Ascent & Partners delivers end-to-end ESG strategy, certification, BRSR reporting and sustainable finance advisory — with ESG scores and certificates aligned to global rating standards including S&P Global.
Regulatory mandates, investor scrutiny and stakeholder expectations are converging — ESG readiness is now a prerequisite for capital access and market credibility.
SEBI has made Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting mandatory for the top 1,000 listed companies by market capitalisation — with assurance requirements for many.
Institutional investors and global lenders are integrating ESG scores into capital allocation decisions. A strong ESG profile unlocks better terms and broader investor pools.
International buyers and supply chain partners increasingly require ESG certification. Non-compliance risks de-listing from global procurement networks and export markets.
Organisations with credible ESG practices attract and retain better talent, command brand premium with customers, and demonstrate long-term enterprise resilience to stakeholders.
Assessment and strategy for carbon emissions, energy efficiency, water usage, waste management, and climate-related risks. We help organisations measure their environmental footprint and build credible reduction roadmaps.
Evaluating and improving social impact across labour standards, community relations, diversity and inclusion, supply chain human rights, and CSR/Social Audit compliance under government mandates.
Strengthening board composition, executive accountability, anti-corruption policies, shareholder rights, and disclosure frameworks. Good governance is the foundation that makes E and S credible.
Whether you are just beginning your ESG journey or seeking assurance for a listed entity, our certified team delivers at every stage.
Structured onboarding for entities beginning their ESG compliance journey — gap analysis, materiality assessment, baseline measurement and a phased implementation roadmap aligned with your sector.
Expert guidance to help organisations meet the prerequisites for ESG certification. We prepare data systems, documentation, policies and disclosures to satisfy global rating agency requirements.
Identification of ESG-linked financing opportunities — green bonds, sustainability-linked loans, impact investment, and domestic and international fundraising channels available to ESG-compliant entities.
Business intelligence insights and actionable recommendations to improve ESG scores while maintaining profitability — identifying high-impact, low-cost interventions across the E, S and G dimensions.
Full-service BRSR support for listed and growth-stage entities — data architecture, KPI systems, disclosure drafting, assurance readiness and year-on-year improvement programmes.
An evolved compliance mechanism mandated by the Government of India — our certified Social Auditors deliver credible, standards-compliant social impact verification for CSR programmes and social enterprises.
ESG scores and certificates issued by Ascent & Partners are delivered with methodologies aligned to leading global ESG frameworks and rating standards, including S&P Global — giving your disclosures international credibility.
Three principles that govern every ESG engagement we undertake.
ESG scores and certificates are verified free from commercial bias — aligned with internationally recognised rating methodologies including S&P Global standards.
Materiality assessments and KPI frameworks are customised to your industry — manufacturing, services, finance, telecom or non-profit. No generic templates.
We identify ESG improvements that enhance scores without compromising business performance — pragmatic sustainability, not performative compliance.
Speak with our ESG specialists — whether you need a gap assessment, BRSR support, or a full ESG strategy. We are ready to listen.
