Sustainable development is a global challenge being faced by all Corporates and Governments across the world. To address them every industry is taking measures. With strong linkages being established between Sustainability and growth, shareholders and the investment community are emphasizing the need to invest in companies that are sustainable and socially responsible. In light of the present ongoings, IICSR is organizing a workshop on Why reporting on ESG for your company/startup is crucial for your business while it eases the investment process.

A successful ESG strategy encompasses all elements of the ESG lifecycle, balancing the differing priorities of individual business units while driving a consistent approach to ESG at the corporate or fund level. The most successful approaches drive the ESG agenda from the top-down, integrating ESG into early-stage diligence, the value creation plan, and investment committee approval, recognizing vulnerabilities and building in the necessary actions to increase resilience and appropriately manage and mitigate risks.

The overall value driven by a successful ESG strategy results in a stronger exit position and improved multiples, increased operational efficiencies, a safer working environment, and when fully integrated, a more robust risk management strategy.

Just as ESG is an inextricable part of how you do business, its individual elements are themselves intertwined. For example, social criteria overlap with environmental criteria and governance when companies seek to comply with environmental laws and broader concerns about sustainability.