The Science Based Targets initiative has released its first major overhaul of the Net‑Zero Standard, Version 2.0, to help companies transition from ambition to action. The update introduces new rules and guidance aimed at aligning corporate targets with science‑based pathways. It signals a shift in the global framework for net‑zero commitments and may influence how companies set and report their climate goals.

The IFRS Foundation Trustees approve a five‑year operating and financing plan for the IASB and ISSB through 2031. The plan aims to strengthen long‑term funding for global accounting and sustainability standards. The ISSB will continue its work in Geneva under this new financial framework.

The European Commission released ten guidance documents to aid CBAM compliance. These guides support businesses in meeting the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism requirements during its definitive phase. The guidance aims to clarify compliance procedures for exporters entering the EU market.

Uflex obtains an adequate ESG rating of 58 out of 100 from Crisil. The rating reflects the company's current ESG performance and compliance with reporting standards. This assessment may influence investor perception and regulatory scrutiny under BRSR guidelines.

The EU’s CBAM imposes carbon pricing on imports, impacting Indian exporters. Indian firms must assess carbon footprints of exported goods to comply with EU regulations. Failure to comply can lead to tariffs or market access restrictions.

The IFRS Foundation approves a five‑year operating and financing plan for the ISSB. The plan outlines funding and operational priorities to support the ISSB’s sustainability reporting standards. It signals continued investment in global sustainability reporting frameworks.

PTC India’s ESG rating is now 52, placing it in the Adequate category. The update comes from CRISIL’s latest assessment. This rating reflects the company’s current ESG performance relative to peers.

The EU’s CBAM imposes carbon pricing on imports of certain goods, affecting Indian exporters. Indian firms must assess their product’s carbon footprint and compliance requirements to avoid penalties. Understanding CBAM thresholds and reporting obligations is essential for market access in the EU.

Vedanta commits over $1 billion to net‑zero transition in FY26. The investment supports India’s 500 GW renewable target and 2070 net‑zero goal. It signals a major ESG move by a listed Indian company.

India enhances exporter readiness for EU CBAM carbon payments starting 2027. The government is implementing measures to align Indian exports with EU carbon pricing requirements. This initiative aims to mitigate compliance risks for Indian exporters in the EU market.

India enhances exporter readiness for EU CBAM carbon payments starting 2027. The government is implementing measures to help domestic firms comply with the new carbon border adjustment rules. This initiative aims to protect Indian exporters from potential trade barriers and ensure smooth market access.

Exide Industries invests ₹200 crore to fund EESL’s greenfield lithium‑ion battery project in Bengaluru. The capital will support the subsidiary’s manufacturing expansion and meet other funding needs. This move reflects the company’s commitment to sustainable energy solutions and aligns with BRSR disclosure expectations.

The Department of Commerce holds an awareness session on EU CBAM regulations for exporters. The session aims to inform Indian exporters about compliance requirements and potential impacts on trade. Participants receive guidance on adapting to the new carbon border adjustment framework.

The government holds an awareness session on the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism for exporters. The session aims to explain the mechanism’s requirements and implications for Indian export firms. Participants will learn how to comply with EU carbon pricing and reporting standards.

Hindustan Zinc increased its renewable power generation to 892 million units in FY26, up from 632 million units in FY25. The company aims to raise its renewable power share to 70% by FY28. This reflects a material ESG commitment relevant to Indian BRSR disclosures.

The Department of Commerce conducts an awareness session for Indian exporters on EU carbon border rules. The session aims to explain compliance requirements and potential impacts on export operations. Participants receive guidance on adapting to the new EU CBAM framework.

BRICS countries criticize the EU’s carbon tax, citing concerns over trade fairness. The statement highlights potential impacts on Indian exporters facing the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. It underscores the need for India to monitor EU policy shifts that could affect its trade competitiveness.

eClerx Services submits its FY26 BRSR report to SEBI. The filing includes disclosures on environmental, social, and governance metrics as required by the new BRSR framework. The report is part of the company’s compliance with SEBI’s sustainability reporting mandates.

A study estimates EU CBAM will cost Indian steel exporters €407 million by 2034. The analysis highlights the financial impact of the EU’s carbon border adjustment on Indian steel exports. It underscores the need for Indian exporters to assess carbon pricing implications for future competitiveness.

A study suggests the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism may have a smaller impact on India’s steel sector than anticipated.

Asuene expands its platform to include double materiality management, aiding EU CSRD compliance. The update enhances data handling for sustainability disclosures required under the new EU framework. It supports companies in meeting the CSRD’s reporting and assurance obligations.

