ABOUT US

The ESG Association of India (ESGAI) seeks to be a positive force in the ESG arena. Its aim is to contribute to quality economic growth in a just society. It will focus on the troika of the Environment, Social and Governance dimensions which reduce risk, capture new business opportunities, enhance capital flows and lower the cost of capital for businesses.

The ESG Association of India is a platform that will help share solutions to confront challenges in these critical areas which are much needed not only to achieve net-zero, but also for good governance and for a better world as envisioned in the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

The Association will strive to identify actionable steps to promote alignment with ESG principles.

The ESGAI will cooperate with relevant stakeholders and forward-thinking entities such as companies, private equity funds, venture capital funds, impact funds, HNIs, insurance companies, pension funds, banks, non-bank finance companies as well as Government policymakers.

What We Do

1
Promote
ESG Principles

2
Spread
ESG Knowledge

3
Catalyse
Sustainable
Investing

ESGAI's activities include:

Encouraging the flow of equity and debt capital to companies which are making rapid strides towards net zero, climate resilience and are taking steps towards energy transition

Promoting the adoption of best governance practices in companies and financial institutions so that capital flows can be sustained

Advancing contributions to society, particularly for those who are disadvantaged

Making policy reform recommendations to regulators and Government agencies. ESGAI and its members will engage with policy makers on significant governance, and ESG/sustainability-related issues and disclosure

Organising ESG-related events so members and stakeholders can share best practices and experience of ESG.

Deliver high-quality training on the key dimensions of ESG

Leadership

The ESG Association of India is a sister association of the Indian Limited Partners Association (INLPA) (click here for details).

It shares a common leadership with INLPA comprising of professionals with backgrounds at the Asian Development Bank, IFC, UBS, CPPIB, KKR, Harvard Business School, the IITs and other reputable organisations.