CEO of AVgroup Consulting in Ukraine, Ksenia Bahrii, delivered a training session

CEO of AVgroup Consulting in Ukraine, Ksenia Bahrii, delivered a training session titled “Practical Implementation of ESG Principles and Methods in Financial Institutions” as part of a professional development program for senior executives of financial institutions, organized by the Association of Ukrainian Banks.

The training aimed to strengthen the capacity of financial sector leaders to effectively respond to ESG-related challenges and opportunities in the context of evolving regulatory frameworks and geopolitical dynamics.

Participants gained insights into the following key topics:

🔹The Ukrainian regulatory framework and its alignment with international ESG standards

🔹EBRD and IFC requirements for financial intermediaries

🔹Business support programs delivered through Ukrainian banks (2024–2025)

🔹The role of geopolitical context in shaping ESG strategies

🔹ESG investment rules and compliance

🔹Ukraine’s position in the global sustainability market and the Green Recovery agenda

🔹Strategy development and integration of ESG criteria into core business processes

The one-hour training session was attended by 10 participants and provided a comprehensive overview of current ESG strategy-related issues in the financial sector.