New Release

ESG Compass

The Definitive Guide to ESG for Indian Business

From BRSR compliance to green finance — everything India's business leaders need to navigate the ESG revolution. Written by Dr Manoj K M Chaturvedi, backed by real-world advisory experience across 100+ Indian companies.

₹2,500 ₹3,500 Launch Offer
Buy on Amazon.com (International)
📖 450+ Pages 📊 50+ Frameworks 🇮🇳 India-Specific 🌎 Also on Amazon.com
ESG Compass — The Definitive Guide to ESG for Indian Business
Who Is This For

Essential Reading for Every ESG Stakeholder

Whether you're a board member needing strategic clarity or a sustainability manager building compliance systems — this book is your operating manual.

💼

Board Members & CXOs

Strategic overview of ESG obligations, governance requirements, and business opportunities. Skip the jargon, get the decisions.

🌱

Sustainability Managers

Step-by-step implementation guides, data templates, calculation methodologies, and audit preparation checklists.

💰

CFOs & Finance Teams

Green finance instruments, ESG-linked capital, carbon credit economics, and the business case for sustainability investment.

🎓

ESG Professionals & Students

Comprehensive reference covering Indian regulatory landscape, global standards, and career pathways in sustainability.

450+Pages
12Parts
50+Frameworks & Tools
30+India Case Studies
100+Checklists & Templates
Inside the Book

12 Comprehensive Parts

A structured journey from ESG fundamentals through India-specific compliance to advanced strategy and green finance.

I
The ESG Landscape — India Context
  • Why ESG Matters for Indian Business
  • The Global ESG Architecture (GRI, ISSB, TCFD, CDP)
  • India's Regulatory Evolution: BRR to BRSR to BRSR Core
  • SEBI's Vision: Where India Is Headed
II
BRSR — Complete Compliance Guide
  • BRSR Structure: Sections A, B, C Decoded
  • All ~140 Parameters: What to Report & How
  • NGRBC Principles: Mapping Your Organisation
  • XBRL Filing: Technical Requirements
III
BRSR Core & Assurance
  • The 9 BRSR Core KPI Attributes
  • Reasonable Assurance: ISAE 3000 Explained
  • Building Assurance-Ready Data Systems
  • Working with Your Assurance Provider
IV
Carbon & Climate Management
  • GHG Inventory: Scope 1, 2, 3 for Indian Companies
  • Emission Factors for India (IPCC + CEA Grid)
  • Science-Based Targets (SBTi) for Indian Context
  • Climate Risk Assessment & TCFD Alignment
V
Value Chain ESG Disclosure
  • The 2%/75% Rule Decoded
  • Supplier Data Collection at Scale
  • Scope 3 Calculation Methodologies
  • Assurance Readiness for Value Chain Data
VI
ESG Governance & Strategy
  • Board-Level ESG Governance Framework
  • Materiality Assessment for Indian Companies
  • ESG Strategy Development & Integration
  • CSR-ESG Alignment Under Companies Act
VII
Green Finance & Sustainable Capital
  • Green Bonds: SEBI Framework & ICMA Principles
  • Sustainability-Linked Loans: SLL Design
  • RBI Green Deposits: Framework & Implementation
  • Carbon Credits: CCTS & Voluntary Markets
VIII
Sector Playbooks
  • IT/BPO & Technology
  • BFSI: Banking, Financial Services & Insurance
  • Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare
  • Manufacturing, Steel, Cement & Heavy Industry
IX
ESG Data & Technology
  • ESG Data Architecture for Indian Companies
  • Building Internal Controls for ESG Data
  • Technology Stack: What You Actually Need
  • AI in ESG: Opportunities & Pitfalls
X
Global Standards Bridge
  • GRI + BRSR: Dual Reporting Strategy
  • ISSB / IFRS S1-S2: What Changes for India
  • EU CSRD & CBAM: Impact on Indian Exporters
  • CDP Response: Maximising Your Score
XI
ESG Ratings & Investor Relations
  • How ESG Ratings Work (MSCI, Sustainalytics, S&P)
  • Optimising Your ESG Rating Score
  • Investor Engagement on ESG Matters
  • Anti-Greenwashing: Staying on the Right Side
XII
The Road Ahead
  • India's Net-Zero 2070 Pathway
  • Nature & Biodiversity: The Next Frontier (TNFD)
  • Social Indicators: India's Unique ESG Dimension
  • Building Your ESG Career in India
Reader Reviews

What Readers Are Saying

Trusted by sustainability professionals, board members, and ESG students across India.

★★★★★
"Finally, a book that explains BRSR in plain English with actual implementation guidance. The sector playbooks alone saved us months of work."
Chief Sustainability Officer — Manufacturing Company, Mumbai
★★★★★
"The green finance chapter opened our eyes to instruments we didn't know existed. We've since structured our first sustainability-linked loan."
CFO — Mid-Cap IT Company, Bengaluru
★★★★★
"As a board member, I needed strategic clarity without drowning in technical details. ESG Compass delivers exactly that — plus the checklists my team uses daily."
Independent Director — Nifty 500 Company, Delhi
Choose Your Format

Get Your Copy

Available in three formats. Launch pricing available for a limited time.

Order Now
📖
Hardcover Edition
Premium hardcover — 450+ pages
₹2,500 + Free Shipping
₹3,500
  • Premium hardcover (450+ pages)
  • Free shipping across India
  • 50+ frameworks & tools
  • 100+ checklists & templates
  • 30+ India case studies
  • 12 comprehensive parts covering BRSR, Carbon, Green Finance
International buyers: Order on Amazon.com
🔒 Secured by Razorpay · All fees attract applicable GST
🏢
Corporate Pack
Bulk order — 10 copies for your team
₹20,000 + GST
₹25,000
  • 10 hardcover copies
  • 20% bulk discount applied
  • Priority shipping
  • GST invoice for corporate billing
🔒 Secured by Razorpay · All fees attract applicable GST

Navigate India's ESG Revolution with Confidence

450+ pages of actionable guidance. 50+ frameworks. 100+ checklists. Written for Indian business, by India's ESG practitioners.