Acuité ESG Ratings (ESGRisk.ai)
Scale · Numeric (e.g. 0–100) · Access · Regulated (SEBI ERP)
Indian use case
Coverage focus on mid- and small-cap issuers and the broader BFSI lender base. Frequently used by Indian banks for ESG-overlay underwriting.
Key points
- Combined ESG score plus risk indicators on controversies.
- Tooling for portfolio-level ESG aggregation for Indian banks.
- Operates under SEBI ERP Regulations 2023.
Sources
Related Indian regulation
- SEBI ERP RegsSEBI
First-of-its-kind statutory ERP framework. Introduces Category I (full-scope ESG) and Category II (issue/sector specific) ERP licences, with disclosure, conflict-of-interest and methodology obligations. Master Circular dated 12 Jul 2023 consolidates operational rules. SEBI-licensed ERPs include CRISIL ESG, ICRA ESG, CareEdge ESG and Acuité ESG.
- BRSR CoreSEBI
Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report. The Core subset of 49 KPIs requires reasonable assurance per the SEBI phasing schedule. Industry Standards (Dec 2024) by ASSOCHAM/FICCI/CII clarify computation. Value-chain disclosures for the top 250 are voluntary in FY25-26 and assurance is voluntary in FY26-27 (most recent SEBI clarifications).
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