ESG Corner

Once dismissed as corporate window-dressing, (ESG) Environmental, Social, and Governance principles have evolved into a defining lens through which investors, regulators, and consumers now judge the world’s companies. In boardrooms across the globe, a quiet transformation has been underway. Companies that once measured success solely by quarterly earnings are now being scrutinised through a far broader lens, one that asks how they treat the planet, their people, and the principles that govern their operations. This framework is ESG: Environmental, Social, and Governance. What began as a niche concept in socially responsible investing circles has grown into a structural force reshaping capital allocation, corporate strategy, and regulatory policy. Understanding ESG is essential for any business, investor, or citizen trying to make

December 10, 2024: Observed globally on December 9, International Anti-Corruption Day (IACD) is a global call to action against corruption, urging all sectors of society to embrace transparency, ethics, and accountability. This year UN Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI) jointly with PHDCCI, organized a transformative dialogue on IACD 2024: Call to Action – Engage in Transparency: Advocate for transparency and accountability in government and business practices. The theme of the event was “Empowering Change through Integrity: Cross-Sector Collaboration Against Corruption” The dialogue focused on eliminating corruption across critical sectors including healthcare, MSMEs, academia, and business. CSR Times was the media partner for this event. Highlights of the Day: Dr. Somnath Singh, Deputy Director, UN Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI) set the tone for the

4 August, 2023: UN Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI) recognizes the grave impact that unclean businesses have on the company and every stakeholder associated with it. Keeping this in mind, United Nations Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI) organized A national conclave on Good Governance in Healthcare for Global Welfare in collaboration with Pratisanshi Balamandira Trust and the Sri Madhusudan Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (Medical College). The event was guided by the theme of Promoting Good Governance, Transparency, and Ethical Practices in the Healthcare Ecosystem. Three events were conducted to encourage and engage healthcare professionals and service providers in UN GCNI’s fight against corruption in the healthcare sector. The first event, i.e., the Inaugural session was inaugurated