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Differentiate yourself as an informed leader with in-demand ESG skills and knowledge.
Learn from experienced leaders in ESG to become a leader who can quickly adapt to change.
Be clear about the opportunities ESG provides and how to take advantage of these.
You will gain a clear understanding of the background of E, S and G. In this module you will cover:
Key sustainability trends and concepts
Societal responses to ESG
The history of corporate sustainability
A deep dive into the E, S and G factors
ESG in action through a case study
Start making an impact at leadership level and in the boardroom with your understanding why ESG is on the rise.
You will understand, in detail, the broad changing landscape of ESG and its implications for your career. In this module you will cover:
The growth of ESG and the changing ESG landscape
The implications for corporate action on E, S and G
Stakeholder approaches to ESG
Geographical differences in ESG
Practical examples
Start making an impact at leadership level and in the boardroom with your understanding of ESG.
You will learn about the changes that are taking place within the investment community in relation to ethical and ESG investing. In this module you will cover:
An introduction to ESG investing
Growth in ESG investment
Approaches to ESG investment
ESG ratings and measuring ESG
Practical failings of ESG investment
The corporate perspective to ESG investing
Clearly understand ESG investing and how to maintain good investor relations.
You will be clear about the board roles and responsibilities in delivering ESG. In this module you will cover:
The principles of corporate governance
The duties and responsibilities of the board
The board and ESG oversight
The size, structure and composition of the board
Board roles – Chair, non-executive directors, etc.
Board culture and tell-tale signs of toxic board culture
Start making an impact at leadership level and in the boardroom with your understanding of ESG.
You will learn how to develop your corporate sustainability strategy. In this module you will cover:
Approaches to corporate sustainability strategy
Materiality assessment and strategy
Objective setting
Ownership
Create a strategy that priorities the ESG issues, is ambitious and includes an effective action plan.
You will understand how to manage and mitigate ESG risk using best-practice metrics. In this module you will cover:
Governance and ESG risks
Strategy and risk
ESG risks and opportunities
Managing risk
Risk management tools
The Use of data analytics
Start making an impact at leadership level and in the boardroom with your understanding of ESG.
You will understand how your ESG framework supports and enhances your governance practices. In this module you will cover:
Governance architecture
The governance handbook
Policies and procedures
The ESG committee – Terms of reference
ESG reporting and the board
Board evaluations
Start making an impact at leadership level and in the boardroom with your understanding of ESG.
You will learn how to optimise the use of ESG data across all aspects of your business. In this module you will cover:
ESG data and the board
The requirement for quality ESG data
Key concepts and practical examples
ESG investments and scores
ESG data, reporting and disclosures
Case studies
Start making an impact at leadership level and in the boardroom with your understanding of ESG.
You will learn how to accurately report your ESG data to support your strategic decisions. In this module you will cover:
Corporate ESG reporting trends
Audiences for the ESG report
Navigating ESG frameworks
Key reporting legislation
Future legislation and standard
Drive standards by setting up and implementing effective ESG reporting across the organisation.
You will learn how to develop and implement a successful transition plan to ESG. In this module you will cover:
An overview of the sustainable transformation framework
Where to start
Insight into processes and enablers
People and organisational design
Internal communications
Deliver a successful sustainable transformation in your organisation using the right framework and tools.
There are two graded online assessments. Each assessment lasts 90 minutes and is based on multiple choice questions.
Start making an impact at leadership level and in the boardroom with your understanding of ESG.