The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) Hosts National Association of Impact Leaders (NAIL) Meet in Goa to Strengthen ESG Leadership in India

Under the auspices of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs of India, the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) successfully hosted the inaugural gathering of the National Association of Impact Leaders (NAIL), in Goa, with more than 100 ESG practitioners, policymakers, and thought leaders. The summit intended to open dialogues on emergent sustainability trends, therefore strengthening ESG leadership in the corporate space of India.

Chief Guest: Shri Ajay Bhushan Prasad Pendey (DG & CEO of IICA) and Prof. Garima Dadhich (Head of School of Business Environment, IICA) opened discussions on the need for organizations to bring their strategies in line with ever-evolving global sustainability frameworks. Ms. Aruna C. Newton of Infosys presented on how governance frameworks can hasten green technology adoption, while an official from UNICEF focused on ethical business practices within the scope of sustainability reporting.

An important panel moderated by Professor Dadhich discussed recent changes in regulators’ perspectives as set forth by SEBI new norms and Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) with observations concerning ESG rating and compliance. Senior professionale from KPMG India, WRI India and CEEW-CEF had discussions regarding the role of Artificial Intelligence in ESG analytics and Carbon markets in achieving a net-zero future game.

The summit drew to a close with a networking session focusing on sustainable finance, decarbonization, and ESG audits. During the event, IICA soon announced the third edition of its flagship conference, National Conference on Responsible Business Conduct (NCRBC), to take place in July 2025. The conference will continue to steer ESG insight sharing and impactful leadership in India.

NAIL aims to serve as the key platform through which IICA-certified ESG practitioners can lead the change in corporate sustainability. For more details, refer to IICA’s ESG Program.