Lead Trainer
Petrina Eger
Sustainability Leader & Trainer
Dr. Nisha Kohli is a globally recognised ESG and corporate governance expert, founder of CorpStage, and a trusted advisor to multinational corporations and financial institutions across Asia and Europe. With a Ph.D. in Corporate Governance and more than 24 years of international experience, Dr. Nisha has helped organisations navigate frameworks such as ISSB, CSRD, and BRSR, transforming regulatory demands into business opportunities. Her expertise lies in guiding leaders on ESG compliance, technology integration, and cost optimisation, with proven results in reducing compliance costs while boosting transparency and investor trust. She was recently recognised as one of CIO Women’s Most Influential Women in Sustainability 2024 and in the Global 50 Women in Sustainability Awards 2023. Known for her dynamic teaching style and practical approach, Dr. Nisha brings deep insight and actionable strategies to every session.
Course Summary
“Compliance is expensive.”
That’s the phrase most companies repeat when ESG regulations come up. But what if ESG could actually save you money, improve efficiency, and attract investment. All while staying compliant?
Around the world, regulators are tightening rules on sustainability reporting whether it’s ISSB, CSRD, BRSR, or SEC disclosures. Companies in Malaysia and across Asia are feeling the pressure: stricter reporting, broader disclosure requirements, and mounting investor expectations. The cost of getting it wrong? Financial penalties, reputational damage, and missed opportunities.
This 2-day masterclass shows you how to flip the script. Instead of treating ESG compliance as a burden, you’ll learn how to approach it as a strategic investment. Guided by Dr. Nisha Kohli, an award-winning ESG and corporate governance expert, you’ll discover practical ways to meet regulatory requirements at the lowest possible cost and leveraging digital tools, smarter processes, and integration with your existing business systems.
Day 1 unpacks the regulatory maze: what frameworks demand, where hidden costs creep in, and how others have succeeded or failed. Day 2 equips you with the practical roadmap: low-cost data strategies, scalable technology, and ways to turn compliance into long-term business value.
By the end, you’ll walk away with an action plan tailored to your organisation with clear, cost-effective, and future-ready.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Decode global and Asian ESG regulatory frameworks (ISSB, CSRD, BRSR, SEC) and their local implications.
- Identify hidden cost drivers in ESG compliance and strategies to minimise them.
- Integrate ESG processes into existing finance, audit, and governance systems.
- Leverage technology, automation, and AI tools for affordable, accurate ESG reporting.
- Build an ESG roadmap that delivers both compliance and measurable business value
Course Content
- Overview to ESG & Regulatory Landscape
- What Do Regulators Require?
- Cost Drivers in ESG Compliance
- Case Study – Compliance Gone Right and Wrong
- Optimising Processes and Reducing Costs
- Integrating ESG Into Business Strategy
- Technology for ESG Efficiency
- Measuring Value Beyond Compliance
- Interactive Workshop & Action Planning
