Introduction

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) has gained increasing attention over the past few years, with many institutional investors investing only in organizations that provide ESG performance reporting. In fact, ESG has considerations relevant to analysts and investors, consumers, and employees, and has become a key topic of discussion at the Board table.

This course provides an overview of an ESG framework and how it supports an organization’s overall risk management. It examines each component in detail and provides insight into how they converge to impact an organization and its stakeholders. The course also discusses how to look at corporate pressures and stakeholder expectations and their impact on risk identification and business success. 

Course Objective

This ESG introduction session aims to provide participants with a foundational understanding of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, their significance in today’s business landscape, and how organizations can integrate ESG into their strategies for sustainable growth. 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to: 

• Understand the fundamentals of ESG and its importance. 

• Explore the three pillars of ESG framework: Environmental, Social, & Governance. 

• Discuss the role of ESG in business strategy and decision making. 

Target Audience

• Business Leaders & Executives

• ESG & Sustainability Professionals

• Risk & Compliance Professionals

• HR & DEI (Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion) Leaders

• Supply Chain & Procurement Professionals

• Corporate Communication & Marketing Teams

• Public Sector, Private Sector & Nonprofit Organizations

Key Contents

Introduction

Module 2: DEEP DIVE INTO THE ENVIRONMENTAL PILLAR

Module 3: UNDERSTANDING THE SOCIAL PILLAR

Module 4: EXPLORING THE GOVERNANCE PILLAR 

Module 5: ESG FRAMEWORKS & REPORTING

Module 6: ESG In Action

CLOSING SESSION: WRAP-UP & NEXT STEPS 

Methodology

Slide Sharing, Experiential Learning, Self-Assessment, Group Discussion, Group Activities, Action Planning.