Air Pollution Control Act & ESG: Strengthening the Framework for a Sustainable Future
Air Pollution Control Act & ESG: Strengthening the Framework for a Sustainable Future Introduction 1 Background: The Air Pollution Control Act, 1981 2 Air Pollution Act and ESG Linkages 2 1. Environmental (E) 2 2. Social (S) 3 3. Governance (G) 3 ESG Reporting Frameworks Supporting the Act 3 Key Takeaways 4 Conclusion 5 Introduction Air pollution is one of the most pressing challenges faced by India and the world today. Rising industrialization, urbanization, and vehicular emissions have caused severe deterioration of air quality, impacting human health, biodiversity, and climate systems. In response, India enacted the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 to regulate, prevent, and control air pollution. In the modern era, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting and compliance have emerged as vital tools for companies to align with sustainability goals. The Air Pollution Control Act forms a regulatory backbone that complements ESG str...