ESG and Climate Law in Practice
Environmental, social and governance obligations of Indian companies, their boards and their investors
- Eight weeks
- 15 to 20 people
- Live sessions
- By application
Why this course
ESG in India is no longer voluntary reporting. Listed companies face assured disclosures, directors' duties, greenwashing rules, a carbon market and European supply chain laws. This course sorts out which obligations bind whom, and what to do about them.
What you will be able to do
- 01Separate binding ESG obligations from voluntary commitments
- 02Advise boards on climate risk and sustainability reporting
- 03Test green claims made to consumers and investors
- 04Explain the Indian carbon market and the EU carbon border tax
Who it is for
- Corporate and securities lawyers
- Environmental and disputes lawyers
- Company secretaries
- Sustainability professionals
- Law students
What it covers
- 01Where ESG obligations come from
- 02Boards, disclosure and green claims
- 03Supply chains and human rights
- 04Carbon markets and trade
- 05Environmental enforcement and litigation
The full syllabus, with the topics and readings for each session, is available on request.
How it works
Live sessions
Taught live every week by one instructor, who stays with the cohort for the whole course.
Recordings
Every session is recorded, so you can revise or catch up on one you missed.
Guest practitioners
People who do this work join some sessions to show how the law operates in practice.
Certificate
A Matter Labs certificate for attending the course. No exams.
Questions
What does it cost?
Fees are shared with applicants when a cohort opens.
When does the next cohort start?
Dates are set once enough people have expressed interest. Express interest and we will write to you first.
How much time does it take?
Eight weeks, 24 contact hours, and a further three hours for the CSR elective, plus some reading before each session.
Do I need a background in this area?
No. There are no prerequisites.
What if I miss a session?
Watch the recording. Recordings are for enrolled participants only.