ESG Masterclass
The ESG Playbook: Compliance, Risk & Strategy
- 26th September 2025
- New Delhi
Overview
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles are rapidly transforming the way businesses operate, invest, and report globally. In India, the introduction of regulatory frameworks such as SEBI’s Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) has elevated ESG compliance from a voluntary initiative to a strategic obligation. The accelerating pace of regulatory reforms, stakeholder scrutiny, and technological innovation has made a deep understanding of materiality, transparency, analytics, and governance imperative for Indian businesses.
This ESG Masterclass brings together senior leaders, sustainability practitioners, and compliance professionals for a day of advanced learning and practical insight. Led by industry experts and academic authorities, the sessions will provide a comprehensive exploration of the latest ESG frameworks, risk management strategies, analytics tools—including artificial intelligence—and integration techniques. The masterclass is carefully structured to address the most pressing ESG challenges facing corporations today, equipping participants with the knowledge, practical frameworks, and competencies required to drive sustainable growth, manage evolving risks, and build enduring stakeholder trust in a dynamic regulatory environment.
Objective of the Masterclass:
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Agenda
Rathin Kukreja
Director - Sustainability Consulting
CRISIL Intelligence
ESG Reporting, Disclosure, and Compliance Frameworks
Global investors are now excluding companies that don’t report ESG metrics - compliance is no longer optional. Reporting right could unlock your next round of capital or global market access.
As ESG reporting becomes more critical, companies must navigate a complex landscape of disclosure frameworks. This module explores practical challenges in ESG compliance, focusing on India’s Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) in depth and comparing it with global standards like the EU’s CSRD and SFDR, the US SEC climate rules, and frameworks such as GRI, SASB, and TCFD. This module will also provide clarity on key differences, overlaps, and strategic implications—especially for firms operating globally or targeting international investors. The session also covers common issues like GHG emissions, double materiality, and assurance, equipping professionals to align ESG reporting with business strategy and regulatory expectations.
This module will provide a deep dive into:
Prof Anish Sugathan
Co-Chairperson of Duggal ESG Centre for Research and Innovation
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
ESG Materiality and Impact Measurement
Inaccurate ESG materiality and impact measurement can lead to legal risks, regulatory penalties, and loss of stakeholder trust - this module empowers you to protect your company’s credibility through rigorous, compliant ESG practices.
With increasing stakeholder demands and regulatory scrutiny, understanding and measuring ESG materiality and impact is critical for organisations committed to sustainable growth. This module equips professionals to effectively identify key ESG issues that matter most to their business and stakeholders, measure their impacts rigorously, and integrate findings into strategic decision-making and reporting.
This module will provide a deep dive into:
Amit Kapur
Partner
JSA Advocates & Solicitors
Combating Greenwashing within ESG Disclosures
Greenwashing isn’t just bad PR—it’s a legal liability. Inaccurate ESG claims have led to lawsuits, delistings, and massive shareholder exits. Learn how to protect your company’s credibility.
As ESG disclosures become central to corporate governance and investor decision-making, the stakes for accuracy and transparency have never been higher. This module will equip boards, executives, and compliance teams with the insights and strategies needed to decipher emerging Indian and global ESG regulations, proactively manage legal risks, and safeguard your company’s reputation. The participants will learn how to turn robust ESG governance into a competitive advantage that builds lasting trust with stakeholders and protects your business from the growing fallout of greenwashing allegations.
This module will provide a deep dive into:
Dr Ankit Kumar
Assistant Professor, Economics
Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta
ESG Analytics: AI For Sustainable Finance
Companies adopting AI driven ESG analytic tools are not just meeting compliance but are outpacing competitors in investment and risk management. If you’re not harnessing AI for ESG, you’re leaving strategic value and business opportunities on the table
This module explores how artificial intelligence is transforming ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) analytics to drive sustainable finance. Participants will learn how AI techniques like machine learning and natural language processing are empowering financial institutions and corporates to manage vast, complex ESG data, uncover actionable insights, and integrate sustainability factors into investment decisions. Through real-world examples and hands-on sessions, the module highlights how AI enhances data quality, automation, and predictive analysis, while also addressing the ethical and regulatory challenges of responsible implementation. Attendees will gain practical understanding of leveraging AI-powered ESG analytics to create value, manage risk, and meet the evolving demands of sustainable finance.
This module will provide a deep dive into:
Dr. Niraj Gupta
Head of the School of Corporate Governance & Public Policy
Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, Ministry of Corporate Affairs
ESG Integration, Strategy & Governance
Top-performing companies globally have ESG embedded in their boardroom decisions. ESG is now a lever for innovation, capital, and talent - not just sustainability reporting.
