ESG Fundamentals, Strategy, Implementation and Reporting

Event Date: 11th & 12th February 2025

COURSE OVERVIEW

Understanding and implementing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles has become increasingly important in today’s business landscape. This ESG training equips organisations with the knowledge and skills to align business strategies with ESG goals, and effectively manage ESG-related risks. Additionally, individuals with ESG knowledge and skills are well-positioned to pursue careers in ESG/sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and impact investing.  The training also equips learners with various concepts of ESG metrics and their significance in reporting.

Delegates will learn also learn about the evolving standards and frameworks of ESG, including the integration of ESG factors in investment decisions. This ESG training will be conducted by our highly skilled and expert instructor, who has years of experience in teaching Environmental, Social, and Governance training courses.

This course will not only go over the subject matter, but explore real world cases studies to help you demystify ESG and lead your company towards establishing an effective ESG program or improving your current one. If you are looking for a career in ESG or just want to get skills and learn more about the topic, this is the right course for you.

You will receive a roadmap for implementing an ESG strategy for your company, with practical tools and exercises to support you in your journey.

Course Objectives:

• To equip organisations and individuals with the knowledge and skills to align business strategies with ESG goals, and effectively manage ESG-related risks
• To gain knowledge and skills to integrate ESG in investment decisions
• To highlight the role of stakeholder engagement in ESG reporting
• To identify and assess ESG risks and develop strategies for risk mitigation
• To enhance the ability to align business strategies with ESG and foster sustainability
• To explore the ESG factors impacting businesses and their implications
• To provide insights into ensuring accuracy and transparency in ESG reporting processes
• Understand how to implement an ESG program step-by-step and best practices.
• Select relevant ESG frameworks to follow based on your organization’s needs.
• Develop a strategic vision and garner buy-in for your ESG program.
• Conduct a materiality assessment to identify key ESG issues.
• Create a roadmap with a dedicated timeline, budget, and actions for implementing your ESG program.
• Assign resources with defined roles and responsibilities within your organization.
• Implement ESG progress and procedures to ensure ongoing improvement.
• Monitor and measure ESG performance to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Communicate your ESG program effectively to stakeholders.
• Understand career opportunities within the ESG field and their importance.

After attending this ESG training course, delegates will be able to contribute to the development and implementation of ESG policies and initiatives. They will be able to Identify and assess environmental, social, and governance risks and opportunities within organisations.

Audience

This ESG training course is intended for anyone who wants to gain a comprehensive understanding of ESG principles and integrate them into their business.

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Training Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to ESG

• Understanding ESG Principles
• Importance of ESG in Business
• Evolution of ESG Standards
• ESG Frameworks and Legislations
• ESG Integration in Investment

Module 2: Environmental Sustainability

• Climate Change and climate-related risks & impacts
• Resource Depletion and Conservation
• Pollution and Emmissions including scope 1, 2 and 4
• Waste disposal and Management
• Biodiversity and Ecosystem Preservation

Module 3: Social Impact

• Overview of Social Impact
• Human Rights and Labour Practices
• Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion
• Community Engagement and Development
• Stakeholder Management and Partnerships

Module 4: Governance Factors

• Ethical Leadership and ESG
• ESG and the role of the board/responsibilities
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Transparency and Accountability
• Risk Management and Compliance
• Corporate Governance Structures

Module 5: ESG Strategy Development and Implementation

• Designing an Effective ESG Strategy
• Materiality and ESG strategy
• The methodology of materiality
• Steps from materiality to strategy
• Steps from materiality to strategy
• Stakeholder Engagement in ESG Strategy
• Implementing ESG Initiatives in Operations
• Monitoring and Evaluating ESG Performance

Module 6: ESG in Investment Decisions

• ESG and Responsible Investment
• Understanding ESG Ratings and Indices
• ESG Integration in Portfolio Management
• Role of ESG in Financial Performance

Module 7: ESG and Risk Management

• Role of ESG in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
• Identifying and Assessing ESG Risks
• Prioritising ESG risks
• Integrating ESG into Risk Management Processes
• Implementing risk response
• ESG Risk Mitigation Strategies
• Reviewing ESG risk and Communicating ESG risks

Module 8: ESG Reporting and Metrics

• Introduction of ESG Metrics
• ESG reporting trends
• Frameworks and Standards for ESG Reporting (GRI, SASB, TCFD, IFRS, CDP)
• Importance of Transparency in ESG Reporting
• Stakeholder Engagement in Reporting
• Strategies for Effective ESG Communication