SYNE, the global sustainability management company, has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to operate as a licensed ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Ratings Provider. This key milestone authorizes SYNE to offer ESG ratings for listed entities across industries in India, playing a vital role in enhancing corporate transparency and responsible investing.
Dual headquartered in Sydney, Australia and Bangalore, India, SYNE is at the forefront of sustainability intelligence, offering comprehensive solutions in sustainability measurement, compliance reporting, benchmarking, and sustainable finance. With SEBI’s license, SYNE is now positioned to accelerate ESG integration across Indian capital markets by assessing companies’ environmental impact, social responsibility, and governance practices. The firm brings extensive global experience to India, having already obtained ESG ratings licenses in Japan and Singapore, and having progressed its ESG ratings coverage in Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Middle East and other Asia-Pacific markets.
Specialized Sector Expertise
SYNE brings sector-specific ESG evaluation expertise, offering tailored solutions for Banking and Financial Services, Agriculture, Energy and Natural Resources, Travel and Hospitality, Infrastructure, and Transportation and Logistics sectors. These industries face distinct sustainability challenges, particularly in carbon emissions and climate impact. SYNE’s tools and methodologies are designed to help organizations reduce their environmental footprint while aligning with global ESG standards.
“We are honoured to receive the SEBI license to provide ESG Ratings in India,” said Ginu George, CEO of SYNE. “This approval strengthens our ability to support Indian enterprises in their sustainability journeys while bringing international best practices into the local market. Our goal is to make ESG performance measurable, actionable, and aligned with both investor expectations and regulatory standards.”
“This marks a significant milestone for us as we continue to expand our ESG ratings portfolio across Asia-Pacific and into European markets. Our goal is to cover 20,000 listed companies globally, making SYNE’s ESG ratings platform one of the largest and most comprehensive in the world by coverage. This expansion underscores our commitment to delivering high-quality, transparent, and actionable ESG insights to investors and stakeholders worldwide”.
Driving deep ESG Integration in India, Middle East and the Asia-Pacific
The SEBI license comes at a pivotal time when India is accelerating its efforts to embed ESG factors into corporate strategy and financial markets. As regulatory frameworks evolve and investor demand for ESG transparency increases, SYNE’s entry into the Indian market brings much-needed credibility and standardization to ESG disclosures. This is especially critical for domestic and global investors seeking reliable, comparable sustainability data in emerging markets.
SYNE already holds ESG ratings licenses in Japan and Singapore and has launched ESG ratings coverage across Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Middle East and other Asia-Pacific markets. With its growing regional presence, SYNE is actively engaging with listed companies, institutional investors, and regulators to deliver a consistent and locally relevant ESG ratings framework.
By combining global insights with sector-specific expertise and advanced analytics, SYNE supports businesses in aligning with international best practices while navigating local compliance needs. The company is well-positioned to strengthen ESG accountability, enable data-driven decision-making, and contribute meaningfully to India’s and the region’s broader climate and development goals.
About SYNE
SYNE is a fast-growing sustainability management firm offering AI-powered platforms and advisory services that help organizations track, improve, and communicate their ESG performance. By aligning business objectives with sustainable development goals, SYNE empowers clients to unlock green finance opportunities and build long-term stakeholder trust. Founded with the vision of enabling a sustainable future, SYNE operates at the intersection of technology, data sciences, and sustainability.
With licenses across key Asian markets and now India, SYNE is set to become a leading voice in ESG ratings across the region.
