Advance Workshop on ‘Carbon Accounting for the BFSI Industry & Recent Changes in BRSR Regulations’

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Workshop Objective

The objective of this workshop is to aims to build capacity among participants in understanding and implementing carbon accounting principles and the evolving regulatory landscape.

Learning Objectives

The workshop aims to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of carbon accounting frameworks and methodologies, including Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, tailored to the BFSI sector. It will explore sector-specific applications, such as financed emissions and portfolio carbon foot printing, while examining the recent changes in BRSR regulations and their compliance requirements.

Who Can Attend

Corporate sustainability professionals responsible for BRSR reporting.
Compliance officers and legal advisors in organizations.
Auditors and assurance providers specializing in BRSR.
Financial analysts and investors focusing on sustainable investments.
Academics and researchers in the field of sustainability.
Government and regulatory officials involved in BRSR policymaking.
Consultants and advisors in sustainability and corporate governance.
Business leaders and executives looking to enhance their understanding of BRSR reporting and assurance.

Dates and Timing

Dates: February 27 & 28 , 2025
Timing: 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm

Agenda

Welcome and Introduction Overview of the workshop objectivesIntroduction of participants and facilitators

Introduction to Carbon Accounting & Financed Emissions Introduction to the GHG ProtocolBrief overview of scope 1, 2, and 3 emissionsExplanation of financed emissions and their significance.How financing activities contribute to global GHG emissions.The value of measuring emissions – the benefits for financial institutions

Understanding Carbon Accounting Definition and importance of carbon accounting in the BFSI sector.The challenges and opportunities in carbon accounting within the BFSI sector.Regulatory landscape and compliance requirements for financial institutions

Measuring GHG Emissions Measuring Scope 1 and 2 emissions (with examples)Measuring Scope 3 emissions (in the supply chain)

Introduction to PCAF Founding and Purpose – who founded PCAF, and the motivation to set this upOverview of the guiding principles that shape the PCAF Standard.PCAF as the leading methodology for calculating financed emissions (the signatories, the need)

Recent Changes in BRSR Regulations New BRSR Standards, SEBI wide circular 20th December 2024.Spend based approach

Q&A, Clarifications, etc

Speakers

Mr Ankit Jain, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer of StepChange.
Dr. Meraj Inamdar (PhD in ESG Integration), Assistant Professor, NISM
Mr. Anand S. Kulkarni, Technical Director Sustainability, KPMG
Mr. Anish Sood, Director of Sustainable Finance, StepChange
Mr. Pranav Suresh, Director of Solutions, StepChange

Fees

Rs. 700 plus taxes per participant

How to register for this Programme?

Step 1: Please click this registration link or open this link in any browser https://slims.nism.ac.in/eduwiz/forms/newregister.html
Step 2: Please click on ‘Registration’ (Once the registration is complete, you will receive User ID and Password in your registered Email ID)
Step 3: In Programme name, please select ‘Advance Workshop on
‘Carbon Accounting for the BFSI Industry & Recent Changes in BRSR Regulations’ and fill other necessary details.
Step 4: Please complete the registration and payment of fees.

Last date of registration is February 24, 2025 till 11:59 PM. After the successful registration, you will receive the fees payment receipt in the same portal.

Participation Certificate

The participation certificate will be issued to the attendees upon confirmation of attendance within 15 days of the completion of workshop

In case of any query, please contact

Coordinator:

Mr. Abhijith Nair
Email: Abhijith.nair@nism.ac.in
Landline: 02192-668476

Date & Time: February 27 & 28 , 2025 | 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm

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