ESG & HRDD Services Built for Impact, Not Paperwork

World of Gears delivers proven, practical ESG and HRDD implementation for global companies operating in India.

We're not auditors. We are not report writers.

We are implementation specialists who bridge the gap between headquarters expectations and ground realities.

Our Core ESG & HRDD Services

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Ideal For: ESG/HRDD leads ܁ Sustainability Directors ܁ Procurement and Risk Teams

The Sustainability Leadership Compass

Strategic Advisory for ESG & HRDD Implementation
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You have policies and strategy but lack a trusted expert who can guide implementation in India with your teams and suppliers.

What you get:

  • Strategic advisory with an operational lens 
  • Confidential expert sounding board for ESG and HRDD decisions 
  • Gap analysis and roadmap guidance (no lengthy reports, only what you need) 
  • On-demand advisory sessions (virtual or on-site) 
  • Alignment between HQ expectations and local realities 
  • Credibility support for investors, board and internal stakeholders

Proven with:

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You have done audits and walked factory floors, but you are still unsure what risks are acceptable, what is being hidden and how to turn visits into action.

What you get:

  • Senior expert accompanies your team on supplier visits 
  • Cultural decoding and real-time guidance on hidden risks 
  • Rapid assessment across people, systems and leadership 
  • Translation of global requirements into local language and expectations 
  • Clear recommendations for follow-up engagement and improvements 
  • Optional on-site coaching for suppliers to drive change

Proven with:

German automotive companies
FMCG
Technology
EV and Engineering companies
Ideal For: Companies visiting Indian suppliers for the first time or after repeated audits

Supplier Engagement & Improvement Guide

Expert-Accompanied Supplier Visits & Risk Decoding
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Ideal For: MNCs facing investor scrutiny, ESG disclosures or supplier red flags

Risk to People Mapping 

Rapid HRIA-Aligned Assessments
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You have done audits but still lack real visibility on risks to people, whilst investors expect credible on-ground insights with rightsholder engagement.

What you get:

  • Rapid two-day factory/farm assessment aligned with HRDD/HRIA process
  • Direct rightsholder engagement – not just interviews with management
  • Hands-on development of procedures, SOPs and escalation mechanisms
  • Triangulated findings from workers, supervisors and local conditions
  • Clear people risk profile, not just a compliance checklist
  • Practical mitigation advice and next steps
  • Optional integration into HRDD, CSDDD, BRSR, IFC and investor reporting

Proven with:

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You know the red flags but you are struggling to close them because suppliers and sites lack the systems or capacity to follow through.

What you get:

  • 90-day sprint to build practical systems and close real risks (based on PDCA)
  • On-site coaching for supplier or factory teams
  • Hands-on development of procedures, SOPs and escalation mechanisms
  • Focus areas: grievance mechanisms, health and safety, contractor management, worker engagement, gender equality, ESG starter systems
  • Optional on-site coaching for suppliers to drive change

Proven with:

FMCG and agriculture sites
Indian EV suppliers
Ideal For: Companies visiting Indian suppliers for the first time or after repeated audits

HRDD/ESG Systems GearUp

90-Day Implementation Sprint for Suppliers
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Why This Works

We are not a report factory.

We are not auditors. We are not theorists.

We are implementation specialists who understand the difference between how things work on PowerPoint and how they actually work in an automotive factory in Gujarat, an electronics factory in Tamil Nadu, or a spices farm in Telangana. We have created impacts in all sectors. 

25+

years of practical supply chain implementation experience

100+

ESG and HRDD implementation projects across 17 countries

HRDD

One of India's earliest HRDD practitioners
(UNGP road-testing group in 2007–2010 with Prof. John Ruggie)

Former Hewlett Packard supply chain leader who understands how MNCs and their supply chains really work

20+

Human Rights Impact Assessments

10,000+

managers and workers trained

And it is not just Rishi.

You get a core delivery team plus a flexible expert network across India, mobilised only when needed to keep value high and overhead low.

"Succeed faster, more confidently and with fever mistakes"
All the expertise and networks built over 25 years are now placed in service to you, so you can succeed faster, more confidently and with fewer mistakes.

Global Frameworks We Align With

our process

Ready to Transform Your ESG & HRDD Strategy Into Measurable Impact?

Stop hoping for compliance. Start driving impact.

Your next board meeting doesn't have to be another exercise in explaining audits reports. Instead, imagine presenting concrete progress, authentic stakeholder engagement, local capacity and a clear roadmap for sustainable growth.

Discovery Call

Book a 30-minute strategy conversation (no slide marathons, we promise)

Assessment

We will assess your specific challenges and identify quick wins

Action Plan

Get a custom roadmap for turning your ESG & HRDD commitments into competitive advantages

Ready to Make Your India Strategy Real?

You are the champion of your Sustainability Grand Prix. We just help you win it!

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