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Investors see ANOTHER return from Masterworks (!!!!)
That’s 6 sales in 7 months. 29 all time. And the performance?
16.5%, 17.6%, and 17.8%, net annualized returns on sold works held longer than one year (See all 29 at Masterworks.com)
It’s not from stocks, private equity, or real estate… it’s from contemporary and post war art. Crazy, right?
With Masterworks, you don’t need to be a BILLIONAIRE to invest in multi-million dollar art anymore.
Historically, the segment overall has had attractive appreciation and low correlation to stocks.*
Masterworks targets works featuring legends like Banksy, Basquiat, and Picasso, identifying what they believe to have significant long-term appreciation potential, not just at the artist level but at the level of individual artworks.
As one of the largest players in the art market, with $1.3 billion invested over 500 artworks, they pass critical advantages through to their 70,000+ members to add art to their portfolios strategically.
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*According to Masterworks data. Investing involves risk. Past performance is not indicative of future returns. See important Reg A disclosures at masterworks.com/cd.
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Founder’s Note
Harsha Saxena
Climate transition plans are becoming one of the most important tests of corporate responsibility today. It is no longer enough for businesses to announce net zero commitments or publish polished ESG statements. The real question is whether these commitments are backed by measurable strategy, financial planning, operational change, and transparent accountability.
In this edition, we explore whether climate transition plans are driving real transformation or becoming another layer of ESG window dressing. For companies, the time has come to move beyond ambition and demonstrate credible action across emissions reduction, supply chains, governance, technology, and stakeholder engagement.
At IICSR, we believe that sustainability must be practical, measurable, and embedded into the core of business decision-making. A credible transition plan is not a communication tool; it is a leadership roadmap for resilience, competitiveness, and long-term value creation.
As climate expectations rise from regulators, investors, consumers, and communities, the organizations that act with clarity and courage today will define the sustainable economy of tomorrow.
— Harsha Saxena
Founder, International Institute of Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility & Lynera.ai
Blogs
Climate Transition Plans: Real Strategy or ESG Window Dressing?
Climate transition plans are no longer glossy ESG add-ons—they are the real test of corporate accountability.
This IICSR blog asks the hard question: are companies building serious pathways to decarbonisation, or simply using transition language to protect reputation?
From boardroom strategy to measurable climate action, it challenges leaders to move beyond promises and prove progress.
For businesses, ESG professionals, investors, and sustainability leaders, this is a must-read on separating real transformation from window dressing.
Read the blog and rethink what a credible climate transition plan truly demands.
#ClimateTransition #ESG #Sustainability #ClimateAction #NetZero #Decarbonisation #ResponsibleBusiness #CorporateSustainability #IICSR
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Your Gateway to ESG, Climate & Regenerative Leadership
The future of commerce belongs to leaders who can connect profit with purpose, finance with climate action, and business growth with regeneration. 🌍
IICSR’s M.Comm in Sustainable & Regenerative Business Leadership is designed for graduates and working professionals who want to build future-ready careers in ESG, CSR, Net Zero, sustainable finance, carbon markets, climate risk, sustainability reporting, responsible business, and regenerative enterprise transformation.
This 2-year hybrid postgraduate programme blends strong commerce and finance foundations with practical sustainability leadership, applied projects, industry insights, and career pathways across corporates, consultancies, finance, climate-tech, government, NGOs, and impact sectors. If you are ready to move beyond a conventional commerce degree and become part of the next generation of sustainability-driven business leaders, this is your opportunity.
Entrance Exam: 15th July 2026
Batch Commencement: August 2026
Apply Now: [email protected] | +91 798 211 2389
Build a career in the future of responsible business.
