ABOUT THE ORGANISER / COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY

Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies – Technical Campus (VIPS-TC) is a leading educational institution with over 25 years of service in higher education. The institute is affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University and is recognised by the Bar Council of India and AICTE. VIPS-TC is NBA accredited for its MCA programme, recognised under Section 2(f) of UGC, ISO 9001:2015 certified, and holds a Grade A++ accreditation by NAAC.

DETAILS ABOUT THE EVENT / OPPORTUNITY

ESG 2.0 – Law, Policy and Practice is a Value Added Course focusing on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks with emphasis on law, policy, compliance, and practice. The course comprises 9 detailed modules, conducted in online mode, with around 30 hours of focused learning delivered across 15 interactive and practical sessions.

The programme covers topics such as ESG governance, climate law, sustainability, ESG reporting, corporate law in India, dispute resolution, and future trends in ESG law and global governance. Sessions will be delivered by esteemed industry experts, academicians, and legal professionals. The course will be conducted from March 2026 to May 2026.

ABOUT THE COURSE

This Value-Added Course provides an in-depth understanding of legal frameworks, regulations, and compliance requirements associated with ESG factors in business operations. It is designed for professionals and students from diverse fields such as law, finance, business, and sustainability.

COURSE STRUCTURE 

1. MODULE NO. 01- FOUNDATIONS OF ESG

1.1 CSR to ESG- Origins, Philosophy & Evolution

1.2 ESG and Global Governance Framework

1.3 Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) and ESG in Global Energy Governance

2. MODULE NO. 02- ESG IN INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC LAW & TRADE

2.1 ESG in International Economic Institutions and Global Agreements

3. MODULE NO. 03- ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNANCE, CLIMATE LAW & TRANSNATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY

3.1 International Environmental Law Framework (Session 5.1)

3.1. Position of Asian, African Countries on ESG (Session 5.2)

3.3 Sustainability and Resource Management

4. MODULE NO. 04- SOCIAL & HUMAN RIGHTS DIMENSIONS IN GLOBAL VALUE CHAINS

4.1 DEI, Business and Human Rights

5. MODULE NO. 05- ESG GOVERNANCE AND CORPORATE LAW IN INDIA

5.1 ESG Regulatory Architecture in India

5.2 ESG Governance, Ethics & Legal Due Diligence

6. MODULE NO. 06- PRACTICAL WORKSHOP I

6.1 ESG Policy & Stakeholder Design

7. MODULE NO. 07- PRACTICAL WORKSHOP II

7.1 ESG Reporting & Measurement

8. MODULE NO. 08- TECHNOLOGY, DATA & ESG COMPLIANCE

8.1 Digital ESG & Tech Governance

9. MODULE NO. 9 – DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND FUTURE OF ESG LAW, POLICY& PRACTICE

9.1 ESG-Related Litigation

9.2 The Future of ESG in Global Governance

WHO IS IT FOR / ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE

The course is open to all students and professionals, regardless of discipline or institutional affiliation, including VSLLS Alumni.

MODE OF THE EVENT

Online

REGISTRATION / SUBMISSION LINKS & PROCEDURE

Registration Procedure:

• Complete payment of the course fee

• Submit the registration form

• Receive a confirmation email upon successful registration

Registration Link:
https://forms.gle/TT9CN3GWAXFcsqvH9

FEE DETAILS

• Early Bird Registration (Till 20th February 2026):

  • Regular Participants: ₹3000

  • VIPS / VSLLS Alumni: ₹2000

• Regular Registration (Till 28th February 2026):

  • Regular Participants: ₹4000

  • VIPS / VSLLS Alumni: ₹3000

DEADLINES / IMPORTANT DATES

• Early Bird Registration Deadline: 20th February 2026

• Last Date of Registration: 28th February 2026

• Course Duration: March 2026 – May 2026

CONTACT INFORMATION

• Shivansh Gupta (Student Coordinator): +91 81306 62408

• Shreya Goyal (Student Coordinator): +91 80766 07942

• Email: esg.vac@gmail.com

OFFICIAL LINK OF THE EVENT / BROCHURE / RULES & REGULATIONS

Brochure Link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Aqh39kjQtS3iu6zCNmEYSIuvbvS3ynTW/view