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Support for Awareness and Strengthening of Environmental Social Governance

What is ESG? 

E – Environmental – Focus on the impact of business on the environment

S – Social – Focus on business relationships with employees, suppliers, customers & communities

G – GovernanceFocus on the internal systems, controls, and procedures that a business adopts to govern itself.

ESG Training is essential for MSMEs as it plays a vital role in promoting sustainability, social responsibility, and good governance. By equipping MSMEs with knowledge about sustainable practices.

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Objective

The intervention aims to elevate safety and quality standards in MSMEs, ensuring the protection of workers from workplace hazards. Simultaneously, it aims to incorporate ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) practices prioritizing the safety, health, and well-being of employees.

How it Works

  • Through the ESG curriculum designed and developed by IIT Kanpur, the ESG trainings will be held for the benefit of MSME units.
  • The MSME units can register for the upcoming trainings and learn the nuances of Environmental Social Governance from the qualified trainers. 
  • The management to ensure that the learnings are implemented at the workplace.
  • Apply for certificates like OSHA.
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Benefits

By synergizing these principles, MSMEs can cultivate a safer and more nurturing work environment, resulting in improved adherence to OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulations and heightened employee satisfaction. For the MSMEs to thrive in the evolving landscape, MSMEs need to adopt ESG Practices and capitalize on the growing demand for responsible and ethical business practices. Through ESG workshops, MSMEs will be enabled to identify the material ESG risks and issues, identify the key motivators and challenges for ESG integration, and understand the industry perspectives through an ESG assessment.

Impact

  • Improved Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Compliance
  • Enhanced Workplace Safety Culture
  • Capacity Building for MSMEs
  • Sustainable Business Practices

Upcoming Event/Workshops

08
Apr

ESG AWARENESS

Kanpur nagar