ESG Research, Education & Advocacy Since 2021
ESG Research Foundation (ERF) is a not-for-profit organization incorporated in 2021 with the objective of increasing awareness and adoption of the growing importance of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) aspects of business operations, both within public and private sectors.
Founded by India's Leading Accounting & Sustainability Professionals
ERF is set up by a team of leading chartered accountants in India and the UK with 70+ years of combined experience in providing business and regulatory advisory services to leading Indian and global multinationals.
Our team has worked extensively with PSUs and multiple state and local government bodies on various regulatory initiatives. We have also collaborated with international bodies like the World Bank and IFC to successfully deliver social impact projects including affordable housing.
ERF aims to achieve its objective by undertaking projects focused on UN Sustainable Development Goals — including Climate Action, Sustainable Cities, and Zero Hunger — and wider ESG aspects including Circular Economy and Net-Zero transition.
"Promoting innovations to achieve Sustainable Development in India, and Globally. Advocating towards a Greener and better Future."
"To spread awareness and educate society about ESG and sustainability issues and work alongside government bodies, private and public sector businesses and societies to support their transition to more sustainable operations."
What We Do
ERF provides support in relation to an organization's end-to-end ESG requirements across their value chain.
ESG Awareness
Through webinars, seminars, trainings and lecture meetings, we raise awareness in organizations and communities about the importance of ESG — how it helps achieve commercial and operational objectives while creating positive environmental and social impact.
ESG Policy & Strategy
We work with senior management of corporates and regulatory bodies to develop strategic frameworks and establish short- to long-term ESG goals. We recommend strategies to realize ESG opportunities and mitigate identified ESG risks.
ESG Implementation
We help organizations design a strategic implementation plan aligned with the company's wider ESG targets. This includes project management support, amending legal contracts, and internal policies as required.
ESG Reporting
We support organisations in managing stakeholder engagement on ESG matters — including data collection & management, and preparing reports based on Indian (SEBI BRSR) and global standards: GRI, UN SDGs, TCFD, SASB/VRF, ISSB.
ESG Research Foundation Aims To
- Create awareness on ESG, Sustainability and SDGs through webinars and conferences
- Develop specialized Training Programs on ESG for various stakeholders to achieve capacity building
- Organise Award activities to motivate individuals and stakeholders — the Prithvi Awards
- Engage in Special Projects like Forestation, Higher Education for girls and socio-economic reforms
- Support UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through targeted programs and advocacy
- Work alongside government bodies, private and public sector businesses to enable ESG transition
Climate action, net-zero transition, circular economy, biodiversity conservation, carbon neutrality and clean energy adoption.
Human rights, community impact, labour standards, affordable housing, gender equality and stakeholder engagement.
Corporate ethics, transparency, board accountability, anti-corruption, regulatory compliance and sustainable business frameworks.