A two-day ESG workshop for financial institutions and companies in South/Southeast Asia
Client
Fund investing in climate-focused companies and Banks/FIs (climate book) of developing economies
Problem
- 2-day workshop for Partner FIs and companies to learn & exchange knowledge, across eight countries in APAC region (mainly South/SE Asia)
- Tailored program with high levels of interaction
Solution
- Focus on social aspects – gender based violence & harassment (GBVH), grievance redress, OHS, human rights,, labour & working conditions, supply chain risks
- Pedagogy: case studies, group exercises and role play
- FIs included microfinance, commercial banks, NBFCs
- Facilitation & expert support for answering participant and Client team queries on the subject
Impact
- Cross-pollination of ideas & thought exchanges on risk mitigation measures between partner FIs
- Identification of social risks across focus sectors of FIs
- Discussion on best practices in social risk management