From coal asset decommissioning to renewable transition planning — we help power generators, utilities and IPPs navigate carbon disclosure, stranded asset risk and India's evolving carbon credit market.
1.9 Gt
CO₂ emitted by India's power sector annually
500 GW
Renewable energy capacity target by 2030
₹32L Cr
Clean energy investment required by 2030
68%
of thermal generators lack investment-grade carbon data
Based on SASB Industrials, GRI standards and our proprietary materiality database across 200+ clients.
Thermal plants are India's single largest emission source. Scope 1 (combustion), Scope 2 (auxiliary power) and stranded asset transition risk make this the defining ESG imperative for every utility.
Coal plants face progressive decommissioning under India's energy transition. Early climate scenario analysis, transition finance structuring and early mover renewable PPAs are urgent for any coal-heavy generator.
Fly ash management, SO₂/NOₓ from flue gas desulphurisation, and cooling water thermal discharge require continuous compliance under MoEFCC emission standards.
Thermal plants withdraw 85% of India's industrial freshwater. Groundwater depletion scenarios in key power corridors pose material physical climate risk requiring TCFD water risk assessment.
Decommissioning of coal assets must address workforce redeployment, community livelihoods and regional economic impact — increasingly scrutinised by DFI lenders and ESG rating agencies.
India's CCTS creates both obligation (intensity targets for notified industries) and opportunity (tradeable credits for outperformance). Early methodology development is a competitive advantage.
Framework / Regulation
Type
Scope & Applicability
Effective
Securities & Exchange Board of India
Top 1,000 listed companies. Assured disclosure of 49 ESG KPIs across environmental, social and governance.
FY 2023–24
Ministry of Power / CERC
All Distribution Licensees, Captive Power Plants and Open Access consumers. Graduated RPO targets through 2030.
Active
Central Pollution Control Board
All thermal power plants. SO₂, NOₓ, PM standards; continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS) required.
Active
BEE / Ministry of Power
Notified energy-intensive sectors; carbon intensity reduction targets; tradeable credit market opening 2025–26.
2025–26 Launch
WRI / WBCSD
Gold standard for Scope 1, 2 & 3 inventory. Required by DFIs, institutional investors and green bond frameworks.
Global
IFRS Foundation / FSB
Required by international institutional investors, DFI lenders (IFC, ADB) and RE100 corporate buyers.
Investor-Driven
SBTi Coalition
1.5°C-aligned absolute emissions targets for generators; required by CDP and institutional investor coalitions.
Voluntary
MoEFCC / PMO
National Mission on Enhanced Energy Efficiency and Solar Energy Mission guide sector-level decarbonization obligations.
Active
A structured programme designed around India's regulatory calendar — from CCTS baseline year to BRSR Core assured submission — while unlocking green finance at each milestone.
We map physical and transition climate risks across your generation portfolio using NGFS scenarios to identify stranded asset exposure, revenue at risk and financing implications for DFI compliance.
ISO 14064-3 verified GHG inventory covering Scope 1, 2 and material Scope 3. CCTS baseline year data collection and intensity target calibration.
Develop a costed, phased decarbonization pathway — renewable PPAs, storage integration, efficiency improvements, just transition planning. Structure green bond or SLL around milestones.
Prepare, verify and submit BRSR Core disclosures. Generate simultaneous TCFD report, CDP climate disclosure and CCTS annual filing — from a single verified data set.
Typical ESG Maturity Uplift
Certifications We Deliver
Pulled from all three practice areas — Strategy & Advisory, Finance & Risk, and Governance & Social — filtered for energy & power priority.
ISO 14064-3 verified Scope 1, 2 & 3 inventory. CCTS baseline data collection and carbon intensity target calibration under the BEE framework.
Quantified transition risk exposure across your coal and gas portfolio using NGFS climate scenarios. Delivered in TCFD/IFRS S2 and DFI-compatible format.
Costed, phased pathway from coal to renewables — PPA structuring, storage advisory, grid connectivity and financing strategy aligned to your 2030 RPO obligations.
Workforce redeployment mapping, community economic impact assessment and social investment programme design for decommissioning projects seeking DFI clearance.
ICMA/SEBI-aligned Green Bond Framework design, use-of-proceeds structuring, Second Party Opinion coordination and post-issuance impact reporting.
End-to-end BRSR Core data collection, KPI calculation, narrative drafting and third-party assurance for listed power companies and utilities.
Most power generators have not established a CCTS-compliant baseline. The first compliance cycle will expose significant gaps — early movers have a 12–18 month advantage.
Generators with investment-grade GHG inventories and verified transition plans are accessing cheaper capital.
CERC penalty structures for RPO default are increasing. Generators at 60–65% compliance face material penalty exposure.
DFI lenders are embedding TCFD alignment as a covenant in new project finance for any coal-adjacent asset.
Step-by-step guide to establishing a CCTS-compliant carbon intensity baseline — with India-specific GHG calculation methodology, BRSR Core alignment map and a 12-month preparation timeline.
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Our energy transition team will assess your CCTS exposure, GHG inventory gaps and green finance readiness — and deliver a priority action plan within 2 weeks.
No commitment · CCTS & TCFD specialists · 2-week turnaround