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

Carbon Credits & Indian CSR

The entire carbon credit system is fraught with volatilities. Adding fuel to the fire has been a recent development wherein the Zimbabwean government declared that it would claim half the revenue generated from offset projects developed in the country. All past agreements thus stand null and void [1].  It should also be noted that this… Continue reading Carbon Credits & Indian CSR

India Inc should grow beyond “Jugaad”

We seem to be living in exciting times as the world is positioned for significant shifts, be it economic, technological or even demographical. As the globalized world shrinks, the corporate space will need to gird up for the future. Organizations will have to re-invent themselves more than ever to be profitable, attract talent or be… Continue reading India Inc should grow beyond “Jugaad”

ESG in India

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance of companies linked to investment decisions have been picking pace in India in 2020. This trend can be observed through the launch of dedicated ESG funds and asset management companies signing up for the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment. We saw the launch of the first ESG ETF… Continue reading ESG in India