The Department of Commerce conducts an awareness session to prepare Indian exporters for EU carbon border rules. The session covers compliance requirements and potential impacts on export operations. It aims to equip exporters with knowledge to navigate the new EU CBAM framework.

The U.S. announces measures to shield companies from EU sustainability reporting rules. It signals a potential shift in international ESG compliance dynamics. The move may influence how firms navigate cross-border reporting requirements.

The US urges the EU to grant concessions on CSDDD and CSRD. It calls for adjustments to the EU’s sustainability reporting framework to accommodate international concerns. The statement highlights a push for more flexible compliance requirements.

The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism may reduce benefits from the India-EU trade pact. It could impose additional costs on Indian exporters, potentially offsetting tariff reductions. The impact depends on the specific sectors and compliance measures adopted.

The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism forces Indian MSMEs to reassess supply chains. Companies must now evaluate carbon footprints to avoid tariffs on exported goods. This shift drives early adoption of low‑carbon practices and compliance reporting.

A new study shows invasive species cause greater environmental damage in the Global South than in the Global North. It highlights research bias that has previously obscured this reality. The findings call for more focused attention on invasive species management in developing regions.

The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism forces Indian MSMEs to reassess supply chains. Companies must now quantify emissions to avoid tariffs on exported goods. Compliance drives investment in cleaner production and transparent reporting.

Kfin Technologies receives an ESG rating of 66 from Crisil. The rating reflects the company's performance on environmental, social, and governance criteria. This assessment provides a benchmark for investors and stakeholders evaluating Kfin Technologies' sustainability practices.

The 2022 Environmental Performance Index ranks India among the worst performers. The assessment sparked debate among Indian environmental experts and policymakers. The commentary examines the political and ethical implications of such global rankings for India.

India’s carbon market transitions from design to operational phase. The initiative expands domestic carbon trading infrastructure and aligns with national greenhouse gas reduction targets. It enhances market liquidity and supports compliance for regulated emitters.

A shift letter calls on the European Commission to eliminate a proposed exemption for asset managers from the European Sustainability Reporting Standards, urging uniform application of the standards.

The Ministry of Power directs states and UTs to accelerate smart meter rollout to ensure nationwide compliance, aiming to improve energy efficiency and monitoring across India.

The article explains how to prepare for the simplified ESRS and ESRS-40a. It answers twelve critical questions about implementation and compliance. The guidance focuses on key requirements and practical steps for companies adopting the new EU reporting standards.

The article addresses 12 key questions about the upcoming simplified ESRS and ESRS-40a. It explains how these new standards will streamline reporting requirements for companies. The piece offers guidance on preparing for compliance with the revised European sustainability reporting framework.

Google signs a large biochar carbon removal deal, buying 100,000 units from Kachchh. The project converts invasive trees into charcoal-like material to offset emissions. It highlights India’s growing role in carbon removal markets.

Mphasis earns EcoVadis Silver Medal, placing it in the top 15% of global companies for sustainability. The rating highlights the firm’s strong ESG performance and commitment to responsible business practices. This achievement may influence investor perception and regulatory scrutiny under India’s BRSR framework.

The Great Eastern Shipping Company receives an ESG rating from Crisil. The rating reflects the company's performance on environmental, social, and governance factors. The assessment is part of Crisil's broader ESG rating framework for listed companies.

India’s CBAM cost may be lower than anticipated, according to SteelRadar. The analysis suggests that Indian exporters could face reduced compliance expenses under the EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism. This development may influence pricing and competitiveness for Indian steel producers in European markets.

Great Eastern Shipping Company receives an ESG rating from Crisil. The rating reflects the company’s environmental, social, and governance performance. This assessment provides stakeholders with an independent evaluation of the firm’s sustainability practices.

New EU sustainable packaging regulations take effect, requiring companies to meet stricter packaging standards. The rules aim to reduce environmental impact by promoting recyclable and reusable materials. Compliance will affect exporters and manufacturers operating in the EU market.

Maruti Suzuki publishes its FY25-26 BRSR report, detailing ESG disclosures. The filing includes performance metrics, governance practices, and sustainability targets. It aligns with SEBI’s BRSR framework for listed companies.

KPMG and PwC discuss how to navigate European sustainability rules, focusing on compliance and reporting requirements.

Torrent Pharmaceuticals receives an ESG rating of 70 from InvestyWise. The rating reflects the company's environmental, social, and governance performance. The assessment provides a benchmark for investors and stakeholders evaluating Torrent's sustainability practices.

The Green Credit Programme is a government initiative to provide financial support for environmentally sustainable projects. It aims to mobilize capital for green investments while ensuring transparent and accountable use of funds. The programme seeks to align lending practices with national climate goals and promote sustainable development.

