Free Guides & Reference Materials
CCTS, BRSR, EU buyer requirements — practical downloads, reference-grade content.
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ESG Platform vs Annual Consultant — A Cost and Risk Analysis for Indian Manufacturers
A structured comparison of the annual ESG consultant model vs a permanent ESG data infrastructure. Cost per report cycle, audit risk, and total cost of compliance over 3 years.
EU Buyer ESG Questionnaire Handbook — What They're Asking and How to Prepare
A practical guide to EU buyer ESG questionnaires (IKEA, H&M, Walmart, Next). What data is requested, why it's requested, and how to prepare a verified, defensible response.
CCTS Compliance Starter Guide for Textile Manufacturers
What the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme means for your factory. Baseline calculation methodology, registration requirements, and compliance timeline — for CCTS first-wave sectors.
Textile Industry Carbon Footprint — India Overview
A concise reference for Indian textile exporters: emission profile benchmarks, EU and US buyer requirements, BRSR obligations, and what Scope 1 & 2 accounting covers for spinning, weaving, dyeing, and garment operations.
Scope 1 & 2 Calculation Handbook for Indian Industry
A technical reference covering emission source identification, IPCC emission factors for Indian manufacturing fuels, CEA state-wise grid factors, and worked calculation examples.
BRSR Reporting Guide for Manufacturers
A practical guide covering BRSR Principle 6 requirements, Scope 1 & 2 calculation methodology, SEBI timelines, and sample disclosure formats — written specifically for Indian manufacturing companies.
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