IICA Concludes Third Batch of ESG Professional-Impact Leader Programme with BRSR Core Workshop

New Delhi: The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) successfully concluded the third batch of its prestigious IICA Certified Environmental-Social-Governance (ESG) Professional-Impact Leader Programme. The program culminated with a comprehensive workshop on Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) Core framework on September 6, 2024.

Graduates of Batch III have now joined the National Association of Impact Leaders (NAIL), a dynamic community of IICA-trained ESG professionals. NAIL provides a platform for continuous professional development, knowledge exchange, and sharing of best practices in ESG across India.

The workshop, a highlight of the four-day in-person session for Batch III that began on September 3, brought together distinguished speakers and industry leaders to discuss the latest insights related to the BRSR Core framework. A notable feature of the event on the first day was the Shark Tank-style presentations by delegates, showcasing innovative approaches to ESG challenges.

In his keynote address, Dr. Ajay Bhushan Pandey, Director General & CEO of IICA, highlighted the importance of ESG leadership in realizing India’s vision of Viksit Bharat (Developed India). “As we work towards a developed India, the integration of ESG principles is not merely a necessity but a moral imperative. The leaders graduating from this program are set to be catalysts for advancing responsible business practices in India,” Dr. Pandey said.

The one-day BRSR Core workshop on September 6 saw the participation of over 170 corporate professionals, including sustainability experts, C-suite executives, environmental health and safety officers, CSR professionals, ESG analysts, finance professionals, government officials, and policymakers. Experts from IICA, SEBI, Deloitte, KPMG, and Partners in Change discussed the significance of BRSR Core in advancing sustainable business practices.