Environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors now play a central role in long-term business success. Investors, regulators, customers, and employees demand responsible practices and transparent disclosures.
At Grant Thornton Bharat, we strengthen ESG due diligence, design strategies that deliver sustainable value and build transparent reporting aligned with global standards.
We empower businesses to identify ESG risks, seize opportunities, and embed sustainability into their core operations through our ESG strategy and diligence solutions. From assessing ESG risks to implementing robust reporting frameworks, we support organisations at every step of their sustainability journey.
Challenges companies face in ESG
Navigating multiple frameworks
Businesses face challenges navigating multiple ESG frameworks like GRI, BRSR, ISSB, CSRD, and SASB. They often struggle to identify which ones apply, reconcile overlaps, and understand what investors value most - leading to confusion, duplication and inconsistent ESG disclosures.
Capturing the right data and methodology
Organisations often find it complex to capture and standardise material ESG data, specially in areas like GHG inventorisation. Without robust systems, they risk producing reports that are - inaccurate, non-comparable or non-compliant.
Assessing ESG maturity
Organisations often lack clarity on their ESG maturity. Without a defined baseline, they struggle to set meaningful targets, prioritise initiatives and demonstrate progress effectively.
Integrating ESG across the organisation
Companies limit ESG’s impact and expose themselves to reputational risk when they treat it as a siloed responsibility instead of integrating it across procurement, operations, finance, HR and strategy.
Communicating ESG performance
Clear and credible ESG reporting remains a challenge - even when organisations have the data. Without strong communication, they risk losing stakeholder trust and weakening the impact of their sustainability efforts.
Responding to ESG ratings and questionnaires
ESG rating agencies and questionnaires require companies to deliver extensive, detailed responses. Many companies struggle to interpret the requirements and submit consistent, high-quality information - ultimately affecting their ratings, investor perception and access to capital.
Absence of robust ESG policies and targets
Organisations that lack strong, up-to-date policies and measurable ESG goals often struggle to stay focused. This leads to scattered initiatives, missed opportunities and increased reputational risk.
Defining and quantifying ESG risks
Many organisations discuss ESG risks, but they often lack formal definitions, clear KPIs, and systems to monitor them. This becomes especially challenging when the risks are not easily quantifiable or cannot be expressed in financial terms.
How Grant Thornton Bharat can help
Why choose Grant Thornton Bharat?
Tailored ESG strategies
Aligned to your sector, regulations, and stakeholder expectations.
End-to-end ESG support
From maturity assessments and materiality to audits and assurance.
Proactive insights
Forward-looking ESG perspectives that anticipate regulatory and market shifts.
Local knowledge, global alignment
Strong India presence with experience across Singapore, Australia, France, and the Middle East.
Agile, hands-on teams
Collaborative approach delivering practical, implementable ESG solutions.
Proven success across industries
Trusted by leading organisations in manufacturing, energy, BFSI, services, logistics, and consumer sectors.