This 3-module training programme
is designed to give participants a broad, high-level overview of the topic of
sustainability – or ESG – and how it applies to business.
Dates: Three x 1-hour webinars from 1-2 pm now running Tues 21st June, Tues 28th June with the final date to be confirmed.
Module 1: Sustainability & ESG 101. This module will provide
an overview of global sustainability trends, define the terminology around
corporate sustainability and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), and
give participants an understanding of key E, S and G topics for business.
Learning outcomes:
·
Understand the concept of
corporate sustainability and ESG and the range of topics covered
·
Understand the business case for
sustainability and what’s driving the agenda
·
Be aware of the approaches
businesses are using to manage ESG issues
Module 2: Developing a Sustainability Strategy. This module
will outline the key steps companies can take to develop a robust
sustainability strategy and will share some examples of strategies from
companies in different sectors.
Learning outcomes
·
Understand the hallmarks of a
robust sustainability strategy
·
Understand the practical steps
to take to develop a sustainability strategy
·
Appreciate how sustainability
strategies differ depending on the sector and type of business
Module 3: Sustainability & ESG Reporting. This final module
will focus on the ever-evolving world of sustainability and ESG reporting, explaining
key reporting frameworks that businesses and giving an overview of the new
mandatory reporting requirements coming through via the EU’s Corporate
Sustainability Reporting Directive.
Learning outcomes
·
Understand how the
sustainability reporting landscape has evolved (and continues to evolve)
·
Be aware of some of the key
reporting/disclosure frameworks, such as GRI Standards, TCFD and the new
standards stemming from the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
·
Appreciate some of the
practicalities and challenges involved in producing a sustainability report