Designing ESG Programme and Reporting
About the Course
ESG regulatory landscape has gained notable attention over the past few years, causing an increased number of companies to provide ESG performance reporting and causing ESG rule and reporting book, become a key topic of discussion at the Board table. This course examines each component of ESG framework in detail and provides insight into how they converge to impact both: a company and its stakeholders. The nature of risks and opportunities the business community is facing has evolved; therefore, this course includes a unique combination of theory and application, that will better prepare organizations for today’s regulatory pressures and stakeholder expectations.
Training pillars
This ESG course will broaden horizons of experienced risk and compliance professionals on ESG and provide actionable implementation strategies for any organization. It provides an opportunity learn about sustainable practices and become an ESG expert.
The content is based on 3 pillars:
Introduction to ESG:
Explanation what ESG factors are and their relevance to making financial decisions;
ESG Factors and their impact on organizations and industries:
Environmental Factors
Social Factors
Governance Factors
Deep dive into key environmental, social and governance issues and materiality
Stakeholder's influence on corporate ESG performance
Analysis behind key ESG risks and opportunities
Assessment on company ESG performance using publicly available information
The Bigger picture behind ESG fatigue:
Explanation of key ESG concepts like materiality, physical climate risks, human capital management and governance issues
Importance of ESG risks analysis and opportunities for an organisation or an industry
Stakeholder and Shareholder expectation
Differentiate between trustworthy ESG disclosure and Greenwashing
Connection between ESG efforts and competitive advantages
Deep dive into ESG analysis:
Design of ESG reporting matrix and scorecard to measure company performance over time and to benchmark against peers
Identification of key data sources for ESG information
Calculation behind company’s scope 1 and 2 emissions in order to understand and implement greenhouse accounting best practices
Incorporation of ESG factors into financial model and business strategy
Translation of ESG information into business intelligence
Dashboards and attractive presentation of ESG metrics for multiple stakeholders
Adhering to regulatory requirements to run and publicly disclose ESG reporting results
Goals
The purpose of the training is to outline key elements of ESG framework and provide advice on building holistic and tailored reporting, appropriate to any organization that intends to consciously manage risk factors applicable to relevant business undertakings and industry specifics. The course gives practical tools and techniques to become a qualified ESG project leader, who is clear about the opportunities ESG provides and how to shift the optics of ESG fatigue into competitive advantage.
Benefits
This is an ideal ESG course for individuals looking to gain practical skills and build up an expert profile. As the risk landscape rapidly evolves, it’s important to have a holistic understanding of the ESG metrics impacting organizations to build an efficient framework and translate ESG programme implementation into successful projects within global institutions.
Real life cases
The course includes real-life case studies which give participants visibility of most common reporting scenarios and ESG strategies within multiple industries. The course is dedicated for experienced practitioners and ones who wish to build up their expertise in the area of ESG reporting. The first group will get an opportunity to reflect on adopted procedures and reporting schemes based on current best practice, while the second group will gain practical knowledge in embedding an impactful ESG programme into company processes and operations.
Training recipients
Compliance Officers
CSR Officers
In house Lawyers
Procurement Experts
Internal Finance Professionals
Board Members
Internal Auditors
Schedule
15.04.2025
30.09.2025