INTRODUCTION FOR EMPOWERING CHANGE: MASTERING ESG AND SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGIES FOR A GREENER FUTURE
This transformative 2-day ESG and Sustainability Training Workshop is designed to equip professionals with the essential knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complexities of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria. This hands-on workshop will cover key topics such as sustainable practices, ethical business conduct, stakeholder engagement, and reporting frameworks. Participants will explore real-world case studies and engage in interactive discussions to understand the vital role that ESG plays in driving corporate responsibility and long-term success.
Throughout the workshop, attendees will also learn about the latest trends and regulations in sustainability, enabling them to effectively integrate ESG strategies into their organizations. Our expert facilitators will guide participants through practical exercises aimed at identifying actionable steps for implementation, fostering a culture of sustainability within teams, and making informed decisions that positively impact both the environment and society. By the end of the workshop, attendees will leave with a comprehensive toolkit and actionable insights to champion ESG initiatives in their workplace.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
The objectives of the training program (workshop) are as follows:
- Learn the overview of ESG and sustainability, including the history of ESG and its relationship to corporate strategy.
- Study the differences and similarities between ESG and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
- Understand why ESG is important for organizations and the key reasons for its adoption.
- Discuss prevalent ESG issues, including environmental, social, and governance issues, and how they impact organizations.
- Examine ESG frameworks for measuring, managing, and reporting performance, including the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD), Workforce Disclosure Initiative (WDI), Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB), and World Economic Forum Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics.
- Gain insight into ESG investing, including the key principles, factors to consider while investing, and different types of ESG investment strategies.
- Learn how to implement ESG programs step-by-step, based on best practices.
- Identify barriers to ESG adoption within an organization and explore ways to overcome them.
- Discover key careers within ESG and their importance.
- Stay up-to-date with the fast-paced changes in the ESG industry and have a sense of what’s coming next.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- ESG professionals who want to enhance their knowledge and skills in ESG and sustainability.
- Corporate professionals who want to integrate ESG initiatives into their organizations and improve their ESG programs.
- Professionals who have little or no knowledge of ESG and sustainability but are interested in learning more about the subject.
- Individuals who want to pursue a career in ESG
- Anyone who is interested in understanding the importance of ESG and how it can positively contribute to society and the environment while achieving better business results.
METHODOLOGY
Interactive lectures and discussions, practical exercises, case studies, group presentations, video.
COURSE CONTENT
- Introduction to ESG and Sustainability
- Overview of ESG and Sustainability
- Definition of ESG
- History of ESG?
- Critical relationship between ESG and Corporate Strategy
- ESG vs. ESG – Key Differences
- The evolution of CSR to ESG
- Differences between ESG and CSR
- How ESG differs from traditional sustainability and philanthropy programs
- ESG Benefits For Your Organization
- Risk management
- Competitive advantage
- Access to capital
- Regulatory compliance
- Stakeholder engagement
- Key ESG Issues Discussions
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
- ESG Frameworks For Measuring, Managing and Reporting Performance
- GRI, CDP, SASB, TCFD, WDI, CDSB, WEF
- Which one to choose for your organization
- ESG Investing
- ESG investing fundamentals
- ESG investing vs. traditional investing
- Importance of ESG investing
- How to obtain information to make informed decision
- ESG investing risks
- ESG integration
- ESG Roles and Responsibilities
- Implementing an ESG Program (Step-By-Step)
- Defining ESG Objectives and Goals
- Prioritizing ESG issues
- Developing ESG Policy and Garnering Buy-In
- Collecting ESG Data
- Selecting Relevant ESG(s) to Follow
- Creating Roadmap With Dedicated Timeline, Budget
- Barriers to Adoption of ESG
- Wrap Up and Key Takeaways
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