Brigade Appoints Dr. Anurag Priyadarshi as Head-ESG

Brigade Strengthens ESG Leadership

Brigade Enterprises Limited appointed Dr. Anurag Priyadarshi as Head-ESG in a Senior Management Personnel role, effective April 3, 2026. The appointment was disclosed to both the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited through official communication.

Experience and Background

Dr. Priyadarshi holds a Doctorate in Environmental Management and Sustainable Development from JNU, New Delhi, and brings over 23 years of experience from organizations including Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, Tata Group companies, and IKEA India. He has been a member of the Rainforest Alliance Board of Directors since 2018.

Brigade's Sustainability Framework

The appointment underscores the company's emphasis on environmental, social, and governance priorities as it expands its real estate operations in regulated Indian capital markets. Brigade has a long-standing commitment to sustainability, guided by its policy emphasizing People, Planet, and Profit.

The company has actively pursued green building practices, securing IGBC certifications for multiple projects and developing net-zero carbon initiatives, such as Brigade Lumina. Brigade has set an ambitious target to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2045, reflecting a long-term vision for environmental stewardship.

Recent ESG Assessments

Brigade Enterprises Limited received an independent ESG rating of 69.4 with grade B and Medium risk category from SES ESG Research Private Limited for FY 2024-25, based solely on public disclosures and available data. The company also submitted the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark Real Estate Assessment for FY2024-2025.

Industry Context

The real estate sector in India is increasingly prioritizing ESG factors, driven by investor demand, regulatory changes, and growing environmental awareness among homebuyers. Brigade has engaged consultants, including PwC, to integrate ESG into its core business.