June 20, 2026
| Title: | Integrating ESG Principles in Equity Investment Decisions: Opportunities for Private Equity in Nepal |
| Author: | Adrija Shrestha |
| Advisor: | ดร. ชุติมาวดี ทองจีน – Dr. Chutimavadee Thongjeen |
| Degree: | Bachelor of Business Administration Program in Finance and Investment (International Program) |
| Major: | B.B.A. Finance and Investment (International Program) |
| Faculty: | Business Administration |
| Semester/Year: | 2/2568 (2025) |
Abstract
This report summarizes my co-op internship experience at Sustainability Solutions Nepal (SSN) along with involvement in fintech company assessments over a structured internship period. SSN is a sustainability consulting and ESG advisory firm focused on integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into business and investment practices in Nepal. As an intern, I contributed to ESG research, private equity analysis, ESG assessments of companies, and the development of sustainability-focused proposals and value propositions.
The internship provided practical exposure to conducting fintech company assessments, analyzing business models and financial viability, supporting ESG integration frameworks, and engaging in primary research through surveys and interviews. I also participated in organizing Earth Hour 2026 in collaboration with WWF, where I helped design and facilitate a sustainability awareness activity to promote ESG knowledge among participants. Key challenges included limited ESG awareness among stakeholders, difficulty in data collection, lack of standardized ESG frameworks, and low integration of ESG in investment processes. Despite these challenges, the experience provided valuable learning opportunities in real-world sustainability consulting practices.
Through this internship, I developed skills in ESG analysis, research design, data collection, financial modeling, proposal writing, and teamwork, while strengthening my understanding of sustainable finance and ESG advisory practices in Nepal.
The internship provided practical exposure to conducting fintech company assessments, analyzing business models and financial viability, supporting ESG integration frameworks, and engaging in primary research through surveys and interviews. I also participated in organizing Earth Hour 2026 in collaboration with WWF, where I helped design and facilitate a sustainability awareness activity to promote ESG knowledge among participants. Key challenges included limited ESG awareness among stakeholders, difficulty in data collection, lack of standardized ESG frameworks, and low integration of ESG in investment processes. Despite these challenges, the experience provided valuable learning opportunities in real-world sustainability consulting practices.
Through this internship, I developed skills in ESG analysis, research design, data collection, financial modeling, proposal writing, and teamwork, while strengthening my understanding of sustainable finance and ESG advisory practices in Nepal.
Keywords: ESG Integration, Fintech Assessment, Value Proposition Development
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