ESG Services
Build a credible, investor-grade ESG programme โ from materiality assessment to BRSR disclosure and beyond.
From ESG Ambition to Measurable, Reported Impact
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance has moved from a niche investor interest to a mainstream business imperative. SEBI's mandatory BRSR requirements for listed companies, global supply-chain ESG due-diligence demands, and growing consumer expectations mean that companies of all sizes now need a credible ESG story โ backed by data.
Greenovate's ESG practice helps organisations design frameworks that are genuine rather than performative, collect verifiable data, produce reports that satisfy regulators and investors, and use the exercise to drive real operational improvement.
Our ESG Capabilities
From BRSR to GRI โ comprehensive ESG advisory for Indian businesses
Detailed Sub-Services
Click any service below to expand full details โ requirements, who needs it, penalties, timelines, and how Greenovate helps.
What is it?
Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) is SEBI's ESG disclosure framework โ mandatory for top 1000 listed companies. BRSR Core adds assurance requirements for top 150 expanding to top 1000 by FY2026-27.
Why is it required?
SEBI mandates BRSR as part of the Annual Report. Non-compliance is flagged in SEBI's annual review and can trigger regulatory notices and reputational damage with institutional investors.
โ Non-compliance flagged in Annual Report reviewWho requires this?
- Top 1000 NSE/BSE listed companies (BRSR mandatory)
- Top 150 listed entities (BRSR Core + assurance)
- Unlisted companies preparing for IPO
- Companies with ESG-focused institutional investors
How Greenovate helps
- BRSR readiness gap assessment across all 9 NGRBC principles
- ESG data collection system design
- Complete BRSR disclosure drafting
- BRSR Core attribute identification and assurance prep
- Board-level ESG presentation support
BRSR Core Rollout
- FY2023-24: Top 150 listed entities
- FY2024-25: Top 250 listed entities
- FY2025-26: Top 500 listed entities
- FY2026-27: Top 1000 listed entities
9 NGRBC Principles
Ethics ยท Products & Services ยท Employee Wellbeing ยท Stakeholder Engagement ยท Human Rights ยท Environment ยท Policy Advocacy ยท Inclusive Growth ยท Value Chain Responsibility.
What is it?
GHG Protocol-aligned measurement and reporting of Scope 1 (direct), Scope 2 (purchased energy), and Scope 3 (value chain) greenhouse gas emissions โ the foundation of any climate strategy.
Why is it required?
Required for BRSR energy/emission disclosures, SBTi target validation, CDP questionnaire, EU CBAM (exporters), and customer supply chain sustainability surveys.
โ EU CBAM makes Scope 1 data mandatory for exportersWho requires this?
- Listed companies (BRSR emissions disclosure)
- Exporters to EU markets (CBAM compliance)
- Companies with SBTi or net-zero commitments
- Companies responding to CDP / investor ESG surveys
How Greenovate helps
- Organisational and operational boundary setting
- Activity data collection templates and guidance
- Emission factor selection (IPCC, MoEFCC, IEA)
- Scope 1, 2, and material Scope 3 calculation
- GHG inventory report and verification prep
What is it?
A structured process โ single or double materiality โ to identify ESG topics most significant to your business and stakeholders. Forms the backbone of your ESG strategy and all reporting.
Why is it required?
GRI Standards, BRSR, TCFD, and EU CSRD all require a materiality basis for disclosures. Without it, ESG reporting is compliance theatre rather than genuine strategy.
Who requires this?
- Companies starting their ESG reporting journey
- Companies refreshing ESG strategy every 3 years
- MNCs and companies with global supply chains
- Companies targeting ESG ratings improvement
How Greenovate helps
- Stakeholder identification and survey design
- Industry peer benchmark analysis
- Materiality matrix development and validation
- ESG priority topic action plan
- Board and management materiality presentation
What is it?
A strategic programme to systematically improve your company's scores on MSCI, Sustainalytics, CDP, S&P, and Morningstar ESG ratings โ which institutional investors use for allocation decisions.
Why is it required?
ESG ratings directly influence investment decisions, borrowing costs (ESG-linked loans), and inclusion in ESG indices (Nifty100 ESG, FTSE4Good). Poor ratings trigger investor engagement pressure.
Who requires this?
- Listed companies with institutional investor base
- Companies included in or targeting ESG indices
- Companies applying for ESG-linked financing
- Export companies with B2B sustainability audits
How Greenovate helps
- Current rating gap analysis across key platforms
- Priority improvement action plan (quick wins + long-term)
- CDP questionnaire preparation and submission
- MSCI/Sustainalytics data update strategy
- Year-on-year score tracking and benchmarking
What is it?
GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) Standards are the world's most widely used sustainability reporting framework โ covering environmental, social, and governance topics with universal and sector-specific standards.
Why is it required?
GRI reports build investor and stakeholder confidence, satisfy global supply-chain ESG questionnaires, and form the foundation for ratings such as MSCI and Sustainalytics.
Who requires this?
- Unlisted companies seeking to demonstrate ESG leadership
- Exporters facing EU/US supply-chain sustainability requirements
- Companies targeting MSCI, CDP, or Sustainalytics disclosures
- MNCs aligning India operations with global parent ESG frameworks
How Greenovate helps
- GRI Universal Standards alignment (GRI 1, 2, 3)
- Material topic identification per GRI 3 process
- Full GRI disclosure preparation across all material topics
- GRI Content Index and Standards reference table
- Third-party assurance readiness support
What is it?
An ESG data management system is the infrastructure that collects, verifies, and reports environmental, social, and governance metrics across all facilities โ enabling consistent, auditable ESG disclosures.
Why is it required?
BRSR, GRI, and TCFD all require data that is consistent, comparable, and assured. Without a structured data system, disclosures are unreliable and fail third-party assurance checks.
Who requires this?
- Multi-site companies needing aggregated ESG data
- Companies preparing for BRSR Core assurance
- Companies responding to CDP and investor surveys
- MNCs aligning India data with global ESG platforms
How Greenovate helps
- ESG KPI identification and metric boundary setting
- Data collection template and workflow design
- Verification protocol and internal audit setup
- Training for facility-level data owners
- Integration with existing ERP or reporting tools
What is it?
Scope 3 mapping covers indirect emissions across your value chain โ purchased goods, logistics, employee travel, use of sold products, and end-of-life treatment. Supplier ESG due diligence assesses your key suppliers' sustainability performance and risks.
Why is it required?
Scope 3 is typically 70โ90% of a company's total footprint. SBTi FLAG targets, BRSR supply-chain disclosures, and EU supply chain due diligence laws all require Scope 3 engagement.
Who requires this?
- Companies with SBTi FLAG or full-value-chain targets
- Exporters facing EU/US supply-chain ESG requirements
- Companies scoring poorly on MSCI or Sustainalytics Scope 3
- Listed companies with material upstream or downstream emissions
How Greenovate helps
- Scope 3 category screening and material category identification
- Spend-based and activity-based Scope 3 calculation
- Supplier ESG questionnaire design and data collection
- Supplier capacity-building on ESG reporting
- Scope 3 reduction roadmap and target-setting
What is it?
Structured capacity-building workshops for boards, audit committees, sustainability committees, and leadership teams โ covering ESG governance, India-specific regulatory requirements, and global reporting frameworks.
Why is it required?
SEBI BRSR expects board-level ESG oversight. Institutional investors increasingly assess board competency on climate and sustainability. Directors need to understand their fiduciary duties under evolving ESG regulations.
Who requires this?
- Listed company boards and audit committees
- Sustainability committees of large corporates
- Leadership teams launching first ESG programme
- Finance and IR teams handling investor ESG queries
How Greenovate helps
- Customised board-level ESG induction sessions (3โ4 hours)
- BRSR and regulatory briefing for directors and CFOs
- Sustainability committee charter and governance design
- Annual ESG performance review and board presentation
What is it?
An Integrated Annual Report combines financial and non-financial (ESG) performance into a single, coherent narrative โ following IIRC <IR> Framework principles and including BRSR, GRI index, and sustainability highlights.
Why is it required?
Institutional investors prefer integrated reporting over standalone sustainability reports. It demonstrates that management views ESG as core to strategy โ not a compliance add-on.
Who requires this?
- Listed companies wanting to differentiate their Annual Report
- Companies with ESG-focused institutional investors
- Firms targeting ESG index inclusion (Nifty100 ESG, FTSE4Good)
- MNCs aligning India reports with global integrated reporting
How Greenovate helps
- Integrated report structure and narrative strategy
- ESG section drafting aligned to BRSR and GRI
- KPI dashboard design and infographic brief
- Assurance-ready data verification and sourcing
- Design brief and editorial coordination with your team
How We Build Your ESG Programme
ESG Baseline
Assess current practices, data availability, and gaps against your target framework.
Materiality & Strategy
Stakeholder engagement to define material topics and set meaningful ESG targets.
Data Collection
Design and implement data collection systems across your operations and value chain.
Report & Disclose
Produce audit-ready BRSR/GRI/TCFD reports and manage investor ESG queries.
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