG investment process.
How Green is Green Energy?
We look beyond the “clean” label in responsible investing to reveal stark choices for carbon intensity and footprint.
From ESG to EHG: Greenwashing Pitfalls in the March Towards Sustainability
Investors navigating ESG greenwashing need to be aware of practices which we refer to as EHG: Eyewash, Hogwash, and Greenwash.
ESG Indexes – A Stumbling Block for India Investors
Time is Running Out For Climate Action
Climate mitigation to achieve Paris Agreement goals requires concerted action by global asset allocators and policy makers alike.
Why Investors Need a #SaveMyWorld Allocation
Who will fund the world's needed response to Climate Change? An allocation of just 1% by pension funds and SWF would avert a global crisis.
Transitioning to a Low Carbon Future
As stewards of long term capital we expect Indian corporates to lead India's transition to a low carbon future.
"Greenflation" – a Scapegoat for Today’s Inflation
The burdens and benefits of greenflation require closer examination as the world pursues climate transition during times of inflation.
COP26 Addresses Climate Change: Q IRR Addresses Broader E, S & G
As India, and the rest of the world, gear towards a low carbon future we continue to engage portfolio companies in all aspects of E, S & G.
Business India Climate Change Weekly With APF
Angela Rodell, CEO of Alaska Permanent Fund on climate impact and transition.