EU sustainability reporting requirements now apply to non‑EU companies, expanding the scope of EU ESG disclosure obligations.

Mphasis receives EcoVadis Silver Medal for its ESG performance. The award reflects the company’s progress in sustainability practices and governance. It highlights Mphasis’s commitment to meeting international ESG standards.

India’s carbon market offers chemical manufacturers a framework for compliance and potential revenue through carbon credits. The market enables firms to offset emissions and align with national GEI targets. It also provides a platform for trading and monitoring carbon allowances within the Indian regulatory environment.

Mphasis receives EcoVadis Silver Medal, placing it in the top 15% of global companies for sustainability. The award reflects the company's strong performance across environmental, social, and governance criteria. This recognition may influence investor perception and ESG reporting expectations for the firm.

Zydus Wellness receives an upgraded ESG rating of ‘Strong’. The rating reflects improved sustainability performance and governance practices. The change may influence investor perception and ESG-related decision-making.

India’s carbon market requires stricter targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the aluminium sector. The article argues that current goals are insufficient for meaningful emissions cuts. It calls for enhanced regulatory measures to strengthen the market’s effectiveness.

India pushes electrification in transport, industry, and agriculture through new policies, aiming to reduce emissions and promote sustainable energy use.

India’s carbon market offers chemical manufacturers a framework for compliance and potential revenue through carbon credits. The market enables firms to offset emissions and align with national GEI targets. It also provides a platform for trading and monitoring carbon allowances within the country.

EU’s carbon levy may affect Asian exporters less than expected, according to new analysis. The study suggests that the impact on trade flows and competitiveness could be moderated by existing compliance mechanisms and market adjustments. It highlights potential mitigation strategies for firms exposed to the EU carbon border adjustment.

BRSR maps topic-for-topic onto the twelve ESRS standards behind the EU's CSRD, and after the 2026 Omnibus reset the live question for every Indian subsidiary and exporter is whether BRSR data can feed an ESRS report. A cited BRSR-to-ESRS crosswalk, and where the two diverge.

Scope 3 disclosures across the NSE top 200 are up nearly 59%, and BRSR value-chain reporting is now live for FY 2025-26. Where Scope 3 sits in BRSR, the 15 categories, why the data is so hard to collect in India, and how to screen it honestly without inventing factors.

Importers of covered goods (iron & steel, aluminium, cement, fertiliser, hydrogen, electricity) must be authorised CBAM declarants and have embedded emissions third-party verified. Indian exporters of these goods to the EU are in scope.

CDP's 2026 disclosure window and EcoVadis scorecards are what every ESG consultant is fielding right now. The useful news: a filed BRSR already carries most of the data. How BRSR Section B and C map onto CDP's modules and EcoVadis's Policies-Actions-Results scoring.

Steel and metals is the one sector caught by BRSR Core assurance, the EU CBAM and India's CCTS all at once, with a CCTS Form A deadline of 31 July 2026. One practical guide to all three regimes, and the single emissions dataset that feeds them.

Greenhouse-gas emission-intensity targets are notified for roughly 490 obligated entities across the first energy-intensive sectors, with Iron & Steel and Fertiliser to follow. FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27 are the first two compliance years.

BRSR and GRI overlap heavily but aren't identical. What each covers, where they line up, and how one round of data collection can feed both, with a cited BRSR-to-GRI crosswalk.

The ISSB's IFRS S1 and S2 are becoming the global baseline for sustainability and climate disclosure. How BRSR lines up with them, where the gaps are, and how BRSR data can feed an IFRS S2 climate disclosure, with a cited crosswalk.

CBAM certificates go on sale from February 2027; the first surrender, for 2026 imports, is due 30 September 2027. The payable share of embedded emissions phases in from 2.5% in 2026 toward 100% by 2034.

Principle 6 is the heaviest part of BRSR, and where reasonable assurance concentrates. A field-by-field guide to energy, water, GHG, waste and biodiversity disclosures, what each asks, how to answer it, and which filings you can pull from.

Principle 1 covers governance and business ethics, anti-corruption, fines and penalties, conflicts of interest, related-party transactions and more. A plain-English guide to what each disclosure asks and who in the company actually owns the data.

Under the EU Omnibus simplification, a new per-importer de-minimis (around 50 tonnes a year) exempts small importers from CBAM obligations ahead of the 2026 compliance phase.

Principle 2 covers sustainable sourcing, product life-cycle impacts, recycled inputs and Extended Producer Responsibility. A plain-English guide to what each disclosure asks, which are manufacturing-only, and how EPR ties back to the plan you already filed with the Pollution Control Board.

