The objective of the programme was to create awareness & understanding of ESG within the financing community; equip Indian Investment and Banking professionals with methodology and tools for investment evaluation based on ESG and to provide learning through best practices, case studies and interaction with national and international experts.

The topics covered includes the following:

1. Why Environmental, Social and Governance issues matter for Financial Institutions?
2. Comprehensive E&S risk assessment and management framework in Financial Institutions.
3. Evaluating ESG issues for Equity and Fixed Income asset classes
4. Evaluating ESG issues for Project Finance, Real Estate and Infrastructure
5. ESG and investment decision-making – Case Studies
6. Tools to conduct ESG analysis
7. Monitoring, Reporting and Disclosure

The programme methodology adopted was interactive sessions through presentations and group case study involving role play.