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IICSR Calendar
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Upcoming Courses
Masters in Net Zero (Online)
Weekends only
Date: 7th March to 30th August 2026
Time: 8.00 pm to 10.00 pm IST
Mode: Fully online
Book your seat and avail early benefits by joining IICSR community with access to E-Library, Events, Job openings and more:
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(Note: The amount is included in the fees. For making full payment to get early access to the full course materials and to avail Achala scholarship (first 10 qualified applicants), please write to [email protected])
Certified Sustainability Reporting Practitioner
Tuesday and Wednesday
Date: 1st July to 6th August 2026
Time: 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm IST| 9:30 am to 11:30 am EST
Mode: Fully online
Book your seat and avail early benefits by joining IICSR community with access to E-Library, Events, Job openings and more:
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(Note: The amount is included in the fees. For making full payment to get early access to the full course materials and to avail Achala scholarship (first 10 qualified applicants), please write to [email protected])
AI & SUSTAINABILITY FROM STRATEGY TO SCALABLE IMPACT
Date: 17th July’26
Time: 9:30 am to 5:00 pm IST
Venue: BMA, Mumbai
Mode: In-Person
Book your seat and avail early benefits by joining IICSR community with access to E-Library, Events, Job openings and more:
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(Note: The amount is included in the fees. For making full payment to get early access to the full course materials and to avail Achala scholarship (first 10 qualified applicants), please write to [email protected])
IICSR Certified Business and Human Rights Practitioner
Date: 20th August to 17th September 2026
Thursday Only
Time: 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm IST
Mode: Fully online
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Masters in CSR and Sustainability
Online classes (Saturday and Sunday)
Duration: 22nd August to 3rd December, 2026
Time: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm IST
Mode: Fully online
Book your seat and avail early benefits by joining IICSR community with access to E-Library, Events, Job openings and more:
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(Note: The amount is included in the fees. For making full payment to get early access to the full course materials and to avail Achala scholarship (first 10 qualified applicants), please write to [email protected])
Advanced Certified ESG Practitioner
3 months online weekend course (Saturday and Sunday)
Date: 22nd August to 7th November 2026
Time: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm IST
Mode: Fully online
Book your seat and avail early benefits by joining IICSR community with access to E-Library, Events, Job openings and more:
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(Note: The amount is included in the fees. For making full payment to get early access to the full course materials and to avail Achala scholarship (first 10 qualified applicants), please write to [email protected])
Jobs
Each week, IICSR curates a selection of high-impact career opportunities from around the world in the fields of sustainability, ESG, CSR, and related domains. Explore these roles and take the next step in your professional journey by applying directly through the links provided.
India
Lead - Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility
Description: Lead corporate initiatives focused on environmental sustainability, local community impact, and strategic CSR program delivery. Oversee compliance with local regulatory updates while coordinating with executive committees to evaluate social return on investment.
Application URL: Apply via iimjobs
Lead - Sustainability / ESG
Description: Manage corporate sustainability reporting frameworks and drive decarbonisation strategies for the Neterwala Group. Track environmental metrics, carbon footprints, and governance practices across multiple factory locations and offices.
Application URL: Apply via iimjobs
USA
Climate and Sustainability Programs Manager
Description: Drive environmental strategies and structural execution of carbon management policies across regional operations for Greif. Collaborate with international business units to standardise life-cycle assessments and environmental data collection.
Application URL: Apply via LinkedIn
Home Energy Auditor
Description: Conduct rigorous assessments of energy consumption, evaluate structural materials, and identify efficiency solutions for System One. Formulate technical recommendations and actionable mitigation data for property owners.
Application URL: Apply via Glassdoor
Europe
Referent Nachhaltigkeit / ESG Experte
Description: Oversee ESG regulatory alignment and build out sustainability reporting architectures for esco Metallbausysteme GmbH in Germany. Partner with structural engineering and production units to establish zero-waste circular systems.
Application URL: Apply via CSR Jobs
Risk Management and Sustainability Specialist
Description: Identify, assess, and integrate corporate climate risks into the wider corporate enterprise risk framework at Diebold Nixdorf. Provide senior leadership with data-driven models to navigate shifting European sustainability regulations.
Application URL: Apply via CSR Jobs
Africa
Lead Midterm Review Consultant – GEF FARM Programme
Description: Evaluate the execution and intermediate impact of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) FARM program in Nairobi. Formulate strategic recommendations regarding agricultural biodiversity and natural resource management across the region.
Application URL: Apply via UNEP Careers
Supply Chain Management Specialist
Description: Embed strict environmental, social, and ethical sourcing criteria within global and regional procurement operations for UNOPS. Optimise logistical networks to lower carbon footprints across humanitarian deployment zones.
Application URL: Apply via Global South Opportunities
APAC
Sustainability Reporting Specialist
Description: Compile and structure ESG disclosure reports in accordance with regional frameworks and statutory expectations for ExxonMobil. Coordinate across cross-functional infrastructure and operations teams to verify primary environmental metrics.
Application URL: Apply via LinkedIn
Regional Workplace Manager – India & APAC
Description: Supervise administrative and facility operations across Asia-Pacific hubs while implementing green energy initiatives. Optimise resource utilisation, water efficiency, and local community engagement programs across distributed real estate assets.
Application URL: Apply via iimjobs
About IICSR
The International Institute of Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility (IICSR) is a globally recognized institution dedicated to advancing Sustainability, CSR, ESG, and Responsible Business Practices through education, research, and training. With 10+ years of impact, IICSR has empowered professionals worldwide via academic programs, corporate trainings, global dialogues, and policy-driven research, in collaboration with corporates, governments, and universities.
Accreditations & Partnerships
Accredited by EAHEA (Europe), ACT (USA) and MEPSC (Govt. of India)
Programs aligned with NSQF standards
Academic credit transfer partnership with Menlo College, Silicon Valley
Offerings
Accredited diploma and master-level courses
Enterprise trainings and certifications
Research, publications, and sustainability tools
Global events and dialogues with changemakers
Lynera.ai: AI- and blockchain-powered learning platform
At IICSR, the mission is clear: to create purpose-driven leaders and enable organizations to embed sustainability at their core.