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Notes on carbon, CBAM, and reporting.
Short, specific pieces on the regulatory and technical detail behind CBAM, BRSR, Scope 3, EcoVadis, carbon credits, and SBTi. This section is new — full articles are being written and published on a rolling basis.
CBAM default values, explained: why "no data" has a price
When an EU importer cannot get verified emissions data from an Indian supplier, CBAM does not leave the shipment unpriced — it substitutes a conservative default. Here is how those defaults are set, and why they typically run well above actual production emissions.
Draft — full article coming soonRead more →Scope 3 for Indian exporters: the category that decides the number
For most manufacturers, Scope 1 and 2 are a fraction of the real footprint. This piece looks at why Scope 3 — purchased materials, logistics, and product use — usually dominates, and where exporters should start measuring first.
Draft — full article coming soonRead more →BRSR basics: what a first-time filer actually needs to build
SEBI's BRSR framework covers nine principles, but most first-time filers underestimate how much of the work is data infrastructure rather than disclosure writing. A plain walkthrough of where to start.
Draft — full article coming soonRead more →Preparing for an EcoVadis assessment: evidence over intention
EcoVadis scores what is documented, not what is practised. This piece covers the four assessment themes and the documentation gaps that most often separate a strong operation from a strong score.
Draft — full article coming soonRead more →Assessing carbon credit quality before you buy
Not all carbon credits represent the same thing. Registry, project type, vintage, and additionality all affect whether a credit is a genuine reduction or a paper claim — this piece sets out what to check.
Draft — full article coming soonRead more →SBTi pathways for manufacturers: near-term targets vs net zero
A Science Based Target and a net-zero commitment are not the same thing, and SBTi validates them separately. A plain look at what each pathway requires and how they relate for a manufacturing company.
Draft — full article coming soonRead more →