AA1000 Licensed · India's ESG Advisory Partner

Navigate India's ESG Revolution with Confidence

BRSR compliance, carbon management, and sustainability strategy for India's top listed companies. We bridge the gap between regulatory mandate and organisational capability.

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Jurisdictions
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Sector Playbooks
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Licensed Sectors
1,000
Companies Under BRSR
$10.1T
Net-Zero Investment
~140
ESG Parameters
Assurance expanding
FY27
Top 1,000 Deadline
12 months left
Aligned With AA1000 Licensed SEBI BRSR GHG Protocol GRI Standards ISSB / IFRS S1-S2 TCFD SBTi UN SDGs
The Challenge
India's ESG Compliance Gap Is Massive
SEBI mandates are accelerating, but most companies beyond the top 100 lack the infrastructure, data systems, and expertise to comply.
72%
Lack Assurance-Grade Data
Of the top 500 companies lack ESG data systems that can withstand third-party assurance scrutiny.
75%
Value Chain Disclosure
Companies must disclose ESG data from partners covering 75% of value chain — pulling thousands of suppliers into compliance.
$55.9B
Green Debt Opportunity
India is the 4th-largest source of green debt globally. Companies with robust ESG enjoy 15-20% higher investor engagement.
What We Do
Eight Integrated Practice Areas
Built for SEBI-mandated companies navigating BRSR, BRSR Core, value chain disclosure, and India's net-zero commitments.
01 Core

BRSR Readiness & Gap Assessment

Structured diagnostic benchmarking your ESG capabilities against all ~140 BRSR parameters. Maturity scorecard, data availability audit, and compliance roadmap.

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02 Core

BRSR Report Preparation & Filing

End-to-end BRSR drafting — Sections A, B, C. GHG emissions calculation, XBRL filing, and BRSR Core KPI data preparation for assurance.

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03 Flagship

BRSR Core Assurance Sprint

12-week programme to take your company from compliance gap to assurance-ready. Mock audit, data architecture, evidence binders.

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04 Critical

Value Chain ESG Disclosure

Supplier ESG data collection, normalisation, and quality assurance. Scope 3 estimation, value chain risk analysis, and consolidated disclosure.

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05 Core

Carbon Management & Climate Advisory

GHG inventory (Scope 1/2/3), climate risk assessment, SBTi alignment, net-zero transition plans, CBAM impact assessment.

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06 Core

Green Finance Advisory

Green bond framework, sustainability-linked loans, RBI green deposits, carbon credit strategy. Unlocking cheaper capital through ESG performance.

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07 Core

ESG Assurance & Verification

We design the ESG systems that survive assurance. Reasonable assurance on BRSR Core KPIs, GHG verification, anti-greenwashing review.

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08 Value-Added

ESG Training & Capacity Building

Board governance masterclass, BRSR technical training, GHG accounting certification, sector-specific workshops, supplier capacity building.

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Sector Expertise
Deep Playbooks for 8 Indian Industries
Every sector faces unique BRSR challenges — different materiality priorities, different data gaps, different regulatory exposure. Our sector playbooks provide tailored KPI frameworks, materiality maps, peer benchmarks, and sector-specific compliance strategies so you address what matters most for your industry.
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IT / BPO

Data Centre & Digital

Data centre energy, e-waste management, Scope 3 from supply chain, and employee commute emissions define the IT sector's ESG profile. With 80%+ of the carbon footprint sitting in Scope 3, value chain disclosure is the biggest compliance challenge for India's tech companies.

9 GWDC Capacity by 2030
3%India's Power Demand
1.7M MTAnnual E-Waste
80%+Footprint in Scope 3
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BFSI

Banking & Financial Services

Green lending portfolios, ESG risk integration, RBI sustainability disclosure, and financial inclusion are reshaping the sector. Financed emissions dwarf operational footprints — banks must now measure and disclose the climate impact of their entire loan book under RBI's 2024 climate risk framework.

₹2.5L CrGreen Lending Target
RBI 2024Climate Disclosure
1,000+Banks Under BRSR
$55.9BGreen Debt Pipeline
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Pharmaceuticals

Pharma & Life Sciences

Clinical waste, API pollution control, water stewardship, and access to medicine metrics are the defining ESG challenges. India's $65B pharma industry — 3rd largest by volume globally — faces intense CPCB scrutiny across 500+ API clusters, with Zero Liquid Discharge now mandatory for dye and API manufacturing units.

$65BIndustry Size
3rdLargest Globally
500+API Clusters (CPCB)
ZLDMandatory for API
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Manufacturing

Industrial & Discrete

Energy intensity, industrial emissions, worker safety, and circular economy waste reduction sit at the core of manufacturing ESG. Contributing ~25% of India's GDP, the sector faces PAT cycle compliance, mandatory EPR for plastics, e-waste, tyres, and batteries, plus LTIFR as a BRSR Core KPI under assurance.

