Turning ESG Strategy into Measurable Business Impact
- Mumbai
- 18th June 2026 | 19th June 2026 | 20th June 2026
3-Day Masterclass
3-Day Masterclass
Expert Sessions
Case Studies
Workshops
Field Immersion
3-Day Masterclass
Expert Sessions
Case Studies
Workshops
Field Immersion
The ESG Imperative
As ESG rapidly shifts from a compliance requirement to a core driver of business performance, organisations face increasing pressure to move beyond disclosures and deliver measurable impact. Regulatory mandates, investor expectations, and global market forces are converging, making sustainability critical to competitiveness, capital access, and long-term resilience. Yet, most organisations struggle to translate ESG ambition into execution. Gaps in strategy integration, data systems, climate risk assessment, and value chain implementation continue to limit progress.
The GSA Masterclass Series is designed to bridge this gap through a 3-day, practitioner-led learning experience. Covering ESG frameworks, climate risk, reporting, finance, and execution, the program provides an end-to-end view of how sustainability can be embedded into core business decision-making.
3-Day Intensive
Practitioner-led masterclass on real-world ESG implementation
End-to-End ESG
Covering frameworks, reporting, climate risk, finance & execution
Beyond Compliance
Turning ESG into a driver of business performance
Execution-Focused
Bridging gaps in strategy, data systems & value chains
Masterclass: Strategic Outcomes
- Understand ESG frameworks, regulations, and reporting standards (India & global)
- Build capabilities in climate risk assessment and Net Zero strategy
- Design credible, audit-ready ESG disclosures aligned with investor expectations
- Integrate ESG into business strategy, governance, financial decision-making, and value chains
- Drive measurable ESG performance and long-term value creation
Speakers
Ankit Todi
Group Chief Sustainability Officer
Mahindra Group
Dhruba Purkayastha
Sustainable Development and Climate Finance Expert (Former Director, CPI)
Green Indian Financial System (GIFS) Initiative
Dr Aditi Halder
Director, South Asia
Global Reporting Initiative
K Ganesh
Director - Sustainability & Corporate Affairs
Bisleri
Prof Sourav Mukherji
Chair Professor of Excellence & Professor - Organizational Behavior
IIM Bangalore
Prof. Ankit Kumar
Economics Group: Expertise in climate finance, ESG analytics
IIM Calcutta
Built for Decision-Makers
Business leaders and CXOs
Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs)
ESG, Sustainability and CSR professionals
Strategy, Risk, and Compliance leaders
Finance leaders and CFO offices
Agenda
FOUNDATIONS, REPORTING & RISK
STRATEGY, FINANCE & EXECUTION
FIELD IMMERSION
ESG in Transition: From Global Mandates to India’s Strategic Imperative
Sustainability is no longer a peripheral agenda—it is reshaping how businesses operate, compete, and create long-term value. Yet many organisations still treat ESG as a compliance requirement rather than a strategic imperative, which leads to missed opportunities and reactive decision-making.
As regulatory pressures, investor expectations, and global market dynamics evolve, companies must understand the broader context of ESG and climate change within their business strategy. This module sets the foundation for the masterclass by unpacking how sustainability has transitioned from voluntary initiatives to a core business priority, offering clear insights into global and Indian ESG developments and why ESG is now central to competitiveness, risk management, and growth.
This module will provide a deep dive into:
- Evolution of ESG: from compliance to strategy
- Shift from shareholder to stakeholder capitalism
- Global ESG landscape and emerging trends
- India’s ESG ecosystem and regulatory direction
- Business case for sustainability and climate action
- ESG as a driver of competitiveness and long-term value
What Investors Really Look For: Decoding ESG Reporting & Materiality:
Global investors are increasingly excluding companies that fail to disclose credible ESG data, making transparency and reporting a business-critical function. However, many organisations struggle with fragmented data, unclear materiality, and constantly evolving disclosure requirements.
As ESG reporting becomes more complex, companies must navigate a dynamic landscape of frameworks and standards. This module explores the practical challenges in ESG disclosure, with a focus on India’s BRSR while comparing it to global standards such as GRI, ISSB, and TCFD. It brings clarity to materiality, reporting metrics, and assurance requirements, enabling organisations to build credible, audit-ready disclosures aligned with their overall business strategy.
This module will provide a deep dive into:
- ESG pillars: India vs global approaches and stakeholder expectations
- Detailed review of Indian and global ESG reporting frameworks
- Materiality and double materiality assessment
- ESG KPIs, metrics, and performance measurement
- Scope 1, 2, 3 emissions reporting fundamentals
- Data management, assurance, and disclosure best practices
Climate Risk, Regulation & Corporate Liability: Navigating the New Compliance Era
As climate risk moves firmly into the domain of regulation and legal accountability, organisations face increasing scrutiny over how they assess, disclose, and govern climate-related impacts. What was once voluntary is now rapidly becoming mandatory, with clear implications for boards, leadership teams, and corporate reputation.
