Environment-Social-Governance (ESG) in Indian Regulatory Framework –

Fundamentals, Drivers, Challenges, BRSR and Case Studies

This training program provides a structured interpretation of ESG fundamentals, drivers, and challenges, with a focus on the Indian regulatory framework. Participants will gain insights into the application of Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) in India, strategies for ESG implementation, and solutions to common challenges in compliance.

Training broadly covers:

• Overview and Importance of ESG: Explore the role of ESG in the Indian and global context.
• ESG Basics and Global Trends: Learn about the definition, significance, key drivers, and challenges of ESG, supported by case studies.
• Indian Regulatory Landscape: Understand the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in India and key ESG regulations, such as SEBI's BRSR.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Identify and prioritize stakeholders, including tools for engagement and communication.
• Materiality Assessment: Analyse environmental, social, and governance metrics like carbon footprint, diversity, and business ethics.
• ESG Strategy Development: Develop ESG strategies, align them with business goals, and build internal ESG frameworks.
• Data Collection and Management: Overcome challenges in ESG data collection, management, and accuracy.
• Reporting Frameworks and Best Practices: Introducing major ESG reporting frameworks (GRI, SASB, BRSR, etc.) and their application.
• ESG Reporting and Assurance: Learn the importance of assurance, related standards, and the assurance process.

What’s Included:

• Course Material: Soft copies of learning materials
• Interactive Exercises and Workshops: Real-life case studies and hands-on group exercises for an engaging learning experience.
• Q&A Sessions: Dedicated time for addressing participant questions and deepening understanding through dialogue.
• Certificate: Upon successfully passing the examination, a 'Certificate of Participation and Qualification' will be issued as a soft copy through our Training Portal. Candidates who do not pass the exam will receive a 'Certificate of Attendance.' Additionally, those who fail will be granted one more attempt to qualify for the 'Certificate of Participation and Qualification.' This certificate can be verified at any time on our website, tcb.qcin.org, by entering its unique ID number or scanning the QR code.
• Pre and Post Training Assessment: For quantifying the knowledge upgradation and effective learning in-line with the learning outcomes.

Prerequisites:

No formal prerequisites; however, familiarity with basic understanding about environmental, social and sustainability concepts will give added advantage.

Who Should Attend?

• Regulatory professionals,
• Professionals implementing ESG requirement in their organization.
• Quality/Environmental/Sustainability professionals,
• ESG consultants and auditors/report writers, and
• Representative from Industries involved in GRI, BRSR, BRSR Lite frameworks
• Any student or professional looking forward to deepen their understanding of ESG in India’s regulatory context.

Contact for Enquiries:

 Rohit Varshney, Project Manager TCB/QCI, rohit.varshney@qcin.org, Ph. 9773500376