<h1>ESG, DPDP Act 2023, ISO 14068-1 and ISO/IEC 42001: aligning Indian businesses with global compliance standards</h1> An international assurance and risk management firm hosted a Pune roundtable on ESG, compliance, cybersecurity, and net-zero obligations, gathering industry, technology, and regulatory representatives. Discussions centered on legal and regulatory frameworks for achieving carbon neutrality, including use of ISO 14068-1 and assurance mechanisms for renewable and hydrogen projects. Participants examined cybersecurity duties and responsible AI under India's DPDP Act 2023 and emerging AI-governance standard ISO/IEC 42001, emphasizing transparency and accountability. Sessions also covered compliance with global engineering and safety standards such as ASME BPVC, PED, and IBR for lawful market access. The organizer highlighted its ongoing role in advisory, certification, inspection, and risk management to help Indian businesses meet evolving ESG, data protection, AI, and engineering compliance requirements.