UN Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI) is the Indian local network of the United Nations Global Compact, the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative.
ESG creates lasting value when it is embedded into an organisation's vision, strategy, governance, and culture. By aligning sustainability objectives with business priorities and enterprise-wide decision-making, leaders can transform ESG from a compliance obligation into a driver of resilience, innovation, growth, investor confidence, and stakeholder trust. The most successful organisations are those where ESG principles influence decisions at every level — from the boardroom to day-to-day operations.
Moving beyond ESG compliance to ESG leadership, this programme is designed specifically for Boards and CXOs seeking to integrate sustainability into corporate strategy, governance, audit oversight, and business performance. It equips leadership teams with the insights, frameworks, and practical tools needed to navigate evolving regulatory expectations, address implementation challenges, and make informed, data-driven decisions that create measurable value.
What distinguishes this programme is its strong boardroom focus and emphasis on practical execution. Rather than concentrating solely on reporting requirements, it bridges the gap between ESG commitments and organisational action. Participants gain exposure to real-world case studies, governance best practices, emerging investor expectations, ESG data and assurance considerations, and strategic decision-making frameworks that can be applied immediately within their organisations.
Ready to lead the ESG agenda in your organisation?
This programme is ideal for:
Meet the eligibility criteria? Secure your seat in the upcoming cohort.
Eight modules and a capstone project take you from ESG fundamentals to board-level governance. Select a module to see what it covers.
Get the full module-wise curriculum in the brochure.
Live weekend classes with GIM faculty and ESG experts.
Real-world cases and industry examples of ESG in practice.
Peer discussion on governance, risk and strategy.
Hands-on activities, simulation and peer learning.
Turn ESG commitments into organisational action.
Certificate of Completion from Goa Institute of Management & UN Global Compact Network India (subject to attendance and assessment).
Three days of immersion at the GIM campus in Goa.
Equivalent in US Dollars for participants from other countries.
Payable by Electronic Fund Transfer to Goa Institute of Management. Full bank details and the payment QR code are available in the downloadable brochure and will be shared on registration.
Bank details and payment QR code are in the brochure.
Dates for the next cohort will be announced shortly.
| Programme Component | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Online Sessions (Saturdays & Sundays) | To be announced | Open for Registration |
| 3-Day Campus Immersion & Valedictory, GIM Goa | To be announced | To be announced |
| Registration Closing Date | To be announced | — |
| Cohort Size | To be announced | — |
Seats are limited — register early.
Applications are processed by the Management Development Programmes Office at Goa Institute of Management. For programme queries, please contact UN GCNI or the GIM MDP Office using the details below.
15+ Years
Associate Professor, Goa Institute of Management
PhD (IIT Kharagpur)Expertise in Consumer Behaviour, Neuromarketing, and Customer Relationship Management. Her interdisciplinary research sits at the intersection of consumer decision-making and technology, with a strong emphasis on responsible business practices, environmental responsibility, and tourism management.
20+ Years
Associate Professor and Chair, Centre for Excellence in Sustainable Development, GIM
PhD (DDU, Gujarat)Specialises in Sustainable Finance, Corporate Finance, Financial Systems, and Fintech, with expertise in blended climate finance, green bonds, microfinance, and digital payments, and applied experience in the power sector.
15+ Years
Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour, GIM
PhD (HEC Montreal)Teaches organisational behaviour, human resources, and change management, having previously taught at IIM Bangalore. Research spans sustainable ecosystems, digitalisation, and aerospace collaboration.
3+ Years
Assistant Professor of General Management and Public Policy, GIM
PhD (IIM Ahmedabad)Doctoral research examined the justice implications of India's renewable energy transition policies. Recipient of the UGC Junior Research Fellowship (Law) and a Gold Medal in LL.M. (Access to Justice) from TISS, Mumbai.
Renowned ESG experts and industry leaders
To be announcedGuest masterclasses bring practitioner perspectives from boardrooms, regulators, investors and assurance providers. Speakers will be announced soon.
UN Global Compact Network India (GCNI) is the Indian local network of the United Nations Global Compact, the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative. It works with businesses, institutions, and stakeholders to promote responsible business practices aligned with the Ten Principles — covering human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption — as well as the Sustainable Development Goals.
Through advocacy, capacity building, and multi-stakeholder engagement, UN GCNI enables organisations to integrate sustainability into business strategy and operations. As knowledge partner for this programme, UN GCNI brings global perspectives and practical insights to help leaders embed ESG principles into organisational decision-making.
Goa Institute of Management (GIM) is one of India's leading business schools, ranked 44th among Indian B-Schools in the NIRF Rankings (Government of India). Known for developing responsible leaders who create sustainable value for business and society, GIM integrates sustainability, ethics, and responsible management into its teaching, research, and executive education, and partners with organisations to build leadership capabilities that address contemporary business challenges.
