Author name: Ashok Ranadive

In my last article, I talked about the power of real-time sustainability to transform ESG reporting. But as I look toward the future, I see something even more transformative: the rise of predictive intelligence. AI is shifting businesses from compliance-driven ESG to forward-thinking strategy. Fragmented standards, rising stakeholder demands, and increasing climate risks are reshaping […]

In our last conversation, I talked about how harmonizing ESG reporting across global frameworks is helping businesses turn compliance into a strategic advantage. But harmonizing is only the beginning. The biggest shift in ESG reporting? Moving from static reports to real-time insights. Businesses can no longer afford to wait months for compliance updates—by then, the

Think “business as usual” will cut it in today’s world? Think again. Investors, regulators, and customers aren’t just looking at your balance sheets anymore. They want answers: These aren’t just nice-to-have questions—they’re shaping how businesses are measured, valued, and trusted. Enter double materiality: the framework that puts both sides of the equation in focus: Here’s

The political dust has settled after the 2024 US Elections, and while pundits debate the “real” winners and losers, one thing is clear: the landscape for sustainability is anything but settled.  It’s like being handed a chessboard mid-game—some moves are already made, but the path to victory? That’s entirely up to you. Right now, businesses

Do you like to go hiking? As an outdoorsy person, I enjoy my treks through nature when I get a few days off. And there are times when I find myself at the edge of a dense forest.  No one knows what’s on the other side of the towering trees. The path ahead is unclear