ESG is no longer about good intentions but a business imperative.

Banks consider it before lending. Investors factor it into valuations. Global buyers check it before signing contracts. Regulators worldwide have made disclosures mandatory, and the list of requirements keeps growing.

In India and abroad, ESG performance now plays a direct role in business decisions. It can determine whether investors come on board, whether a client renews a contract, or whether financing terms stay favorable. The impact runs deep, from how easily global organizations access credit to how partners and communities perceive them.