The Carbon Circle Ep 7 - Bridging Industry and Sustainability

📈 About this Episode

Why do 70% of Indian companies struggle with ESG implementation, even with the best intentions? What's the real reason for the gap between glossy sustainability reports and the reality on the ground?

In this episode of The Carbon Circle Podcast, we bridge the divide between industry and sustainability. Join Host Roshan Rai as he sits down with Shankar Rajagopalan, a seasoned consultant with four decades of hands-on experience across India's industrial landscape—from oil & gas and manufacturing to renewables and healthcare.

Shankar cuts through the jargon to reveal why ESG frameworks often fail and shares the operational excellence mindset that is essential to building a truly Sustainable Bharat by 2047. This is a masterclass in moving from "compliance theatre" to competitive advantage.

🧠 What You’ll Learn:

A 40-year firsthand perspective on India's sustainability transformation (1980s-2025).
The "ESG Paradox": Why there's a disconnect between reporting and real action.
How to spot "compliance theatre" and close the "say-do" gap.
Navigating the "alphabet soup": A practical guide to GRI, BRSR (Core), SASB, & TCFD.
The most common mistakes companies make when implementing multiple frameworks.
How to choose the right framework without duplicating effort or overwhelming teams.
The future of ESG consulting: moving from "make me a report" to "help me run a better business."
Skills the next generation of sustainability consultants must build to stay relevant.
The role of AI and data analytics in transforming ESG strategy.
A vision for the "Sustainable Indian Enterprise" of 2047.

🔗 Connect with our Guest:
Shankar Rajagopalan:   / shankar-r-90a59b26  

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🌐 Carbon Mandal: https://www.carbonmandal.com

🔖 Keywords ESG, ESG Implementation, Sustainability, Sustainable India, Bharat 2047, Carbon Mandal, BRSR, BRSR Core, GRI, SASB, TCFD, Operational Excellence, ESG Reporting, ESG Strategy, Say-Do Gap, Compliance, Corporate Sustainability, Climate Change, Industrial Sustainability, Decarbonization