Biodiversity is emerging as a critical ESG theme for Indian companies. BRSR Principle 6 requires disclosure on biodiversity impacts, and international frameworks like TNFD are raising expectations.
BRSR Biodiversity Disclosures
Under Principle 6 (Environment), BRSR asks companies to report on:
- Operations in or adjacent to protected areas and key biodiversity areas
- Significant direct and indirect impacts on biodiversity
- Species affected (IUCN Red List, national conservation list)
- Remediation and restoration measures
- Environmental impact assessments conducted
India Regulatory Context
- Wildlife Protection Act 1972 — Protected species and habitats
- Forest Conservation Act 1980 — Diversion of forest land requires compensatory afforestation
- EIA Notification 2006 — Biodiversity assessment mandatory for certain projects
- Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) — Restrictions on coastal development
- Biological Diversity Act 2002 — Access to biological resources and benefit sharing
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