Environmental Regulations & CSR Guidelines

Stay updated with the latest government regulations, compliance requirements, and CSR guidelines for environmental sustainability in India.

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Corporate Social Responsibility Amendment High Impact

Companies Act 2013 - Section 135 (CSR Provisions)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs, India • Dec 15, 2024

Companies with net worth of ₹500 crore or more, or turnover of ₹1000 crore or more, or net profit of ₹5 crore or more must spend at least 2% of average net profits on CSR activities including environmental sustainability.

Key Requirements:
  • Mandatory 2% CSR spending on environmental activities
  • Board-level CSR committee formation required
  • Annual CSR reporting and disclosure mandatory
  • + 2 more requirements...
Compliance Deadline
Mar 31, 2025
Deadline passed
Carbon Credits New Regulation Very High Impact

Carbon Credit Trading Framework 2024

Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) • Nov 20, 2024

Comprehensive framework for carbon credit trading in India, establishing mandatory carbon intensity targets for energy-intensive industries and creating domestic carbon market.

Key Requirements:
  • Mandatory participation for industries with energy consumption >10,000 toe
  • Carbon intensity reduction targets of 3-5% annually
  • Domestic carbon credit registry establishment
  • + 2 more requirements...
Compliance Deadline
Apr 01, 2025
Deadline passed
Green Building Standard Update Medium Impact

Green Building Certification - Updated Standards

Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) • Oct 30, 2024

Updated green building certification standards requiring higher energy efficiency, water conservation, and carbon footprint reduction for new commercial buildings.

Key Requirements:
  • Minimum 30% energy savings compared to baseline
  • Mandatory rainwater harvesting systems
  • Green roof coverage requirements
  • + 2 more requirements...
Compliance Deadline
Jun 01, 2025
Deadline passed
Waste Management Amendment High Impact

Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules 2024

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change • Sep 15, 2024

Strengthened plastic waste management rules with enhanced EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) framework and single-use plastic elimination timeline.

Key Requirements:
  • Complete ban on single-use plastic items by 2025
  • Enhanced EPR targets for plastic producers
  • Mandatory plastic waste collection targets
  • + 2 more requirements...
Compliance Deadline
Jan 01, 2025
Deadline passed
Water Management Guidelines Medium Impact

Water Conservation and Management Guidelines

Central Water Commission • Aug 25, 2024

Comprehensive water conservation guidelines for industries with mandatory water audit, recycling targets, and groundwater recharge requirements.

Key Requirements:
  • Annual water audit mandatory for water-intensive industries
  • Minimum 60% water recycling target
  • Groundwater recharge equivalent to extraction
  • + 2 more requirements...
Compliance Deadline
Mar 31, 2025
Deadline passed
Air Quality Standard Update High Impact

Air Quality Management - Emission Standards Update

Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) • Jul 10, 2024

Revised emission standards for industries with stricter limits on particulate matter, SOx, NOx, and other pollutants.

Key Requirements:
  • Stricter PM2.5 and PM10 emission limits
  • Continuous emission monitoring mandatory
  • Air quality improvement action plans
  • + 2 more requirements...
Compliance Deadline
Feb 28, 2025
Deadline passed