BRSR DECODED - The Indian CEO's Guide to ESG Reporting & Readiness  (Paperback, V. Pathak)

Master ESG Reporting. Avoid Greenwashing. Win Stakeholder Trust. India’s regulatory landscape is shifting — fast. With SEBI making the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) mandatory for the top 1,000 listed companies, ESG compliance is no longer a PR initiative — it's a boardroom mandate. BRSR Decoded is the first-of-its-kind practical guide written specifically for Indian business leaders who want to get ahead of the ESG curve. Whether you're a CEO, CFO, CSO, ESG officer, or startup founder preparing for IPO, this book gives you the strategic playbook to report right — and lead responsibly. Inside, you’ll learn: ✔ What BRSR actually requires (in plain English) ✔ How to align your disclosures with the 9 Principles of NGRBC ✔ How investors, ESG rating agencies, and regulators read your BRSR ✔ Mistakes that could trigger scrutiny or accusations of greenwashing ✔ Templates and checklists to simplify reporting, audits, and stakeholder reviews ✔ How to turn ESG compliance into a competitive advantage With real-world case studies, Indian examples, and boardroom insights, this book moves beyond theory and into execution. It is your blueprint to confidently tackle Section A (General), Section B (Process), and Section C (Performance) with clarity, transparency, and impact. Who should read this book? - CXOs, directors, and senior leadership at Indian corporates - ESG, sustainability, and compliance teams - IPO-bound startups and growth-stage companies - Business consultants and legal advisors - Investors seeking ESG clarity in Indian markets BONUS INSIDE: ✔ BRSR Readiness Scorecard ✔ Sample Completed Report (Annotated) ✔ Templates for Materiality, Stakeholder Mapping, ESG Risk Register ✔ 30-Day BRSR Compliance Sprint Plan