Q2 2026 - Energy Security Takes the Driver's Seat
If Q1 was about the shock of an energy crisis, Q2 has been about the response to one. Governments, corporates, and consumers alike spent the quarter putting energy security firmly in the driver's seat — from EU’s new strategy to insulate itself from fossil fuel dependence, to a fresh wave of Indian battery storage and EV infrastructure, to a global EV buying spree that shows no signs of slowing. Europe's carbon border tax also got its first real price tag, adding a new cost d
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BRSR Series. Part 2: BRSR Core Audits
With BRSR Core audits set to expand from the Top 500 to the Top 1,000 listed companies in FY 2026–27, the compliance landscape for Indian corporates is shifting in ways that demand more than last-minute preparation. For senior leadership - particularly CFOs, Chief Sustainability Officers, and Company Secretaries - this expansion is not simply a regulatory milestone. It is an inflection point that separates companies building genuine sustainability infrastructure from those st
Jun 26
BRSR Series. Part 1: Who Needs to File BRSR?
In the rapidly evolving landscape of corporate sustainability, the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) has emerged as a cornerstone of transparency for Indian listed entities. As mandates tighten, understanding the applicability of these regulations is critical for compliance and strategic positioning. This article, the first in our BRSR Series, breaks down the eligibility criteria for mandatory filing, voluntary adoption, and the conditions for cessation
May 28
