ESG – Environmental, social and governance

Sustainability and responsible business practices are now essential to how organisations operate and maintain stakeholder trust. As regulatory expectations evolve, businesses must align with ESG standards to remain compliant and competitive.

Our ESG Practice assist our clients  who are companies, investors, and financial institutions and not for profit entities integrate ESG principles into business strategy, governance, and risk management. We provide our clients practical guidance on disclosure requirements, sustainability performance, and reputational and compliance risk management across jurisdictions.

Our Services Include:

Regulatory Compliance and Advisory

• Advising on ESG-related regulatory requirements under Indian laws and international standards, including Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) guidelines, SEBI ESG disclosure norms, and Reserve Bank of India (RBI) sustainability directives.
• Assisting clients in aligning policies with global standards such as UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), OECD Guidelines, EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), and Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).
• Advising on environmental, labour, and governance compliance across business operations and supply chains.

ESG Strategy and Governance Frameworks

• Structuring ESG governance models, defining board and management responsibilities for sustainability oversight.
• Advising on internal controls, risk assessment mechanisms, and ESG-linked incentive frameworks.
• Developing corporate sustainability policies, codes of conduct, and supplier engagement protocols.

Sustainable Finance and Investments

• Advising investors, lenders, and issuers on ESG-linked investments, green bonds, and sustainability-linked loans.
• Supporting private equity and venture capital funds in integrating ESG due diligence and reporting standards.
• Assisting with disclosures and compliance under ESG financing frameworks.

Transactions and Due Diligence

• Conducting ESG due diligence as part of mergers, acquisitions, and financing transactions.
• Assessing environmental and social risks in project development and investment decision-making.
• Advising on climate risk disclosures and sustainability performance metrics.

Stakeholder Engagement and Reporting

• Assisting with ESG reporting and disclosure requirements before Indian and international regulators.
• Advising on stakeholder consultation and community engagement processes.
• Developing sustainability communication strategies to enhance transparency and trust.

Disputes, Enforcement and Remediation

• Advising on regulatory investigations, compliance failures, and ESG-related disputes.
• Assisting in environmental litigation, human rights claims, and governance-related actions.
• Supporting remediation and corrective action planning in response to ESG risks.

We take a practical, business-aligned approach to ESG, drawing on our corporate, environmental, and regulatory expertise. We help clients anticipate ESG obligations, manage risks, and seize opportunities in the shift toward a sustainable economy.

Whether you are an investor integrating ESG criteria, a company strengthening governance, or a multinational aligning disclosures with global standards, we provide the guidance needed to lead responsibly in a changing environment.