Principle 3 is the largest Essential block in BRSR, 15 disclosures on wages, benefits, retirement cover, training, grievances and workplace safety, split across employees and workers. A guide to what each asks and why the People team owns almost all of it.

Reasonable assurance on the nine BRSR Core attributes applies to the top 500 listed companies this reporting year, on SEBI's glide path that reaches the top 1000 by FY 2026-27. Assurance is under ICAI SSAE 3000 / SAE 3410.

Principle 4 is short but foundational: how you identify your key stakeholders, how often you engage each group, and how you reach the vulnerable and marginalised. A guide to answering it well, and to why it underpins your whole materiality assessment.

Principle 5 covers minimum wages, human-rights training, POSH complaints, grievance mechanisms, discrimination and forced/child labour, plus due diligence across your value chain. A field-by-field guide, with the wage and POSH tables that trip most filers.

Value-chain ESG disclosure is voluntary for FY 2025-26 and expected to apply from FY 2026-27 for the top 250. Start mapping which value-chain partners make up 75% of purchases and sales now, so the data path exists before it is mandatory.

Principle 7 is the shortest in BRSR: your trade-association memberships, any anti-competitive-conduct corrective actions, and the public-policy positions you advocate. A quick guide to answering it transparently without over- or under-disclosing.

Principle 8 covers Social Impact Assessments, rehabilitation and resettlement, community grievances, local sourcing and employment, and CSR beneficiaries. A guide to answering it from CSR and procurement records, and to reporting outcomes rather than just rupees spent.

Scope 3 (value-chain) emissions remain a BRSR leadership (voluntary) indicator, but assurers and rating agencies increasingly expect at least a screening estimate. A category 4–9 activity-based screen is a defensible starting point.

Principle 9 covers consumer complaints, product recalls, cyber-security and data-privacy policy, data breaches, and product labelling. A guide to answering it from complaints and product records, and to getting the data-breach and DPDP-Act disclosures right.

Top 1000, top 500, BRSR Core, value chain, the rules layered over three years and the deadlines are now live. Here's a single, clear guide to who must file what for FY 2025-26.

SEBI eased value-chain disclosure (voluntary, on an assessment-or-assurance basis), clarified the assurance-vs-assessment distinction, and refined several Section-C indicators. All changes are reflected in the Saaksh knowledge base.

Reasonable assurance for BRSR Core is now mandatory for India's top 500 listed companies. This guide explains what the 9 KPIs are, what an auditor actually checks, and how to build an assurance-ready data trail.

BRSR Core is now mandatory for the top 500 listed companies. Here's what changed, what's voluntary, and what every consultant should brief their clients on before filing this year.

The consultant's actual pain: ESG data lives with five different departments and no one answers emails. This guide covers who owns what, what to ask, and how to stop chasing people manually.

The P6-E1 disclosure trips up most first-time filers. This guide covers the CEA grid factor, IPCC fuel factors, what 'absolute' emissions means, and the most common calculation mistakes.

SEBI's March 2025 circular introduced 'assessment' as a lighter alternative to reasonable assurance under ISAE 3000. Most consultants don't yet know the difference, or which clients can choose which path.

"BRSR Core" and "BRSR Essential" confuse almost everyone. Here's exactly what each term means, who it applies to, and what the reasonable assurance requirement actually asks of your client.

IT companies can mark certain manufacturing-related disclosures as 'not applicable', but only the right ones, and only with a clear justification. Here's the field-by-field guide.

After working through dozens of manufacturer filings, these five disclosures consistently generate the most confusion, data gaps, and revision rounds. Here's what to watch for.

Textile companies face a double compliance burden in FY 2025-26: BRSR Core assurance and CCTS GHG reporting (BEE deadline: July 31, 2026). This guide covers both, and how they overlap.

The EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism entered its definitive period in January 2026. Indian steel, cement and aluminium exporters now have real reporting obligations, here's what to do.

SEBI's March 2025 circular deferred mandatory value chain ESG disclosure to FY 2026-27 and narrowed the scope to partners at 2%+ of purchases/sales. Here's exactly what's required and when.

P6-E3 requires water withdrawal intensity, but SEBI specifies different denominators for manufacturers (production units) vs service companies (revenue or FTE). Here's the calculation methodology, cited.

India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme entered force for seven sectors in early 2026. First verified GHG emission intensity reports are due to BEE by July 31, 2026. Here's who's in scope and what the process looks like.

Only 34% of BSE 100 companies publicly disclose their materiality methodology. This guide walks through a defensible materiality process, stakeholder mapping, impact scoring, and how to document it for BRSR.