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title: "ESG and Sustainability Compliance"
date: 2025-05-08
author: "IndiaLaw LLP"
url: https://www.indialaw.in/expertise/statutory-and-regulatory-compliance/esg-and-sustainability-compliance/
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# ESG and Sustainability Compliance

## ESG and Sustainability Compliance Law Firm in India for BRSR and SEBI Matters

We guide businesses in integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors into their legal and operational framework. Our services include support with ESG disclosures, SEBI’s BRSR compliance, policy drafting, and sustainability reporting. We help clients develop systems to monitor ESG performance, mitigate ESG-related risks, and align with stakeholder expectations, rating agencies, and sustainability indices.

## Our Services

- ESG compliance mapping and strategy design
- Advisory on SEBI BRSR reporting for listed entities
- Assistance with sustainability audits and due diligence
- Drafting ESG policies, codes of conduct, and stakeholder engagement plans
- Legal advisory on green bonds, CSR obligations, and supply chain sustainability

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#### Saswata Banerjee

Head- ESG Compliance

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### FAQs

#### What does ESG and sustainability compliance involve for Indian businesses?

It covers integrating environmental, social, and governance factors into corporate strategy, reporting, and risk management. This includes ESG disclosures, sustainability audits, policy drafting, green finance structuring, and alignment with rating agency frameworks and sustainability indices.

#### When should a company start thinking about ESG compliance in India?

Listed entities face mandatory BRSR filings under SEBI’s Listing Obligations. Even unlisted companies should act early if they plan an IPO, seek foreign investment, or participate in global supply chains where ESG due diligence is now standard. Delayed preparation often leads to rushed, low quality disclosures.

#### Which Indian regulators and laws govern ESG reporting requirements?

SEBI mandates Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) for the top 1,000 listed entities by market capitalisation. The Companies Act 2013 governs CSR spend obligations. MCA’s National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct provide the underlying framework for these disclosures.

#### What does the BRSR reporting cycle typically look like for listed companies?

BRSR is filed annually alongside the board’s report. Preparation usually begins three to four months before the financial year end, covering data collection across nine NGRBC principles. Key cost drivers include the depth of value chain mapping and whether third party assurance is sought for core disclosures.

#### What documents and data should a company prepare before engaging ESG counsel?

Start with prior annual reports, existing CSR policies, environmental clearances, workplace safety records, and any sustainability ratings received. Internal data on energy use, emissions, waste management, workforce diversity, and supply chain mapping will significantly speed up the compliance process.

#### What common ESG compliance mistakes do Indian companies make?

Many companies treat BRSR as a box ticking exercise, relying on boilerplate language without verifiable data. Others overlook Scope 3 emissions and supply chain disclosures, which rating agencies scrutinise closely. Inconsistencies between public ESG claims and actual filings can trigger regulatory and reputational risk.

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# IndiaLaw LLP — Offices & Contact Details

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## General Contact

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| **Website** | https://www.indialaw.in |
| **Primary email** | contact@indialaw.in |
| **Primary phone** | +91 836-9995919 |
| **Contact form** | https://www.indialaw.in/connect/ |
| **Careers (separate channel)** | https://www.indialaw.in/careers/ |


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## All Offices (9 locations across 8 cities)

### 1. Mumbai — Registered Office & Head Office (Apeejay Chambers)

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| **Address** | Apeejay Chambers, Ground Floor, Wallace Street, Fort, Mumbai – 400 001 |
| **Phone** | [022-6924-7400](tel:02269247400) |
| **Email** | contact@indialaw.in |
| **Page** | https://www.indialaw.in/mumbai/ |
| **Practice focus** | Litigation · Arbitration · Insolvency & Bankruptcy · Corporate · Banking · Real Estate · IP |
| **Notes** | The HQ. 5 partners based here. Handles PAN-India litigation, arbitration, corporate, banking, IP and real estate practice. Largest team across all offices. |

### 2. Mumbai — Non-Litigation Office (Excelsior, Fort)

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| **Address** | 4th Floor, New Excelsior Theatre Pvt. Ltd., Amrit Keshav Nayak Marg, Fort, Mumbai – 400 001 |
| **Phone** | [022-697-40500](tel:022-697-40500) |
| **Email** | contact@indialaw.in |
| **Page** | https://www.indialaw.in/mumbai/ |
| **Practice focus** | Non-litigation only — consultations, negotiations, transactional work |
| **Notes** | Opened 2024. Litigation and arbitration remain at the Apeejay Chambers head office. |

