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ESG and Risk Management

ESG and Risk Management

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£4,500.00
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✅ Total Duration:

  • Regular: 5 Days × 4 Hours = 20 CPD Hours or
  • Intensive: 2.5 Days x 8 Hours = 20 CPD Hours
  • Delivery Format: In-person
  • Target Group: Mid to Senior level managers, team leads, HR professionals, project managers
  • Assessment: Active participation, group activities, capstone project
  • Certificate: CPD Certificate with learning outcomes and hours

Training Course on ESG and Risk Management

Overview

  • ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors have become critical in assessing business risks and opportunities amid evolving regulations and stakeholder expectations.
  • This course equips participants with practical knowledge and tools to identify, assess, and manage ESG risks within enterprise risk management frameworks.
  • Emphasis on real-world applications, regulatory trends, and integration of ESG into strategic decision-making to build resilient, sustainable organisations.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the nature and scope of ESG risks and their impact on business performance and reputation.
  • Identify and categorise ESG risks relevant to different industries and organisational contexts.
  • Apply quantitative and qualitative risk management techniques to ESG challenges.
  • Integrate ESG risk management into existing enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks.
  • Develop strategies for ESG risk mitigation, monitoring, and reporting aligned with global standards.
  • Recognise the role of governance and stakeholder engagement in effective ESG risk management.

Training Methodology

  • Interactive lectures combining theory with case studies from leading companies and financial institutions.
  • Hands-on workshops using risk assessment tools and ESG risk quantification software.
  • Group discussions and scenario analysis to foster critical thinking and problem-solving.
  • Real-time simulations and role-playing exercises to practice ESG risk identification and mitigation.
  • Access to curated resources, frameworks (e.g., TCFD, SASB), and regulatory updates.
  • Continuous assessment through quizzes, practical assignments, and a final capstone project.

Organisational and Personal Impact

  • Organisations will enhance their resilience by embedding ESG risk management into strategic and operational processes, reducing exposure to regulatory penalties and reputational damage.
  • Participants will gain confidence and expertise to lead ESG initiatives, influence corporate governance, and drive sustainable business transformation.
  • Improved stakeholder trust and investor confidence through transparent ESG risk disclosure and proactive management.
  • Personal career advancement opportunities in sustainability, risk management, compliance, and corporate leadership roles.

Target Audience

  • Risk managers, compliance officers, and corporate governance professionals.
  • Sustainability officers and ESG analysts.
  • Financial professionals including credit analysts, asset managers, and auditors.
  • Senior executives and board members responsible for strategic risk oversight.
  • Policy makers and regulators interested in ESG frameworks.
  • Consultants and advisors supporting ESG integration and reporting.

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to ESG and Risk Management

  • Defining ESG: Scope, relevance, and emerging trends.
  • Overview of ESG risks: Environmental, social, and governance dimensions.
  • Regulatory landscape and global reporting standards.
  • Case study: ESG risk failures and successes.

Day 2: ESG Risk Identification and Prioritisation

  • Materiality assessment and double materiality concept.
  • Tools and frameworks for ESG risk identification.
  • Sector-specific ESG risk profiles.
  • Workshop: Mapping ESG risks in your organisation.

Day 3: Quantitative and Qualitative ESG Risk Assessment

  • Fundamentals of risk quantification and analytics.
  • Integrating ESG risks into enterprise risk management.
  • Scenario analysis and stress testing for ESG risks.
  • Hands-on exercise: Using ESG risk simulation software.

Day 4: ESG Risk Mitigation and Governance

  • Developing ESG risk mitigation strategies.
  • Role of governance, policies, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Aligning ESG risk management with corporate strategy.
  • Group activity: Designing an ESG risk management plan.

Day 5: Reporting, Monitoring, and Future Trends

  • ESG disclosure frameworks and best practices.
  • Monitoring and continuous improvement of ESG risk systems.
  • Emerging issues: Climate risk, social justice, and governance innovations.
  • Final project presentations and course wrap-up.

Conclusion

  • Mastery of ESG and risk management is essential for sustainable organisational success in today’s complex business environment.
  • This course empowers professionals to lead ESG integration confidently, turning risks into strategic opportunities.
  • Participants will leave equipped to influence positive change, enhance resilience, and contribute meaningfully to global sustainability goals.
  • Commitment to ongoing learning and adaptation will ensure organisations remain ahead in the evolving ESG landscape.

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