Future-proofing the business: How Indian firms are leveraging ESG for growth

India is at an interesting inflection point considering it is the world’s fourth-largest economy with the most number of young people. This unprecedented combination, both highly climate-exposed and the site of one of the world’s most vibrant consumer markets, gives its national sustainability quest unmatched strategic significance and conceptual intensity.

India’s focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) has evolved significantly over the years, from being aspirational to institutionalising it. In 2021, the Securities and Exchange Board of…