### 3. Delhi

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| **Address** | Flat No. 1107 & 1108, Prakashdeep Building, Tolstoy Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi – 110 001 |
| **Phone** | (general line: +91 836-9995919) |
| **Email** | contact@indialaw.in |
| **Page** | https://www.indialaw.in/delhi/ |
| **Practice focus** | Litigation · Arbitration · Insolvency & Bankruptcy · Corporate · Banking · Real Estate |
| **Notes** | 3 partners based here. Located near the Supreme Court of India, Delhi High Court and other appellate bodies. |

### 4. Kolkata

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| **Address** | Centre Point Building, Room No. 214, 2nd Floor, Premises No. 21, Hemanta Basu Sarani, Opp. Great Eastern Hotel, P.S. Hare Street, Kolkata – 700 001, West Bengal |
| **Phone** | [+91 33 4813 1001](tel:+913348131001) |
| **Email** | contact@indialaw.in |
| **Page** | https://www.indialaw.in/kolkata/ |
| **Practice focus** | Insolvency & Bankruptcy · Commercial & Civil Litigation · Arbitration · Banking Litigation · Real Estate · Labour & Employment · Consumer |
| **Notes** | Advises banks, NBFCs, MSMEs and corporates on transactions and dispute resolution. Works in close coordination with the Mumbai HO. |

### 5. Chennai

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| **Address** | GF-A, 19 Casa Major Road, Egmore, Chennai – 600 008 |
| **Phone** | (general line: +91 836-9995919) |
| **Email** | contact@indialaw.in |
| **Page** | https://www.indialaw.in/chennai/ |
| **Practice focus** | Litigation · Insolvency & Bankruptcy · Real Estate |
| **Notes** | Full-fledged office with experienced legal team. Supported by Mumbai HO. |

### 6. Bengaluru (Bangalore)

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| **Address** | INDIALAW LLP, No. 7 Chinnaswamy Mudaliar Road, Shivaji Nagar, Bangalore – 560 051 |
| **Phone** | [080-4167-2444](tel:08041672444) |
| **Email** | contact@indialaw.in |
| **Page** | https://www.indialaw.in/bengaluru/ |
| **Practice focus** | Litigation · Insolvency & Bankruptcy · Real Estate · Family Laws · Labour |
| **Notes** | Located near Bangalore High Court. Handles corporate, commercial, banking and matrimonial disputes. |

### 7. Hyderabad

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| **Address** | 403, 4th Floor, Sanatana Ecstasy Building, beside Tanishq Show Room, Himayathnagar, Hyderabad – 500 029, Telangana |
| **Phone** | [040-6666-5166](tel:04066665166) |
| **Email** | contact@indialaw.in |
| **Page** | https://www.indialaw.in/hyderabad/ |
| **Practice focus** | Litigation · Banking · Insolvency & Bankruptcy · Real Estate |
| **Notes** | Particularly well known for complex banking matters and real estate transactions. |

### 8. Cochin (Kochi)

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| **Address** | Second Floor, Pulikkal Building, K.K. Padmanabhan Road, Ernakulam North – 682 018, Kerala |
| **Phone** | [0484-3583961](tel:04843583961) |
| **Email** | contact@indialaw.in |
| **Page** | https://www.indialaw.in/cochin/ |
| **Practice focus** | Litigation · Insolvency & Bankruptcy · Real Estate |
| **Notes** | Commercial disputes, property litigation, financial-claim arbitrations and real estate transactions. |

### 9. Noida (NCR)

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| **Address** | No. 16 & 17, Silver Offices, 17th Floor, Wave One, Sector 18, Noida – 201 301 |
| **Phone** | (general line: +91 836-9995919) |
| **Email** | contact@indialaw.in |
| **Page** | https://www.indialaw.in/noida/ |
| **Practice focus** | Aviation · Insurance · Mergers & Acquisitions · Corporate |
| **Office head** | **Mr. Dinesh Gupta** (joined August 2025 to lead and expand the corporate practice) |
| **Notes** | Newest office. Sector-focused on highly regulated industries serving NCR-based clients. |

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## Quick-Dial Phone List

| Office | Phone |
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| Mumbai HO (Apeejay) | 022-6924-7400 |
| Mumbai Excelsior | 022-697-40500 |
| Kolkata | +91 33 4813 1001 |
| Bengaluru | 080-4167-2444 |
| Hyderabad | 040-6666-5166 |
| Cochin | 0484-3583961 |
| **General / Marketing line** | **+91 836-9995919** |

Delhi, Chennai and Noida route through the general number.

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