BU, Swisscontact sign ESG

City Desk :

BRAC University (BU) and Swisscontact signed an agreement on the university’s Merul Badda campus in Dhaka on Sunday to collaborate on developing a professional certificate course on ESG tailored for Bangladesh’s export-oriented industries, particularly the readymade garment sector.

ESG stands for environmental, social and governance and refers to a set of standards used to measure an organisation’s environmental and social impact.

It is typically used in the context of investing, although it also applies to customers, suppliers, employees and the general public.

The deal aims to establish a nationally recognized learning pathway for professionals and graduates seeking sustainability-focused careers, says a press release.

It also seeks to address the urgent need for organisations to embed ESG practices as a core business strategy to achieve sustainable growth and meet stakeholder expectations.

This course will equip students with knowledge on ESG frameworks, reporting, and measurement, financing, and industry case studies.