Week 4  Module 9 Part 2
Channel: IIT Bombay July 2018
Date: 2023-09-08

Week 4   Module 9 Part 2: Environment, Social & Corporate Governance (ESG)

This module provides an overview what is ‘Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG)’ as related to a business, growing importance of the ‘Triple Bottom Line’, &c.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

      a. Define what is ESG in business and what are its different parts
      b. Sensitize you to the key debates around and techniques of deploying ESG approach in business
      c. Understand why a company will sacrifice short term profits for long term ESG goals
      d. Appreciate the impact of a company’s ESG program on society 

The topics are arranged as follows

      a. ESG reporting and investing – 00:18 |Four pillars of stakeholder interest, Contribution of ESG to    company, ESG returns
      b. Reflection point – 16:37 | Exploring a company’s SDG and sustainability program, ESG program, Impact on society, Impact on environment, Governance reputation