IAS officer Leena Nandan, Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, inaugurated the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) flagship initiative – IICA Certified ESG Professional: Impact Leader Programme’s second batch during an Inaugural Event held on 14 July.
Addressing the gathering. Ms. Nandan lauded IICA for such timely initiatives in the domain of ESG. She reaffirmed the continued support of the Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change to the IICA. While addressing the concerning impacts of climate change and India’s commitments towards climate change mitigation and adaptation, she emphasised the significance of resource efficiency which is being promoted by MOEFCC by adoption of the mandate of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). Further, she enlightened the gathering about the Green Credit Programme of the MOEFCC and highlighted the need for promoting adoption of green initiatives by the corporates and including green credits in the ESG reporting.
She highlighted the need for mainstreaming ESG with the economic activities, circular economy, etc. She also highlighted about Mission Life of the Government of India and reminded the gathering about the onus on the present generation to leave a safe and secure future for coming generations. She said that ICA trained budding ESG professionals have the potential to aid in taking several agendas of the government to the next levels.
