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Navigating Corporate ESG

Navigating Corporate ESG

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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

Navigating Corporate ESG: Training Course Outline

Overview

  • This comprehensive five-day course equips participants with a deep understanding of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and their critical role in modern corporate strategy.
  • Participants will explore ESG frameworks, stakeholder dynamics, implementation challenges, reporting standards, and regulatory landscapes.
  • The course blends theory with practical application, preparing professionals to lead ESG initiatives that drive sustainable organisational value and compliance.

Learning Objectives

  • Grasp the evolution and current landscape of ESG, including key frameworks and global trends.
  • Identify and engage diverse ESG stakeholders, balancing conflicting priorities effectively.
  • Assess material ESG issues and integrate them into corporate strategy and risk management.
  • Develop skills for ESG performance measurement, reporting, and disclosure aligned with leading standards.
  • Understand regulatory requirements and alternative governance models shaping ESG practices.
  • Apply ESG insights to enhance organisational sustainability, reputation, and long-term value creation.

Training Methodology

  • Interactive lectures introducing core ESG concepts and frameworks.
  • Case studies showcasing real-world corporate ESG successes and challenges.
  • Group discussions and workshops to foster peer learning and problem-solving.
  • Hands-on exercises including stakeholder mapping, materiality assessments, and ESG reporting simulations.
  • Daily reflection and Q&A sessions to consolidate learning and address participant queries.
  • Access to practical tools such as ESG metrics worksheets, checklists, and research databases.

Organisational and Personal Impact

  • Organisations will benefit from enhanced capacity to implement robust ESG strategies, improving risk management and stakeholder trust.
  • Participants will gain recognised ESG competencies, enabling them to influence corporate sustainability agendas and compliance efforts.
  • The course supports career development by providing certification and practical skills applicable across industries.
  • Drives cultural change by embedding ESG awareness and accountability at multiple organisational levels.
  • Facilitates alignment with investor expectations and emerging regulatory requirements, reducing reputational and financial risks.

Target Audience

  • Corporate executives and senior managers responsible for strategy and governance.
  • Sustainability officers and CSR professionals seeking to deepen ESG expertise.
  • Finance and accounting professionals involved in ESG reporting and risk assessment.
  • Human resources and compliance managers integrating social and governance factors.
  • Investors, analysts, and consultants advising on ESG-related corporate performance.
  • Organisations across sectors including finance, manufacturing, energy, healthcare, and services.

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to ESG and Its Corporate Relevance

  • History and evolution of ESG
  • Overview of environmental, social, and governance components
  • Key global ESG frameworks and standards (e.g., GRI, SASB, TCFD)
  • The business case for ESG integration

Day 2: Stakeholders and Materiality in ESG

  • Identifying and mapping ESG stakeholders
  • Understanding conflicting priorities and managing trade-offs
  • Conducting materiality assessments to prioritise ESG issues
  • Aligning ESG goals with corporate strategy

Day 3: ESG Implementation and Performance Management

  • Embedding ESG into operations and culture
  • Setting KPIs and targets for ESG performance
  • Tools and techniques for monitoring and improving ESG outcomes
  • Case studies of successful ESG integration

Day 4: ESG Reporting, Disclosure, and Assurance

  • ESG reporting frameworks and disclosure requirements
  • Preparing transparent and credible ESG reports
  • Role of internal audit and external assurance in ESG
  • Navigating inconsistencies and challenges in ESG ratings

Day 5: Regulatory Landscape and Future Trends

  • Overview of global and regional ESG regulations (e.g., SEC, EU Taxonomy)
  • Emerging governance models such as Benefit Corporations
  • Controversial ESG topics and ethical considerations
  • Strategic planning for evolving ESG expectations and innovation

Conclusion

  • Recap of key learnings and their application to participants’ organisations.
  • Emphasis on ESG as a dynamic, strategic imperative for sustainable business success.
  • Encouragement to leverage acquired skills to lead impactful ESG initiatives.
  • Information on certification awarded upon course completion to validate expertise.
  • Invitation to continue ESG learning and networking through advanced courses and professional communities.

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