Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Panel Calls for ESG Oversight Body to Combat Greenwashing
A parliamentary committee wants the government to create a special group to stop companies from falsely claiming their products are good for the environment, called "greenwashing."
They think the government should also punish companies that make these false claims.
The committee believes the current rules aren't strong enough and wants to make sure companies take environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors seriously.
They also want to prevent financial crimes and improve how companies handle their social responsibilities.
Parliamentary panel proposes an ESG oversight body to combat greenwashing.
The panel suggests penal provisions for fraudulent ESG claims.
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs currently has a disclosure-based regime.
The panel wants statutory amendments to the Companies Act, 2013, regarding ESG objectives.
The committee also seeks to combat financial crimes and improve oversight of CSR.
- Who
- Parliamentary panel and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
- What
- Parliamentary panel proposes an ESG oversight body to combat greenwashing.
- When
- Report tabled on Monday.
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To combat greenwashing and improve ESG compliance.
Parliamentary Panel
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (Implied)
ESG Oversight Body
Parliamentary Panel
Advocates for the creation of a dedicated ESG oversight body
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (Implied)
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (Indirectly): Relies on the existing disclosure-based regime.
- ESG
- Environmental, Social, and Governance
- Greenwashing
- False claims about a product's climate-friendly impact.
- Companies Act
- 2013
- CSR
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Panel's focus
- ESG, combating financial crimes, and improving CSR oversight