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Did you know? The global ESG consulting market is projected to reach $84 billion by 2028, with deal volumes surging 33% year-on-year. While the Big 4 dominate, 73% of acquisitions involve firms with fewer than 100 employees, creating a massive opportunity for boutique specialists to build high-value advisory practices. This execution-oriented workshop teaches you the technical and strategic roadmap to launch a defensible consulting practice. Workshop Details: Date: Feb 22nd, 2026 | 11:00 AM IST (3 Hours) Why the Demand is Exploding? 1. Regulatory Mandates: Global standards like CSRD and SEBI’s BRSR are making strategy and third-party verification non-negotiable for corporate survival. 2. High-Value Segments: Auditing and Verification services now command 36.8% of the market, as investors demand independent validation for green finance. What You Will Learn? 1. ESG Consulting Business Fundamentals - The ESG consulting market in India: Size, growth, opportunities - Types of ESG consulting engagements and their profitability - Why boutique ESG consultants win against Big 4 in specific niches 2. Positioning Your Practice - Choosing your niche: Framework, industry, or service specialisation - Thought leadership: Publishing and speaking for visibility 3. Designing Profitable Offerings - Productized services vs custom engagements - Pricing consulting projects: Value-based pricing framework 4. Client Acquisition & Delivery - Where to find ESG consulting clients (beyond LinkedIn) - Common mistakes that kill young consulting practices What You’ll Walk Away With? 1. Define a differentiated ESG consulting niche. 2. Build a client acquisition strategy beyond personal network. 3. Develop partnerships that bring consulting leads. 4. Deliver consulting projects that generate referrals and case studies. Led by Pratiksha More Founder, Sustainability 101
