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ESG storm in a coffee cup

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ESG reporting has become a critical tool for the Indian coffee industry to drive sustainability efforts. By measuring and reporting their environmental impact, social initiatives, and governance practices, coffee companies in India enhance transparency, accountability, and trust.

How robust is your materiality assessment?

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Through its materiality assessment process, Infosys has identified the following ESG issues as most material to its business: climate change and energy efficiency, data privacy and cybersecurity, responsible sourcing and procurement, and employee well being and diversity.

The Era of CSR Inspection has arrived!

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The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has updated its corporate social responsibility requirements, which have had a substantial impact on India’s CSR environment.

Are you Up to the Challenge of Becoming a Transformational CEO?

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Amidst the trying economic and social happenings of the past 2 years, it has become more pertinent than ever to build resilient communities that minimize the damage caused by such circumstances. Sustainable practices can cater to that need by fortifying the foundations of individual organizations as well as overall communities. It is therefore important to adopt sustainable practices and contribute to the development of stronger national and global ecosystems.

CEOs & Sustainability – A New Friendship

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BRSR disclosure is a mandatory “regulation” in India. With the expectation of accountability and transparency , it  puts intense pressure on the CEO and the Board Leadership to understand and address the sustainability challneges and opportunities for their busiess.

A Business Case for  BRSR Disclosures

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), on 15th May 2021, introduced the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR). This has replaced the previously existing Business Responsibility Report (BRR). The focus on sustainability is a welcome addition as it nurtures improved environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures.

Sustainable Impact of CSR Activities is a Result of an Empathetic Board

The recent Companies (Accounts) Amendment Rules (2022) sheds light on the details of the CSR committee and board decisions on CSR Projects. Every company covered under the provisions of sub-section (1) of section 135 of the amendment are required to furnish a report on their CSR activities in Form CSR-2, which can be accessed here.