Available On-Demand - Publication Date: 01/25/2024
Overview (Program Summary)
Businesses globally are transitioning to long term sustainability goals focused on environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”). The Indian ESG landscape saw multiple regulatory developments in 2023, aligned with global regulations such as European Union’s (“EU”) Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive 2021, German Corporate Supply Chain Due Diligence Act 2023, etc.
Given India is a favourable destination from an ease of doing business perspective, it is strategically imperative for companies and their counsels to stay abreast with the rapidly evolving ESG landscape and deepen their understanding of the disclosure requirements and the impact of the regulatory developments on the corporate legal practice.
Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of the rapidly evolving ESG landscape in India:
What we will cover:
- ESG regulatory landscape in India:
- BRSR, BRSR Core and its alignment with international principles.
- Green credit rules 2023 – key opportunities for foreign businesses, eligibility, reporting and disclosures for foreign investors.
- Carbon credit trading scheme and CBAM – risks, challenges and opportunities for foreign investors + regulators approach on international transfers of credits.
-ESG considerations in Renewable Energy Sector
- Regulatory framework, government initiatives and incentives to foreign players
- Regulated sectors for environmental clearances and parameters for granting clearance
- Land acquisition – social and financial challenges
-ESG considerations in M&A transactions
- Environmental and Social approvals + Commercial impact
- Supply Chain management and ESG Integration
- Suggestions and way forward/future reporting
