Course Overview

Course Overview

This comprehensive two-day Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Management Course equips participants with critical insights and practical tools necessary to effectively integrate ESG principles into their organizational strategies and operations. The course addresses the growing importance of ESG criteria in corporate decision-making, risk management, sustainability reporting, and stakeholder engagement. Interactive exercises, case studies, and scenario-based learning enhance participants’ ability to apply ESG concepts effectively.

Duration: 2 Days

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of ESG management and its importance in contemporary business.
• Clearly identify and evaluate ESG risks and opportunities within their organizations.
• Develop and implement effective ESG policies and strategies.
• Understand and comply with ESG reporting frameworks and standards.
• Enhance stakeholder relationships through effective ESG communication and engagement.
• Foster a sustainable organizational culture aligned with ESG best practices.

Course Content

Day 1: Foundations of ESG and Risk Management

Module 1: Introduction to ESG Principles

• Defining ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance)
• Importance of ESG management in business strategy
• Global ESG trends and regulatory frameworks

Module 2: ESG Risk Identification and Management

• Identifying and assessing ESG-related risks
• Integrating ESG into organizational risk management
• Practical ESG risk assessment exercises

Module 3: Developing ESG Strategies

• Components of effective ESG strategies
• Setting ESG objectives and targets
• Group exercises on developing ESG strategic plans

Day 2: ESG Reporting, Stakeholder Engagement, and Culture

Module 4: ESG Reporting and Compliance

• ESG reporting standards and frameworks (e.g., GRI, SASB, TCFD)
• Best practices for ESG data collection and disclosure
• Practical exercises on ESG reporting

Module 5: Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Techniques for engaging stakeholders on ESG issues
• Effective ESG communication strategies
• Interactive exercises focused on stakeholder engagement scenarios

Module 6: Creating a Sustainable ESG Culture

• Strategies to embed ESG into organizational culture
• Training and education for ESG awareness and competence
• Continuous improvement and performance measurement
• Group discussions and exercises on fostering ESG-aligned organizational culture

Course Difficulty: Intermediate