ESG Profile
ESG Research Foundation is a Section 8 not-for-profit platform working to advance awareness, education, participation, and action on Environmental, Social and Governance themes across institutions, professionals, students and communities.
Building ESG Awareness into Action
ESG Research Foundation was established with the objective of increasing awareness and adoption of the growing importance of environmental, social and governance considerations in business operations, institutions and wider society.
The foundation focuses on helping public and private stakeholders move from awareness to structured action through education, engagement, recognition platforms, capacity building and community-led sustainability initiatives.
Its work spans sustainability literacy, executive education, public campaigns, student engagement, ESG capability development, awards, and membership-led ecosystem building for global sustainability professionals.
Profile Highlights
Section 8 registered not-for-profit organisation focused on ESG and sustainability awareness.
Works with businesses, institutions, public bodies and communities to support sustainable transition.
Promotes ESG literacy through campaigns, webinars, certificate courses, educational collaborations and awards.
Encourages responsible business practices and practical sustainability adoption across sectors.
Vision
To promote innovation and collective responsibility that advance sustainable development in India and globally, while supporting a greener and better future.
Mission
To spread awareness and educate society about ESG and sustainability issues, while working with institutions, businesses, government bodies and communities to support their transition toward responsible and sustainable operations.
The Three ESG Pillars
Our initiatives are designed around the three dimensions of ESG, helping different stakeholders understand sustainability not as a concept alone, but as a practical and measurable journey.
Environmental
Promoting climate action, biodiversity awareness, sustainability literacy, net-zero readiness, and responsible use of natural resources.
Social
Driving awareness campaigns, capacity building, educational engagement, community participation, and sustainability clubs in schools.
Governance
Encouraging ethical business conduct, corporate transparency, responsible leadership, ESG readiness, and structured sustainability adoption.
Programmes that turn awareness into participation
The brochure highlights multiple ongoing initiatives including sustainability literacy, student empowerment, recognised courses, pledge campaigns, GreenSkill readiness, and AGSP community building.
Career Counselling
Spreading sustainability literacy and building careers in sustainability.
Capacity Building
Recognised certificate courses and ESG-sustainability capability development.
Empowering Students
Recognition-based courses and sustainability literacy for learners.
GreenSkill Initiative
Driving ESG preparedness, sustainability assessment, and roadmap thinking.
Sustainability Pledge
Awareness campaigns encouraging public participation for a greener future.
AGSP Community
A global association of sustainability professionals and ecosystem leaders.
Sustainability through education, engagement and recognition
ERF’s work includes awareness creation, professional development, student outreach, community participation, and sectoral conversations that strengthen ESG readiness across the ecosystem.
Awards & Recognition
The brochure showcases recognition-led platforms such as the Prithvi Awards and sustainability honours that celebrate ESG leaders, initiatives and impact-oriented work. These programmes help amplify best practices and create visible role models in sustainability leadership.
Courses & Capacity Building
ERF also promotes certificate courses, executive development programmes, ESG literacy sessions and structured learning opportunities for students, professionals, corporates and institutions seeking a stronger understanding of ESG.
Community & Awareness
Awareness campaigns, pledge movements, school engagement, counsellor networks and sustainability clubs form an important part of ERF’s public-facing impact model, helping translate ESG ideas into grassroots participation.
Global Association of Sustainability Professionals
The brochure highlights AGSP as a global community-oriented initiative that brings together sustainability professionals, experts and business leaders through networking, knowledge exchange, publications and opportunities for participation.
It is positioned as a platform for shared learning, industry connection and professional visibility within the sustainability ecosystem.
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