This session brings a legal and regulatory lens to climate risk, helping organisations decode evolving frameworks in India and globally, and understand the consequences of non-compliance. It equips leaders with the clarity needed to strengthen disclosures, anticipate regulatory expectations, and mitigate emerging legal risks.
This module will cover:
- Clarity on physical and transition risks from a legal standpoint
- Understanding of India and global regulatory frameworks shaping climate disclosures
- Key requirements under SEBI BRSR and global standards (TCFD, ISSB)
- Insights into legal liabilities, board accountability, and governance expectations
- Practical approaches to manage compliance risks and avoid regulatory pitfalls
- Emerging trends in climate litigation and enforcement
From Net Zero Ambition to Action: Building Winning Sustainability Strategies
Organisations across sectors are setting Net Zero targets, yet many lack clear pathways to achieve them. Without a structured strategy, sustainability initiatives often remain fragmented and fail to deliver measurable impact.
This module focuses on translating ambition into actionable strategy. It explores how organisations can embed ESG into core business decision-making, design credible Net Zero pathways, and align sustainability initiatives with long-term growth and competitiveness. Participants will gain practical insights into building transition plans that are both realistic and aligned with global expectations.
This module will provide a deep dive into:
- Net Zero frameworks and target setting
- Decarbonisation strategies across sectors
- Integrating ESG into business strategy and operations
- Transition planning and roadmap development
- ESG as a competitive advantage
- Case studies of strategy-led transformation
Sustainable Finance & Value Creation: Winning Investor Confidence
Capital is increasingly flowing toward sustainable businesses, making ESG performance a key determinant of valuation, investment, and growth. Organisations that fail to align with this shift risk losing access to capital and market opportunities.
This module explores the intersection of sustainability and finance, helping participants understand how ESG influences financial decision-making, capital allocation, and investor perception. It also provides insights into sustainable finance instruments and demonstrates how organisations can build strong business cases for sustainability initiatives.
This module will provide a deep dive into:
- Green finance instruments (green bonds, ESG funds)
- ESG investing and capital allocation trends
- Climate risk and financial performance
- Internal carbon pricing and financial planning
- ROI and business case for sustainability initiatives
- Investor expectations and ESG-linked valuation
Operationalising ESG: From Frameworks to Execution Across Value Chains
While strategy and reporting are critical, the real challenge lies in implementation across operations and value chains. Organisations often struggle to translate ESG commitments into measurable action on the ground.
This module brings together the environmental, social, and governance dimensions of ESG, focusing on how organisations can operationalise sustainability across functions. It explores how companies can move beyond managing emissions to enabling climate solutions, while addressing challenges in emissions management, supply chain engagement, governance structures, and stakeholder accountability.
This module will provide a deep dive into:
- Carbon management: Scope 1, 2, 3 emissions and decarbonisation pathways
- Beyond Scope 3: Introduction to Scope 4 (avoided emissions) and its role in strategy and innovation
- Energy transition, resource efficiency, water and waste management
- Supply chain sustainability and Scope 3 engagement across value chains
- Social impact: DEI, labour practices, community engagement, and just transition
- Governance structures, ethics, and compliance in ESG implementation
- Aligning ESG across operations and value chains to drive measurable impact and long-term value
Data-Driven ESG: Leveraging Technology for Scalable Impact
As ESG reporting and management become more complex, organisations are increasingly relying on technology to drive accuracy, efficiency, and scalability. However, many still lack the systems and tools required to manage ESG data effectively.
This module explores how digital tools, data systems, and analytics are transforming ESG implementation. It highlights how organisations can leverage technology to improve reporting, enable real-time decision-making, and strengthen overall ESG performance.
This module will provide a deep dive into:
- ESG data systems and reporting platforms
- AI and analytics in ESG tracking and reporting
- ESG dashboards and performance monitoring
- Automation and digital integration
- Data quality, validation, and governance
- Emerging trends in digital ESG
CSO Leadership Panel: From Ambition to Execution: A candid discussion with leading Chief Sustainability
Officers on:
- Internal challenges and resistance
- Data and reporting complexities
- Aligning business and sustainability goals
- Lessons from real-world implementation
Field Visit & Applied Learning Experience
Understanding ESG concepts is critical, but seeing them implemented in real-world settings provides unmatched clarity and impact. Organisations often struggle to translate frameworks and strategies into practical execution, making experiential learning a key differentiator.
The masterclass culminates in an immersive field visit, offering participants firsthand exposure to sustainability initiatives in action. Through guided walkthroughs and expert interactions, participants will gain practical insights into how organisations implement ESG across operations, infrastructure, and value chains.
This module will provide a deep dive into:
- Real-world implementation of ESG and sustainability practices
- Decarbonisation and energy efficiency initiatives
- Circular economy and waste management models
- Sustainable infrastructure and resource management
- Operational challenges and solutions in ESG execution
- Interactive discussions with practitioners and site experts