On April 3, 2024, an online round table discussion of the Expert ESG Dialogue took place. Representatives of energy companies from the five BRICS countries, including Russia, Brazil, India, China, and South Africa, attended the meeting.

Anna Nesterova, Global Chairperson of BRICS WBA, as well as Olga Yudina, Director of Department of International Cooperation, Russian Energy Agency by the Ministry of Energy of Russia welcomed the participants.

Elena Chashchina, Co-owner and Managing Partner EPOTOS Group of Companies, Head of Working Group on Creative Industries and Tourism, Head of Working Group on Food Security and Environmental Safety spoke about the Expert ESG Dialogue and plans for its development.

During the meeting, Russian energy companies presented their ESG projects.

At the end of the round table discussion, the participants discussed the projects presented and emphasized the importance of cooperation and interaction with other BRICS countries to implement the plans. All representatives expressed interest in the imminent launch of the projects and supported the initiatives by Russian partners.