Nepal Bankers’ Association (NBA), in collaboration with Barcelona School of Management and Invest for Impact Nepal, organized a four-day, face-to-face session as part of the “Certified Training Program on ESG & Sustainable Finance.” Building on the success of the earlier edition, this cohort aimed to deepen the understanding and capabilities of banking professionals in incorporating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into their practices to align with evolving global standards and local needs.
NBA Executive Director Mr. Anil Sharma inaugurated the program with a warm welcome to all participants and extended heartfelt gratitude to the Barcelona School of Management and Invest for Impact Nepal for their invaluable partnership. In his opening remarks, he highlighted the growing significance of ESG principles and sustainable finance within the banking sector. Furthermore, he encouraged all participants to make the most of this opportunity by actively engaging and utilizing the expertise of the professionals.
The four days session was led by distinguished faculty members, Prof. Dr. Andrei Boar and Prof. Albert Marti, from the Barcelona School of Management at the University of Pompeu Fabra. Over the course of four intensive days, the program delved into a comprehensive range of topics, including global ESG best practices, metrics for measuring carbon footprints, the interplay of regulatory frameworks with lending and borrowing activities, risk mitigation strategies, innovative sustainable financing instruments, sustainable financing products and the practical challenges and opportunities of implementing ESG principles in the Nepalese banking context.
The Certified Training on ESG and Sustainable Finance included senior officials from various commercial and development banks. The program enhanced their expertise and equipped them with the skills and knowledge necessary to promote sustainable finance and ESG adoption across Nepal’s banking landscape.
