Responsible investment is an approach to investment that explicitly acknowledges the relevance to the investor of environmental, social, and governance factors, and of the long-term health and stability of the market as a whole. It recognizes that the generation of long-term sustainable returns is dependent on stable, well-functioning, and well-governed social, environmental, and economic systems.

In shorthand, this can be interpreted as an investment that creates long-term social, environmental, and economic (sustainable) value; an investment that combines financial and non-financial value creation, or investment that correctly prices social, environmental, and economic risk.

The numerous responses of investors to complex, real-world issues often grouped together under the heading of ‘ESG’ are known as responsible investment. A great many other terms are also used to emphasize differences of approach, the most common ones being ethical investment, socially responsible investment, green investment, best in class ESG, ESG integration, thematic investment, impact investment, sustainable investment, and shareholder engagement.

Sustainable development is a global challenge being faced by all Corporates and Governments across the world. To address them every industry is taking measures. With strong linkages being established between Sustainability and growth, shareholders and the investment community are emphasizing the need to invest in companies that are sustainable and socially responsible.

In light of the present ongoings, IICSR is organizing a workshop on Why reporting on ESG for your company/startup is crucial for your business while it eases the investment process, the current trends, and related topics to make you ready to start.