ESG Association of Asia
Excellence in Sustainability Investing
Sister Association:
The Asian Limited
Partners Association
ABOUT US
The ESG Association of Asia (ESGA) seeks to be a positive force in the ESG arena. Its aim is to contribute to quality economic growth in a just society. It will focus on the troika of the Environment, Social and Governance dimensions which reduce risk, capture new business opportunities, enhance capital flows and lower the cost of capital for businesses.
The ESG Association of Asia is a platform that will help share solutions to confront challenges in these critical areas which are much needed not only to achieve net-zero, but also for good governance and for a better world as envisioned in the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The Association will strive to identify actionable steps to promote alignment with ESG principles.
​ESGA will cooperate with relevant stakeholders and forward-thinking entities such as companies, private equity funds, venture capital funds, impact funds, HNIs, insurance companies, pension funds, banks, non-bank finance companies as well as Government policymakers.
What We Do
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Promote
ESG Principles
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Spread
ESG Knowledge
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Catalyse
Sustainable
Investing
ESGA's activities include:
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Encouraging the flow of equity and debt capital to companies which are making rapid strides towards net zero, climate resilience and are taking steps towards energy transition
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Promoting the adoption of best governance practices in companies and financial institutions so that capital flows can be sustained
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Advancing contributions to society, particularly for those who are disadvantaged
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Making policy reform recommendations to regulators and Government agencies. ESGA and its members will engage with policy makers on significant governance, and ESG/sustainability-related issues and disclosure
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Organising ESG-related events so members and stakeholders can share best practices and experience of ESG.
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Deliver high-quality training on the key dimensions of ESG
Leadership
The ESG Association of Asia is a sister association of the Asian Limited Partners Association (ALPA) (click here for details).
It shares a common leadership with ALPA comprising of professionals with backgrounds at the Asian Development Bank, IFC, UBS, CPPIB, KKR, Harvard Business School, and other reputable organisations.
Advisory Panel
The Advisory Panel comprises of eminent individuals with backgrounds as Limited Partners. The Association is inviting respected Asian LPs to join the panel from China, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Korea, Japan, Australia and other well-wishers from the LP world.
RAHUL CHHABRA
IIM Calcutta
Former Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs
Former Ambassador of India to Hungary
NISHITH DESAI
Founder, Nishith Desai Assosciates
Global Counsel & Adviser
ARVIND MATHUR
Vice Chair, ESGAI
RAJAT M. NAG
Ex- Managing Director General, ADB
VIPUL BHAGAT
Global Client Leader, IFC
ARUN SHARMA
Ex- Chief Investment Officer, IFC
RAJAT M. NAG
ex-Managing Director General, ADB
Dr. INDU BHUSHAN
Ex-CEO, Ayushman Bharat
Former Director General, Asian Development Bank