The final module focuses on integrating ESG into core business processes, strategy, and governance. Participants will learn how to establish ESG oversight at the board and executive levels, link ESG metrics to financial and risk planning, and build cross-functional accountability across departments. This module ties together the insights from all previous sessions—reporting, credibility, emissions, and compliance—and shows how to make ESG a value-creating part of business strategy. Key tools such as ESG KPIs, stakeholder engagement frameworks, and ESG-linked financing options (like green bonds or loans) will be explored.
This module will provide a deep dive into:
Masterclass Registration
ESG Reporting, Disclosure, and Compliance Frameworks
Global investors are now excluding companies that don’t report ESG metrics - compliance is no longer optional. Reporting right could unlock your next round of capital or global market access.
As ESG reporting becomes more critical, companies must navigate a complex landscape of disclosure frameworks. This module explores practical challenges in ESG compliance, focusing on India’s Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) in depth and comparing it with global standards like the EU’s CSRD and SFDR, the US SEC climate rules, and frameworks such as GRI, SASB, and TCFD. This module will also provide clarity on key differences, overlaps, and strategic implications—especially for firms operating globally or targeting international investors. The session also covers common issues like GHG emissions, double materiality, and assurance, equipping professionals to align ESG reporting with business strategy and regulatory expectations.
This module will provide a deep dive into:
By: Rathin Kukreja,
Director- Sustainability Consulting
CRISIL Intelligence
ESG Materiality and Impact Measurement
Inaccurate ESG materiality and impact measurement can lead to legal risks, regulatory penalties, and loss of stakeholder trust - this module empowers you to protect your company’s credibility through rigorous, compliant ESG practices.
With increasing stakeholder demands and regulatory scrutiny, understanding and measuring ESG materiality and impact is critical for organisations committed to sustainable growth. This module equips professionals to effectively identify key ESG issues that matter most to their business and stakeholders, measure their impacts rigorously, and integrate findings into strategic decision-making and reporting.
This module will provide a deep dive into:
By: Prof Anish Sugathan,
Co-Chairperson of Duggal ESG Centre for Research and Innovation
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
Combating Greenwashing within ESG Disclosures
Greenwashing isn’t just bad PR—it’s a legal liability. Inaccurate ESG claims have led to lawsuits, delistings, and massive shareholder exits. Learn how to protect your company’s credibility.
As ESG disclosures become central to corporate governance and investor decision-making, the stakes for accuracy and transparency have never been higher. This module will equip boards, executives, and compliance teams with the insights and strategies needed to decipher emerging Indian and global ESG regulations, proactively manage legal risks, and safeguard your company’s reputation. The participants will learn how to turn robust ESG governance into a competitive advantage that builds lasting trust with stakeholders and protects your business from the growing fallout of greenwashing allegations.
This module will provide a deep dive into:
By: Amit Kapur
Partner
JSA Advocates & Solicitors
ESG Analytics: AI For Sustainable Finance
Companies adopting AI driven ESG analytic tools are not just meeting compliance but are outpacing competitors in investment and risk management. If you’re not harnessing AI for ESG, you’re leaving strategic value and business opportunities on the table
This module explores how artificial intelligence is transforming ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) analytics to drive sustainable finance. Participants will learn how AI techniques like machine learning and natural language processing are empowering financial institutions and corporates to manage vast, complex ESG data, uncover actionable insights, and integrate sustainability factors into investment decisions. Through real-world examples and hands-on sessions, the module highlights how AI enhances data quality, automation, and predictive analysis, while also addressing the ethical and regulatory challenges of responsible implementation. Attendees will gain practical understanding of leveraging AI-powered ESG analytics to create value, manage risk, and meet the evolving demands of sustainable finance.
This module will provide a deep dive into:
By: Dr Ankit Kumar,
Assistant Professor, Economics
Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta
ESG Integration, Strategy & Governance
Top-performing companies globally have ESG embedded in their boardroom decisions. ESG is now a lever for innovation, capital, and talent - not just sustainability reporting.
The final module focuses on integrating ESG into core business processes, strategy, and governance. Participants will learn how to establish ESG oversight at the board and executive levels, link ESG metrics to financial and risk planning, and build cross-functional accountability across departments. This module ties together the insights from all previous sessions—reporting, credibility, emissions, and compliance—and shows how to make ESG a value-creating part of business strategy. Key tools such as ESG KPIs, stakeholder engagement frameworks, and ESG-linked financing options (like green bonds or loans) will be explored.
This module will provide a deep dive into:
By: Dr. Niraj Gupta,
Head of the School of Corporate Governance & Public Policy
Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, Ministry of Corporate Affairs