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ESG Policy Templates

BRSR Section B asks one question for each of the 9 principles: “Does the entity have a policy?” A “No” answer signals governance immaturity to every investor, rating agency, and assurer who reads your report. These templates give you board-ready policies in hours, not weeks.

Why ESG Policies Matter

BRSR Section B disclosure reveals whether your company has formal policies for all 9 NGRBC principles. No policy = red flag for investors, ESG raters, and assurance providers.

42 Ready-to-Use Templates

Covering Environmental (11), Social (14), Governance (13), and Disclosure (4) categories. Each template customised with your company name and aligned with Indian regulations.

BRSR Principle Mapping

Every template mapped to the specific BRSR principle it satisfies. Know exactly which policies cover P1 (Ethics), P3 (Employee Wellbeing), P6 (Environment), and all others.

Indian Regulatory Alignment

Templates reference Companies Act 2013, SEBI LODR, Factories Act, POSH Act, Environment Protection Act, and other applicable Indian statutes.

Template Categories

Environmental

11

Climate, water, waste, biodiversity, pollution prevention, EPR

Social

14

Human rights, POSH, diversity, safety, labour, community, CSR

Governance

13

Ethics, anti-corruption, whistleblower, data privacy, board ESG

Disclosure

4

Sustainability reporting, stakeholder engagement, materiality

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these templates legally binding?

These templates are professionally drafted starting points designed to meet BRSR disclosure requirements. They should be reviewed by your legal team and customised to your specific operations before board adoption. RSustain provides policy advisory services for companies needing bespoke policies.

Which BRSR principles require policies?

BRSR Section B asks about policies for all 9 NGRBC principles: P1 (Ethics & Transparency), P2 (Products & Services), P3 (Employee Wellbeing), P4 (Stakeholder Engagement), P5 (Human Rights), P6 (Environment), P7 (Policy Advocacy), P8 (Inclusive Growth), and P9 (Consumer Responsibility). Our 42 templates cover all 9 principles comprehensively.

Can I download all 42 templates at once?

Yes. Enter your company name, select “All 42 Templates”, and generate them in one click. Each template is customised with your company name and available for copy or print.

Are these templates sector-specific?

The templates are designed to be broadly applicable across sectors with Indian regulatory references. For sector-specific customisation (e.g., chemical safety for manufacturing, patient safety for pharma), our advisory team can tailor policies to your industry context.

How do I adopt these policies formally?

Each policy should be: (1) reviewed and customised by your relevant department head, (2) approved by the board or appropriate committee, (3) documented with a board resolution, (4) communicated to all employees, and (5) reviewed annually. The policy template includes a revision history section for governance tracking.

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