ESG & Sustainable Investing
Understand ESG investing — how environmental, social, and governance criteria shape investment decisions, ESG fund selection, and impact investing in India.
27 articles- Why Has ESG Investing Become So Popular? ESG investing has become popular because investors increasingly want their money to align with their values on issues like… 5 min read
- What is the Difference Between ESG and Impact Investing? ESG investing focuses on avoiding harm by using Environmental, Social, and Governance data to manage risk in your portfolio… 5 min read
- What is Greenwashing in Investing? Greenwashing in investing is when a company or fund misleads investors by making false or exaggerated claims about its… 5 min read
- What Are UN SDGs and How Do They Connect to ESG? The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of 17 global objectives for a better world. They connect to ESG investing… 5 min read
- What is ESG Integration in Portfolio Management? ESG investing is an approach that includes Environmental, Social, and Governance factors in your investment decisions, alongside… 5 min read
- What is Negative Screening in ESG? Negative screening in ESG is an investment strategy where you actively choose to exclude companies or industries from your… 5 min read
- How SEBI Is Promoting ESG in Indian Markets SEBI promotes ESG investing through mandatory BRSR disclosures, regulated rating providers, dedicated mutual fund categories… 5 min read
- What is the FTSE4Good Index? The FTSE4Good Index is a series of stock indices listing companies that meet strict environmental, social, and governance… 5 min read
- What is Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 Emissions in ESG? Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions categorize a company's greenhouse gas output, helping investors understand its… 5 min read
- Which Indian Companies Have the Best ESG Scores? ESG investing focuses on companies with strong Environmental, Social, and Governance practices. Top Indian companies with high… 5 min read
- What is the Link Between ESG Score and Bond Rating? ESG scores and bond ratings are linked because both measure risk. A strong ESG profile often supports a higher bond rating, while… 5 min read
- Best ESG Mutual Funds in India 2024 The best ESG mutual funds in India for 2024 include SBI Magnum Equity ESG Fund, ICICI Prudential ESG Fund, and Aditya Birla Sun… 5 min read
- ESG Fund vs Regular Equity Fund — Which Gives Better Returns? An ESG fund invests in companies that meet Environmental, Social, and Governance criteria, while a regular equity fund focuses… 5 min read
- Mirae Asset ESG Sector Leaders Fund Review The Mirae Asset ESG Sector Leaders Fund is a mutual fund that invests in large Indian companies with high Environmental, Social… 5 min read
- ESG Fund vs NIFTY50 Index Fund — Which to Choose? A Nifty 50 index fund is cheaper, simpler, and better tested than any ESG fund in India. ESG funds suit investors who accept… 5 min read
- Does SIP in an ESG Fund Make Sense for Long-Term Investors? Yes, a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) in an ESG fund makes sense for long-term investors. It combines the disciplined… 5 min read
- How ESG Funds Performed During the COVID-19 Market Crash During the COVID-19 market crash, ESG funds generally performed better and showed more resilience than their traditional… 5 min read
- Who Issues Green Bonds in India? In India, green bonds are issued by both government-related entities and private companies. Public sector units and banks, along… 5 min read
- What is a Green Bond Framework? A Green Bond Framework is a document that clearly outlines how an organization plans to issue a green bond, explaining how the… 5 min read
- How Much of the Global Bond Market is Green? Green bonds make up approximately 3% of the 133 trillion dollar global bond market. While a small fraction, the market has grown… 5 min read
- How to Start Impact Investing With ₹10,000 in India You can start impact investing with 10,000 rupees in India by choosing ESG mutual funds or peer-to-peer lending platforms focused… 5 min read
- How to Build an ESG Portfolio in India Building an ESG portfolio in India involves defining your values and selecting investments based on Environmental, Social, and… 5 min read
- ESG Investing Criticism — What the Critics Say ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing is a strategy that focuses on companies with strong ethical and… 5 min read
- How to Verify If an ESG Fund is Genuinely ESG To verify if an ESG fund is genuinely ESG, you must look beyond its name and marketing. Scrutinize its top holdings, read the… 5 min read
- ESG Funds That Failed — Lessons for Investors ESG funds can sometimes fail to meet investor expectations due to greenwashing, broad definitions, or poor screening. Investors… 5 min read
- What is Values-Based Investing? Values-based investing is a strategy where you choose investments that align with your personal ethics and principles. This is… 5 min read
- What Is SEBI's Stewardship Code and Its ESG Role? SEBI's Stewardship Code is a set of principles that requires institutional investors, like mutual funds, to be active and… 5 min read