We see ESG integration becoming mandatory: Deepak Khurana of Refinitiv

In a Q&A, Deepak Khurana, Director, Sustainable Finance and Lipper, Asia-Pacific at Refinitiv, says India has ranked high on policy community involvement with 99 per cent transparency rating

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing is gaining traction in India and across the world. Deepak Khurana, Director, Sustainable Finance and Lipper, Asia-Pacific at Refinitiv, a financial data provider, discusses key emerging trends in this space with Samie Modak. Edited excerpts:

Which are the key trends that point to ESG-themed investing taking off in India and globally?

Assets dedicated to sustainable investment have grown at 11 per cent CAGR since 2014, and the growth is expected to be similar over next couple of years. The AUM of self-identified ESG funds is expected to contribute close to 36 per cent of