~25%Of India's GDP
1,000+PAT Scheme Units
EPRPlastics, E-Waste, Tyres
LTIFRBRSR Core KPI
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Steel & Cement

Hard-to-Abate Sectors

Process emissions, EU CBAM exposure, energy transition pathways, and water recycling define these hard-to-abate industries. Responsible for 7% of India's CO₂ emissions, with CBAM live from 2026 and a 300 MT steel capacity target by 2030, green hydrogen pilots are underway at 5 major players to decarbonise production.

7%India's CO₂
CBAMLive from 2026
300 MTSteel Target 2030
H₂Green Hydrogen Pilots
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Textiles & Apparel

Fashion & Fibre

Water pollution, chemical management, fair wages, and supply chain transparency are the critical ESG fronts. Projected to reach $165B by 2030, India's textile industry is the 2nd largest employer in the country. ZDHC compliance is demanded by 100+ global brands, and Tier-2/3 suppliers are now squarely within BRSR value chain disclosure scope.

$165BIndustry by 2030
2ndLargest Employer
100+Brands Need ZDHC
T2/T3In BRSR Scope
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Real Estate

Construction & Infrastructure

Green building certification, embodied carbon, construction waste, and community impact go well beyond operational efficiency. Buildings account for 40% of India's energy use, with 150M tonnes of C&D waste generated annually. IGBC/GRIHA ratings are now lender-preferred, and embodied carbon is rising in BRSR disclosures.

40%India's Energy Use
150M MTC&D Waste/Year
IGBCLender Preferred
EmbodiedCarbon in BRSR
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Energy & Utilities

Power & Resources

Renewable transition, methane emissions, just transition planning, and grid decarbonisation are transforming India's energy landscape. With a 500 GW non-fossil target by 2030 and 50% of capacity already non-fossil, the sector faces OGMP 2.0 methane reporting for O&G and ₹9.15 Lakh Cr in grid investment by 2032.

500 GWNon-Fossil by 2030
50%Already Non-Fossil
OGMPMethane Reporting
₹9.15L CrGrid Investment
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Free Tools
Start Your ESG Journey Today
No commitment required. Use our free tools to assess your readiness, explore compliance deadlines, and download policy templates.
Regulatory Landscape
India's ESG Timeline — Act Now or Fall Behind
SEBI's phased expansion creates urgency. Every year, more companies face mandatory disclosure and assurance requirements.
2021

SEBI introduces BRSR, replacing BRR. ~140 ESG parameters. Mandatory from FY 2022-23 for top 1,000 listed companies.

2023

BRSR Core launched — 9 ESG attributes (49 KPIs) requiring assessment or assurance. Initially for top 150 companies.

FY 2025-26 — Now

BRSR Core mandatory for top 500 companies. Value chain ESG disclosures voluntary (deferred per SEBI March 2025 circular).

FY 2026-27 — Imminent

Third-party assessment or assurance mandatory for top 1,000. Value chain disclosures expected to become mandatory.

FY 2027-28 & Beyond

Full ecosystem maturity — all top 1,000 companies under assurance. ESG reporting becomes standard corporate governance.

Engagement Models
Choose Your Starting Point
Structured tiers from first-time BRSR filers to ESG leaders pursuing global recognition and green finance.
Foundation
First-time BRSR filers and companies ranked 500-1,000.
  • BRSR Readiness & Gap Assessment
  • BRSR report preparation (A, B, C)
  • Essential Indicators compilation
  • Scope 1 & 2 GHG calculation
  • CSR-ESG alignment review
  • XBRL filing support
  • Board briefing on obligations
  • 2 training sessions
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Leadership
ESG leaders pursuing global index inclusion and green finance.
  • Everything in Accelerate, plus:
  • Independent BRSR Core Assurance
  • Science-Based Targets (SBTi)
  • Net-zero transition plan
  • Green bond / SLL framework
  • ESG rating optimisation
  • CDP response preparation
  • GRI / ISSB dual reporting
  • CSRD readiness (EU-exposed)
  • CBAM impact assessment
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Why Us
Built for India. Built Different.
We combine deep India regulatory expertise with technology-enabled delivery and accessible pricing for the mid-market.
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India-First, India-Deep

SEBI BRSR, NGRBC principles, Companies Act CSR, RBI green finance, India-specific social metrics, Carbon Credit Trading Scheme.

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Value Chain Specialisation

Scalable methodology for supplier ESG data collection — the single biggest pain point as mandatory value chain disclosure rolls out.

Technology-Enabled

ESG data platforms, automated workflows, AI-assisted analytics, and digital dashboards. We reduce manual data chasing.

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Mid-Market Champion

While Large firms target the Nifty 50, we serve companies ranked 200-1,000 and their value chain partners at accessible rates.

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8 Sector Playbooks

IT/BPO, BFSI, Pharma, Manufacturing, Steel & Cement, Textiles, Real Estate, Energy — each with sector-specific guidance.

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Global Standards Bridge

Single partner for BRSR + GRI + ISSB + CSRD + CDP. Bridge domestic compliance with global expectations.

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