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విజ్ఞాన శాస్త్ర సాంకేతిక పరిశోధనా సంస్థ / विज्ञान शास्त्र प्रौद्योगिकी और परिशोधन संगठन
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Guest Lecture
Guest Lecture on ESG, Climate Change, Circular Economy, and CSR- Legal Perspectives and Career Pathways
Sep
27
Saturday
10:00
AM
- 11:00
AM
Summary
Key Highlights of the Lecture: 1. SDG 14 and Its 2025 Relevance: Ms. Kandasamy began by emphasizing the importance of Sustainable Development Goal 14 – “Life Below Water” – and its growing criticality in the context of 2025. She discussed the legal mechanisms and international frameworks that support marine conservation and sustainable ocean use. 2. Understanding ESG, Climate Change, and Circular Economy: The lecture provided a comprehensive overview of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, their role in corporate accountability, and how they intersect with climate change mitigation strategies. The concept of circular economy was explored as a sustainable alternative to the traditional linear model, highlighting its legal and policy implications. 3. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Ms. Kandasamy elaborated on CSR as a legal and ethical obligation for corporations, especially in India under the Companies Act. She illustrated how CSR initiatives can be aligned with environmental goals, including ocean clean-up projects and biodiversity conservation. 4. Legal Perspectives and Interdisciplinary Approach: The session delved into the legal frameworks governing ESG and CSR, both nationally and globally. Ms. Kandasamy advocated for an interdisciplinary approach, combining law, environmental science, and corporate strategy to address complex sustainability challenges. Career Pathways for Law Students: Ms. Kandasamy outlined diverse career opportunities for law students in the following domains: The session was highly enriching and well-received by the attendees. Ms. Ishwarya Kandasamy expertise and clarity provided students with a nuanced understanding of sustainability law and inspired many to explore careers in ESG, CSR, and environmental advocacy. The lecture underscored the importance of legal professionals in shaping a sustainable future and encouraged students to adopt a multidisciplinary lens in their legal education.
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About Guest Lecture
The Vignan Institute of Law, under the guidance of the Director , and the Chairperson, of its Career Counselling Cell, Dr. Partha S. Rakshit and the coordinator for both the event and the Career counselling cell, Ms. GSS Neeharika, Assistant Professor of Law, have organized an insightful online guest lecture on the theme “ESG, Climate Change, Circular Economy, and CSR – Legal Perspectives and Career Pathways,” as a part of the Career Counselling Cell initiative, which was delivered by Ms. Ishwarya Kandasamy, a distinguished legal expert in environmental and corporate governance. The session aimed to equip law students with a deeper understanding of sustainability frameworks and the evolving legal landscape surrounding environmental and corporate social governance.

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Venue
Online Mode
Dept.of Institute of Law
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