National Conference by NI-MSME Explores ESG for Sustainable MSMEs

Hyderabad, Jan 24 (KNN) The National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (NI-MSME) is organising a national conference, from January 24 to 25 in collaboration with the Siva Sivani Institute of Management, Hyderabad (SSIM) at their campus.

The conference titled "Navigating the Future with ESG - to make Industries (MSMEs) Sustainable, Responsible and Impactful," includes insightful sessions led by industry leaders and experts, delving into the diverse perspectives on opportunities and challenges related to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices.

The focus spans from environmental sustainability and ethical labour practices to good governance and community engagement, comprehensively exploring responsible business practices.

“This significant event marks a vital step towards equipping businesses, particularly MSMEs, with the knowledge and tools needed to embrace environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices for a greener and more equitable future,” a senior NI-MSME official stated on Tuesday, as reported by TH.

The official mentioned, “The conference aims to bring sustainable development through technologies to MSMEs in India, raising challenges across various sectors and development strategies to road map through environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) practices and create awareness on green finance, business responsibility and sustainability reporting (BRSR), and provide opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs in ESG, financial and academic institutions.”

“Policymakers, corporate social responsibility (CSR) experts, government organisations, industry professionals and academic experts will participate to discuss the growing importance of ESG criteria in MSME sector,” he added.

The official further emphasised, “The role of financial institutions in achieving net-zero carbon emissions aligns with global efforts to combat climate change particularly through initiatives like green financing and green bonds.”

The distinguished line-up of guests for the event includes Subhas Chandra Lal Das, Secretary of the Ministry of MSME, Government of India, as the chief guest and inaugural speaker.

Additionally, Jayesh Ranjan, Principal Secretary of the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications (ITE&C) for the Government of Telangana, Prof. B S Murty, Director of IIT Hyderabad, and Dr. Atul Narayan Vaidya, Director of CSIR-NEERI, are among the guests who will grace the event.

(KNN Bureau)