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ESG: From Principles to Practice
A practitioner's guide to sustainability reporting, ESG strategy, and compliance for the Indian regulatory landscape.
About This Book
Written from over two decades of hands-on EHS and sustainability leadership, this book is designed for Indian business leaders, sustainability managers, EHS professionals, and students who want a practical, jargon-free guide to ESG.
Unlike most ESG literature that takes a Western or theoretical perspective, this book is grounded in the Indian regulatory context — covering SEBI's BRSR mandate, the Companies Act obligations, and how global frameworks like GRI and IFRS S1 & S2 apply to Indian companies.
Each chapter balances the “what” and the “how” — giving readers frameworks they can apply immediately to their own organizations.
Key Topics Covered
- Introduction to ESG — why it matters for Indian businesses
- GRI Standards — framework overview and report preparation
- BRSR (Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report) — SEBI requirements
- IFRS S1 & S2 — understanding the new global sustainability standards
- Materiality assessment — identifying what really matters
- Carbon footprint and Scope 1, 2, 3 emissions measurement
- Net Zero strategy and science-based targets
- ESG governance — board oversight and committee structures
- Integrating ESG into business strategy and risk management
- Case studies from Indian pharmaceutical and manufacturing sectors
About the Author
Vivek Asthana is an EHS and ESG consultant at Vedannt EHS Advisors with expertise in GRI, BRSR, and IFRS sustainability reporting. He holds M.Sc Chemistry, IFOH, PGDBA, NEBOSH, and is a Lead Auditor for ISO 14001 & 45001 and a Certified ESG professional from NSE. This book distills years of frontline experience into a practical guide for Indian sustainability professionals.
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