What the CSRD Means for Non-EU Suppliers Exporting to Europe – An Indian Perspective
The EU’s new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is reshaping how European companies assess their global supply chains, and Indian exporters are feeling the ripple effects. This blog explores how CSRD requirements extend beyond Europe’s borders, what they mean for Indian suppliers across key sectors, and why early alignment with ESG and Scope 3 reporting standards is becoming a competitive advantage rather than a compliance burden.
Understanding GRI
GRI gives organisations a clear structure for reporting their environmental, social, and economic impacts in a credible, comparable way. It helps companies identify what matters most, choose relevant standards, and disclose information that builds trust with stakeholders. By using GRI, businesses strengthen transparency, improve decision making, and stay prepared for evolving global reporting requirements.
Is Greenwashing Dead? Welcome to the Age of Greenhushing
Greenwashing is fading under stricter regulation while a new challenge is rising. Greenhushing. Companies are choosing silence over scrutiny even when real progress is being made. This blog explains why greenhushing is growing, the risks it creates for trust and transparency, and how organisations can communicate sustainability with clarity, honesty, and credible data.
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Understanding the GHG Protocol
The GHG Protocol is the global framework that helps organisations measure and report their emissions clearly and consistently. It defines Scope 1, 2, and 3 so companies can understand where their emissions come from and how to reduce them. It supports transparency, comparability, and better decision making, and it underpins major disclosure systems worldwide. Although using it can be complex, especially for Scope 3, it remains essential for credible climate action and future-ready business strategy.
Mid-Market India and the Sustainability Dilemma: Time to Move or Be Left Behind
India’s mid-market businesses stand at a crossroads. With limited regulation today but fast-rising global and domestic expectations, companies that delay sustainability risk higher costs and lost opportunities. This article explores why early action matters, how government schemes and global trends are reshaping the landscape, and why sustainability must shift from compliance to strategy for India’s mid-sized firms to stay competitive.
Breaking Down the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR)
The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation is an EU framework that increases transparency in sustainable investing. It requires financial participants to show how they consider ESG risks and to classify their products based on sustainability ambition. Although non-financial companies are not directly regulated, they are expected to provide accurate ESG data so investors can meet their own reporting obligations. SFDR works together with CSRD and the EU Taxonomy to create a standardised approach to sustainability, improve investor trust, and reduce greenwashing. For companies, aligning with SFDR strengthens credibility and supports access to sustainable finance.
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What is the Role of Carbon Offsetting in Sustainability?
Carbon offsetting allows organisations to balance unavoidable emissions by supporting projects that remove or prevent carbon release, such as reforestation, renewable energy, or methane capture. Its credibility depends on third-party verification, which protects against greenwashing and ensures real climate impact. Offsetting works best when aligned with broader sustainability goals and used alongside genuine emission reduction efforts. High-quality offsets, transparency, and careful project selection are essential for responsible climate action.
The Role of Science-Based Target Initiatives (SBTi) in Corporate Climate Action
The Science Based Targets initiative provides a trusted framework for companies to set credible, science-aligned emissions reduction targets. As scrutiny of corporate climate claims grows, SBTi helps businesses prove their commitments are real and aligned with global climate goals. SBTi is becoming essential for large corporations, suppliers in major value chains, and sustainability-focused businesses. KarbonWise supports companies at every stage of the SBTi journey, from building leadership buy-in and preparing submissions to creating net-zero pathways and tracking progress with real-time data and tailored reporting. Overall, SBTi strengthens corporate climate action, and KarbonWise helps organisations turn these commitments into measurable, long-term results.
What SBTi’s New Net-Zero Standard Means for your Business
A clear and practical breakdown of the SBTi Corporate Net-Zero Standard v2.0, how it differs from the previous framework, and what the updated requirements mean for businesses. This article explains the new rules for Scope 1, 2 and 3 targets, zero-carbon electricity, supplier engagement, carbon removals and accountability, along with how companies can stay compliant, credible and competitive under the revised standard.
Scope 1, 2, and 3 Emissions: What Every Business Needs to Know
A clear and practical guide to understanding Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, why they matter for modern businesses, and how organisations can measure, manage and reduce their total carbon footprint. This blog breaks down the emission scopes with real examples, challenges, and strategies, helping companies build a smarter path towards net zero.
What is Net Zero: The Essential Roadmap for Businesses Targeting Net Zero by 2030
This guide breaks down what Net Zero really means, why it matters, and how businesses can achieve it. From understanding emissions and setting science-based targets to implementing reduction strategies and navigating challenges, it offers a practical roadmap for organisations aiming to reach Net Zero by 2030.
CBAM Compliance for Indian Exporters: What you need to know about CBAM and EU Carbon Tariffs
A practical guide for Indian exporters on understanding and complying with the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Learn how carbon tariffs impact key sectors like steel and aluminium, what emissions data must be reported, and how exporters can prepare through accurate measurement, verification, and decarbonisation strategies.
Why Carbon Emissions are the New Benchmark for Building Materials
Carbon emissions are fast becoming the new benchmark for building materials. As regulations tighten and net-zero goals gain pace, embodied carbon is now as critical as cost or performance in construction decisions. From architects designing within carbon budgets to developers demanding verified EPDs, the shift towards low-carbon materials is reshaping procurement, finance, and sustainability standards across the built environment.
What the CSRD Means for Non-EU Suppliers Exporting to Europe – An Indian Perspective
The EU’s new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is reshaping how European companies assess their global supply chains, and Indian exporters are feeling the ripple effects. This blog explores how CSRD requirements extend beyond Europe’s borders, what they mean for Indian suppliers across key sectors, and why early alignment with ESG and Scope 3 reporting standards is becoming a competitive advantage rather than a compliance burden.
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