The Emergence of REITs in India The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the regulatory body for securities in the country, issued guidelines for REITs in 2014. Yet, the response to this new form of investment vehicle was lukewarm, and the first operational REIT only started in 2019. To Read more…
The real estate sector in India is a juggernaut that’s showing no signs of slowing down. As of 2021, the real estate market size in India was around US$200 billion and is projected to reach a whopping US$1 trillion by 2030. Furthermore, a staggering 70% of the buildings that will Read more…
Climate change is a looming global challenge that needs our immediate attention. It is vital that everyone, including individuals and corporations, contribute to alleviating the impact. One effective tool to help achieve this is the purchase of carbon credits. But what are carbon credits? In simple terms, a carbon credit Read more…
Carbon Neutrality Being carbon neutral means that through a combination of reducing and offsetting carbon emissions, your net contribution of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere is zero. This can seem like a daunting task at first. Many people have concerns about how practical or economically feasible carbon neutrality is for Read more…
The real estate sector, which is synonymous with high consumption and emission of greenhouse gases, is undergoing a transformation in India. Indian companies have been demonstrating leadership in tackling climate change by committing to net-zero targets. These initiatives fall under four critical domains – net-zero energy, net-zero water, net-zero waste, Read more…
With commercial aviation contributing about 2.4% of the total CO2 emissions from fossil fuel use globally, the need for sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions within the aviation sector is undeniably urgent. As India’s aviation industry continues to grow, it is essential that we actively seek to reduce our carbon footprint Read more…
The dire implications of climate change are becoming increasingly clear, and businesses globally are responding by committing to the ambition of becoming net-zero companies. This means working towards eliminating their greenhouse gas emissions, and any emissions that cannot be avoided are offset through investments in projects that sequester an equivalent Read more…
As climate change continues to exacerbate global challenges, its relationship with conflict is becoming more evident. In particular, the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict provides a telling illustration of the complex interplay between climate change and political instability. Understanding Climate-Conflict Connections Climate change, in itself, does not directly trigger conflict. However, it Read more…
The urgent need to address climate change is more pronounced now than ever before. Recognizing this need, the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) established the Green Climate Fund (GCF) in 2010. The GCF embodies a global commitment to support climate-resilient development, serving as a Read more…
The Paris Agreement has been a landmark in international climate policy, introducing several novel tools and mechanisms designed to aid global efforts to limit global warming. Article 6.4 is one such mechanism, devised to enhance the flexibility of climate action and promote sustainable development. Its implementation has been a subject Read more…