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Financed emissions—the greenhouse gases linked to loans and investments—are now a crucial metric for banks and financial institutions. As regulators mandate disclosure and climate risks reshape markets, managing financed emissions is essential for compliance, risk management, and unlocking sustainable finance opportunities. Indian regulators like RBI and SEBI are driving this shift, pushing institutions to adopt robust carbon accounting and align portfolios with net-zero goal

The BFSI sector is crucial in driving India’s renewable energy transition, providing vital capital, risk management, and innovation. With 45% of India’s power capacity from renewables and ambitious climate goals, banks, investors, and insurers must scale green financing, develop tailored products, and promote ESG stewardship to unlock trillions in investments, ensuring energy security, economic growth, and a sustainable future.

StepChange’s ESG Accelerator helps India's chemical industry with ESG compliance and supply chain sustainability while achieving BRSR goals.

Explore Scope 3 Category 14 emissions in F&B, Hospitality, and Retail franchises, with strategies to measure & reduce their carbon footprint

The Greenhouse Gas Protocol categorizes emissions into three scopes: Scope 1 (direct emissions), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from...

The BRSR Barometer 2023 report , a landmark collaboration between ECube and StepChange, sheds light on the ever-evolving landscape of...

Climate risk management, assessments, resilience, and sustainability are crucial. Capital flow and green finance enable adaptation.

CEPA Methodology - learn how CEPA drives sustainability and standardized reporting.

SEBI endorses the CAP method for BRSR, simplifying emissions estimation using financial data. StepChange's ESG Accelerator streamlines this.

Scope 3 Category 12 emissions: End-of-life product disposal. The electro industry faces challenges with landfilling, incineration, and recyc

Streamline ESG reporting & boost sustainability in the automotive industry with StepChange's ESG Accelerator. Optimize operations, manage co

Explore Scope 3 Category 11 emissions: Direct & indirect impacts, key industries affected, and strategies for reduction

Enhance your governance practices with StepChange's ESG Accelerator! Focus on board diversity, remuneration policies, and risk management.

In today's world, where businesses are increasingly evaluated not just by their financial performance but also by their impact on...

What are Scope 3 Emissions? Scope 3 emissions are indirect GHG emissions that occur in a company’s value chain, encompassing both...

As the world grapples with the escalating impacts of climate change, the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP29, set to...

These emissions are a significant challenge for many industries and using tools like StepChange, can be effectively calculated and reduced

COP29: A pivotal moment for our planet's future. Azerbaijan must lead the way in delivering on climate promises.

What are ESG Metrics? ESG metrics are quantitative and qualitative indicators that measure a company's performance and impact across...