CSO’s – Don’t be beguiled by compliance

I do not think there is any disagreement that sustainability as a corporate term has gained immense traction over the past few years. For me, the indicator has been the World Economic Forum at Davos. Over the past few years, sustainability has taken center stage at this global gathering. One positive is that I see… Continue reading CSO’s – Don’t be beguiled by compliance

Who needs to read sustainability disclosures?

The question is who, according to you, should be reading your sustainability disclosures rather than who is reading them.  Is your sustainability communication reaching the right audience? I once asked a Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), the question – ‘who needs to read the sustainability disclosures’ that he and his team were so fastidiously compiling. He… Continue reading Who needs to read sustainability disclosures?

The Onerous BRSR Core – Value Chain Reporting

The Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) reporting requirements were published by SEBI in May 2021 applicable to the top 1000 companies.  Since the notification was already one month into the financial year 2021-22, the filing of BRSR was made voluntary for that year and mandatory for financial year 2022-23. But when the amendments to… Continue reading The Onerous BRSR Core – Value Chain Reporting

ESG Risk assessment – A BRSR requirement

Globally regulators have been seeking companies to disclose on risk and now with more than ever ESG risks are impacting business, ESG risk disclosures are becoming a requirement. Following the trend, Section A, Item 24, for Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR), requirement by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), stipulates that organisations present… Continue reading ESG Risk assessment – A BRSR requirement