Head of the Open Data Association Joins the ESG Business Institute Community

The Open Data Association is expanding its international networking in the field of sustainable development: the organization’s Head, Nataliia Chornohub, has become a member of the ESG Business Institute Membership. This opens up additional channels for our team to exchange knowledge, build partnerships and share practices for implementing ESG standards in Ukraine - from reporting and data verification methodologies to practical cases for businesses, banks and regulators.

The ESG transformation of the Ukrainian market requires not only technological tools and open data, but also a vibrant professional community of experts, researchers, financial sector practitioners and public institutions. Nataliia Chornohub’s participation in the ESG Business Institute strengthens our ability to quickly track global trends, standards and best practices; to align approaches to the verification of ESG data and non-financial reporting; and to build partnerships for training and pilots with representatives of the private and public sectors.

About the ESG Business Institute Community

The ESG Business Institute is an international network of 5,000+ members in more than 35 countries that provides access to events, educational materials and professional exchange in the field of ESG. The organization emphasizes verified expertise of its members and is developing a library of resources, videos and training programs (including partner programs) that help keep a finger on the pulse of change in sustainable development. esg-bi.org. Among the highlighted benefits are global reach, shared learning, opportunities for collaboration and leadership, as well as access to special programs and events for network members.

Nataliia Chornohub’s membership directly strengthens the implementation of our project “ESG Data & Compliance. Analysis, Verification and Implementation of ESG Data in the Context of European Integration”, which the organization has been running since April 2025. Thanks to broader access to international expertise and partners, we will be able to:

• align ESG data assessment and verification methodologies with global practices;
• enhance training programs for SMEs, banks and regulators with up-to-date cases from different jurisdictions;
• launch joint pilots and consultations with network experts to improve the quality of data, indicators and assessment algorithms.

[note] Our immediate plans include integrating the ESG Business Institute community’s insights into the project’s educational modules and reference materials, as well as developing partnerships to improve the reliability, comparability and reproducibility of ESG assessments in Ukraine.