Advising on ESG Risks for Responsible Investment Strategy

Date: 2019-2023

Overview

We were commissioned by the UK Government to develop training for businesses and investors on managing business-community conflicts in emerging markets. From 2019 to 2021, in partnership with Earthworm Foundation, we created investor-focused training sessions on ESG risks. We also collaborated with Grow Asia in 2023 to produce training content on responsible agricultural investment in ASEAN countries, covering topics like climate risk, smallholder farming, and food security.

Key results

Our training with Earthworm Foundation was recognized for its practical value in addressing social risks and community engagement, with many investors adopting the program. Grow Asia's ASEAN Academy on Responsible Investing has been highly praised for making complex topics accessible to a wide audience. The Academy plans to expand due to strong demand and positive feedback from the private, civil, and public sectors.

Lessons learned

There is significant private sector demand for affordable, detailed training on responsible investment. Our courses have shown that expert-driven, relevant content can fill this gap and generate strong interest.