CRISIL ESG Ratings
Scale · Numeric (e.g. 0–100) · Access · Regulated (SEBI ERP)
Indian use case
Sought by top-1000 listed companies meeting SEBI BRSR thresholds; covers a large share of NIFTY 500 issuers. Output is widely cited by Indian asset managers and lenders.
Key points
- SEBI Cat I ERP licence under SEBI ERP Regulations 2023.
- Score 0–100 split into E, S, G pillars; sector framework with materiality weights.
- Inputs: BRSR + BRSR Core + assured value-chain data + public disclosures.
- Methodology and rating-action rationale are mandatorily disclosed under SEBI rules.
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).
Aligned frameworks
Ask the AI about CRISIL ESG
Three example questions — every answer cites the corpus.