ESGFIT
Research Lab · 2022

Virtual Legal Marathon on ESG 2nd Edition

India's 1st Virtual Legal Marathon on ESG — a 24-hour Research Lab, World Environment Day 2022.

ESG Legal Marathon 2022

Yet Again

Dhir & Dhir Associates conducted the 2nd Edition of India's First Virtual Legal Marathon – A 24-hour Research Lab on ESG (Environment, Social & Governance), which was flagged off with an inaugural ceremony on 3rd June 2022 under the patronage of renowned industry experts and environmentalists and was successfully concluded on 5th June 2022, commemorating World Environment Day.

This year the response was a staggering count of 700+ Registrations from around 100 Educational establishments. About 100 Students were shortlisted for the 24-Hour Marathon, and 30 Winners were acknowledged for their research submissions during the Marathon, given widespread recognition and felicitated with a certificate of achievement. The initiative was registered as #OnlyOneEarth Action for 2022 for Celebrating 2022 World Environment Day, led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

The 30 Winners have been offered internship positions at Dhir & Dhir Associates. In addition, a few winners would be placed as interns with Re Sustainability Limited, one of Asia's leading providers of comprehensive environment management services, as part of corporate participation in the ESG Research Lab. Conclusively, the winners will receive an annual subscription to Lex Witness – India's 1st Magazine on Legal & Corporate Affairs.

Key Marathon Statistics

700+
Registration Requests Received
100+
Shortlisted Contenders
30
Internship Offers to Winners

Wall of Fame — The Winners

Congratulations to all the Winners for their active participation and successful completion of the 2nd Edition of India's First Virtual Legal Marathon on ESG – A 24-Hour Research Lab. The initiative gained widespread popularity, especially among youth, whose energies and diligence are now channelized towards the development of self, society, and nation.
2022 Wall of Fame — winners

Experts’ Views

2022 speakers

Welcome Address

  • Alok Dhir, Founder & Managing Partner, Dhir & Dhir Associates.

Inaugural Address by Guest of Honour

  • Hon'ble Justice (Retd.) Dipak Misra, Former Chief Justice of India.

Panel Discussion amongst Industry Experts

  • Manish Gupta, Group General Counsel, CK Birla Group
  • Prateek Sharma, Actor & Environmentalist
  • Tanishaa Mukerji, Independent Director, GE Power India Ltd., India Glycols Ltd. & Others
  • Shukla Wassan, Group General Counsel, CK Birla Group
  • Sonal Verma, Partner – ESG, Dhir & Dhir Associates

Key Discussion Points – Impact of ESG & #OnlyOneEarth

  • Impact of ESG & #OnlyOneEarth.
  • Role of ESG & Sustainability Practices on #OnlyOneEarth.
  • People – the most important player in protecting #OnlyOneEarth.
  • Environment Restoration – A Dire Need.
  • Relevance of BRSR to be an #OnlyOneEarth Crusader for more responsible Non-Financial Disclosures.
  • Case Studies.

Stay Tuned

Forthwith, it is our endeavour to continue with such initiatives as an annual event to endorse the significance of environmental, social and governance along with upholding human resource ethics. For any further details, you may get in touch with the ESG Mentors Manasi Deshpande / Yashwardhan Sharma by writing to esglab@dhirassociates.com.
Disclaimer — The marathon organisation, selection of registrations and any other shortlisting criteria is at the sole discretion of Dhir & Dhir Associates.
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