DISSERTATION
The core research should being formulated in the following manner: Looking into the net costs and net benefits of the adoption of climate-risk-mitigation measures, namely, the reduction of the reliance on fossil fuels and the increase in the renewable-energy capacity, on the economic performance and long-term sustainability of firms working in the growing Indian economy. Previous research has confirmed the need to research the topic and that there is a lack of empirical studies on net financial consequences on Indian enterprises. The main supposition is that even though there appear to be substantial short-term investments, the increases in the long run through deployment of reduced susceptibility to climate-related perils and enhancement of strategic positioning will still exhibit a positive net financial payoff to proactive companies.
The theoretical conceptualizations of cost-benefit analysis of corporate sustainability initiatives. There is available empirical research on the financial performance of companies with high Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) ratings in the market (both developed and developing markets). The national determined contributions (NDCs) of India to the Paris agreement as well as government incentives toward renewable energy will also be considered; such is the climate regulatory and economic situation of India. Applied Components and Procedures. Practical aspects of my project have been aimed at developing the effective approach to quantitative research.
Data Collection should be selected as a set of large publicly traded firms in India that are highly prone to climate risks, mainly in the energy and manufacturing sectors. I will do secondary data collection of these firms in a 5- to 10-year time horizon.
Data Sources: Key financial information will be obtained based on financial databases like Reuters, Bloomberg and Morningstar to reference key financial information. I will use data concerning climate risk management that includes carbon emissions, investment in renewable energy, etc., which can be found in their annual reports, CSR reports, and climate risk disclosures.
Identification of Variable (Climate Risk Mitigation): Measurements like a company’s total carbon emission, renewable energy assets investment, and Capital expense on energy-saving technology.
Dependent Variables (Financial Performance & Viability): Dependent variables that measure financial performance and viability, such as profit margins, Return on Assets (ROA), the ratios of debt to equity, and other measurements of long-run viability (such as credit ratings or environmental, social governance (ESG) scores).
Introduction: The introduction has shifted the macroeconomic perspective of the problem to the fore. The problem statement highlights the twin issues of India, which is characterised by quick economic growth and extreme climate vulnerability.
Literature Review: The literature review will be reviewed further to include literature on the relationship between corporate sustainability and national economic resilience.
Findings and analysis: The following section will be divided into two. The first will report firm-level results, whereas the second will outline macroeconomic results, which are the first-hand measurement of the Indian economic performance.
Conclusion: conclude with the provision of policy suggestions to the Indian government and the regulatory bodies on what can be done to encourage corporate climate action that can lead to sustainable growth and conducive economic stability.
reading list –
Quinlan, C., Babin, B.J., Carr, J.C., 1964, Griffin, M. & Zikmund, W.G. 2019, Business research methods, Second / Quinlan, Babin, Carr, Griffin, Zikmund. edn, Cengage, Australia.
I have attached two dissertations as samples to display the academic level it needs to be.