Navigating The Undercurrents Of ESG

Prominence of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) has never been more important than now, given the continued and increasing investment in Indian market, emergence of multiple start-up Unicorns and evolving regulatory landscape.

To be at par with the global practices and legislative obligations, the boards of directors of Indian companies may consider articulating the definition of shareholder return and address cultural practices that may impact ESG. Moreover, changing work practices spurred by the recent pandemic may require extra efforts or specific initiatives to rally dispersed employees behind the importance of ESG compliance. 

Existing key Indian ESG legislations