Exploring the trends, opportunities,
and challenges
ESG Investing in India:
Driving Sustainable
Growth
Introduction to ESG Investing
Definition of ESG Importance of ESG Relevance to India’s
(Environmental, Social, and investing globally growing economy
Governance)
Importance of ESG Investing in India
Rising environmental Social focus: Equality, labor Governance emphasis:
concerns (climate change, conditions, and community Transparency and ethical
pollution) development business practices
Evolution of ESG in India
MILESTONES IN ESG ADOPTION SEBI’S BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY ROLE OF REGULATORY
AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING FRAMEWORKS
(BRSR) MANDATE
ESG Performance Metrics
Environmental: Social: Employee
Carbon emissions, wellbeing,
energy efficiency, community impact,
water usage diversity & inclusion
Governance: Board
structure, ethics,
and compliance
Key Drivers of ESG Investing in India
REGULATORY PUSH: SEBI INVESTOR DEMAND FOR CORPORATE ADOPTION OF
GUIDELINES AND CSR SUSTAINABLE PORTFOLIOS SUSTAINABILITY
MANDATE FRAMEWORKS
ESG Market Trends in India
GROWTH OF ESGFOCUSED SECTORAL ANALYSIS: INCREASING FOREIGN
MUTUAL FUNDS AND ETFS RENEWABLE ENERGY, GREEN INVESTMENT IN INDIAN ESG
TECH, AND HEALTHCARE ASSETS
Benefits of ESG Investing
LONGTERM FINANCIAL RISK MITIGATION ENHANCED REPUTATION AND
PERFORMANCE (ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL BRAND VALUE FOR
RISKS) BUSINESSES
Challenges in ESG Investing in India
LACK OF STANDARDIZED DATA QUALITY AND LIMITED AWARENESS AND
ESG REPORTING METRICS RELIABILITY ISSUES UNDERSTANDING AMONG
INVESTORS
ESG Regulatory Framework in India
OVERVIEW OF SEBI’S ROLE OF INDIA’S CSR ACT INTERNATIONAL ESG
ESGRELATED GUIDELINES STANDARDS INFLUENCING
INDIAN MARKETS
Case Studies: Successful ESG
Investments in India
ReNew Power: Renewable energy initiatives reducing CO₂ emissions
Tata Group: Sustainability in energy, steel, and IT sectors
ITC: Carbon neutrality, water positivity, and sustainable packaging
Mahindra & Mahindra: EV development and green manufacturing
ReNew Power: Renewable Energy
Initiatives
1. Overview: One of India’s largest renewable energy companies.
2. ESG Highlights:
• Installed capacity of over 13 GW.
• Solar powered lights and irrigation systems for rural communities.
3. Impact:
• Reduction of over 9 million tons of CO₂ emissions annually.
• Job creation in renewable energy sectors.
Tata Group: Sustainability Drive
1. Overview: Incorporates ESG principles across its companies.
2. ESG Highlights:
• Tata Steel: Focus on sustainable mining and carbon reduction.
• Tata Power: Solar rooftop installations and EV infrastructure.
• TCS: Promotes diversity, inclusion, and employee wellbeing.
3. Impact:
• Strong ESG ratings and enhanced global reputation.
• Investor confidence in sustainable practices.
ITC: Focus on Sustainability
1. Overview: Embedded ESG principles in agriculture, FMCG, and
hospitality.
2. ESG Highlights:
• Achieved carbon neutrality and water positivity.
• Afforestation program and sustainable packaging initiatives.
3. Impact:
• Leadership in sustainability recognized by global indexes.
• Positive rural impact through farmer empowerment programs.
Mahindra & Mahindra: Sustainability
Vision
1. Overview: Committed to carbon neutrality by 2040.
2. ESG Highlights:
• Development of electric vehicles (e.g., Mahindra e2o and eVerito).
• Renewable energy integration in manufacturing facilities.
• Green initiatives like tree plantation drives.
3. Impact:
• Leadership in India’s EV adoption.
• Contributing to green manufacturing and reduced fossil fuel dependency.
Common Success Factors
Integration of ESG principles across business operations.
Strong focus on longterm sustainability goals.
Enhanced brand reputation and investor confidence.
Positive contributions to India’s Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs).
Role of Technology in ESG Investing
Use of AI and big Blockchain for IoT in monitoring
data for ESG transparent environmental
analysis reporting metrics
The Road Ahead for ESG Investing in
India
Emerging opportunities in sustainable finance
Key sectors driving future ESG growth
India’s role in achieving global sustainability goals
Recommendations for Investors
How to integrate ESG into investment strategies
Assessing ESG ratings and risks
Long-term value creation through sustainable
investments
• "Invest in a
sustainable future—
Act today for a better
Call to tomorrow."
Action
