BRSR & GRI: Building Bridges between Indian and Global Sustainability Reporting
Over the past decade, sustainability reporting has evolved from being a voluntary corporate initiative to a regulatory and stakeholder-driven expectation. For Indian companies, this transformation reached a milestone when the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) mandated the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) starting FY 2022–23 for the top 1000 listed companies by […]
SEBI’s 5 June 2025 Circular: A Turning Point for ESG Debt in India
The Indian financial markets are witnessing a pivotal shift in how sustainability is integrated into corporate financing. On 5 June 2025, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) released a comprehensive circular (SEBI/HO/DDHS/DDHS-POD-1/P/CIR/2025/84), establishing a regulatory framework for ESG Debt Securities. This circular significantly widens the scope of India’s sustainable finance instruments beyond green […]
Greenhushing: The Silent Sustainability Threat Companies Can’t Ignore
In the last few years, sustainability communication has taken centre stage in boardrooms and public discourse alike. Companies have raced to publish net-zero targets, ESG commitments, and carbon reduction pathways. However, a curious trend is emerging in response to the fear of scrutiny, legal liabilities, and accusations of greenwashing: greenhushing. Greenhushing refers to the practice […]
Greenwashing: The ESG Pitfall That’s Costing Companies Their Credibility
As environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations continue to reshape business priorities, a parallel risk has emerged: greenwashing. What began as a term used for deceptive environmental marketing has now evolved into a complex issue at the heart of corporate sustainability — one that is attracting regulatory scrutiny, investor skepticism, and public backlash. Greenwashing refers […]
SEBI’s 5 June 2025 Circular: A Turning Point for ESG Debt in India
The Indian financial markets are witnessing a pivotal shift in how sustainability is integrated into corporate financing. On 5 June 2025, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) released a comprehensive circular (SEBI/HO/DDHS/DDHS-POD-1/P/CIR/2025/84), establishing a regulatory framework for ESG Debt Securities. This circular significantly widens the scope of India’s sustainable finance instruments beyond green […]
The 8Rs of Sustainability: A Practical Framework for Circular Thinking in Business
As sustainability becomes more deeply embedded into corporate strategy, businesses are looking for frameworks that go beyond basic compliance and drive long-term value. One such approach is the 8Rs of Sustainability — a comprehensive, circular model that encourages companies to rethink how they consume, produce, and manage resources throughout the value chain. Originally built upon […]
Greenwashing in ESG: The Risk You Can’t Afford to Overlook
As ESG reporting becomes a mainstream requirement for businesses, the pressure to demonstrate sustainability credentials has never been higher. Investors, regulators, rating agencies, and consumers are all asking the same question: “Can we trust what you’re reporting?” In this environment, greenwashing — the act of exaggerating or falsely claiming environmental or social responsibility — has […]
Occupational Health & Safety: The Cornerstone of ESG’s Social Pillar
As companies across the globe increasingly adopt ESG frameworks, the ‘Social’ pillar is receiving renewed attention — and rightly so. While environmental and governance metrics have traditionally been more structured and measurable, the social dimension of ESG is evolving to reflect a deeper accountability toward people — employees, workers, communities, and the extended value chain. […]
Demystifying ISO Certifications in ESG
As ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) becomes a central pillar of how businesses operate and disclose performance, the need for robust systems and verifiable processes has grown exponentially. ESG frameworks such as SEBI’s BRSR, GRI Standards, or TCFD offer guidance on what to report — but they don’t always provide clarity on how to build […]
The Importance of Data Management in ESG Reporting
Introduction Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) disclosures have become more than just a corporate responsibility trend — they are now a regulatory, investor, and stakeholder expectation. As ESG regulations like SEBI’s BRSR (Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting) tighten in India, the accuracy and transparency of data have become fundamental to effective ESG performance. But as […]