SEBI has mandated BRSR for the top 1000 listed companies. This checklist covers every step from data collection to BSE filing.
Phase 1: Preparation (Q1)
- Run a gap assessment — Use the free BRSR Compass tool (120 questions) to identify your readiness score.
- Identify data owners — BRSR spans 9 NGRBC principles across HR, EHS, Finance, Legal, Procurement.
- Set up data collection — Use BRSR Autopilot or our 42 free ESG policy templates.
Phase 2: Data Collection (Q2)
- Section A — CIN, employees, CSR details from Annual Report.
- Section B — Policy commitments, governance structures.
- Section C — 156 indicators (113 Essential + 43 Leadership).
- GHG emissions — Use ScopeTracer with CEA grid factors.
Phase 3: Validation (Q3)
- Pre-assurance validation — Run through Pre-Assurance Validator (200 rules).
- BRSR Core — 9 KPIs require reasonable assurance per ISAE 3000/AA1000AS.
Phase 4: Filing (Q4)
- XBRL filing — Use BRSR XBRL Filing Tool for BSE-compliant iXBRL.
- Board approval and BSE/NSE portal upload.
Free BRSR Tools
- BRSR Compass — Free readiness assessment
- BRSR Autopilot — 216-question filing platform
- BRSR XBRL Tool — BSE-compliant XBRL
- Pre-Assurance Validator — 200-rule validation
- ScopeTracer — GHG calculator
- ESG Policy Templates — 42 free templates