Introduction

Environmental, Social, and Governance considerations have become central to corporate strategy, investment decisions, and board-level oversight. Organisations increasingly operate in an environment where investors, regulators, customers, and employees expect transparency, accountability, and measurable ESG performance. As a result, ESG is no longer optional—it is a core component of sustainable business success.

The ESG and Sustainability Course provides a structured understanding of ESG frameworks and how they support enterprise risk management and strategic resilience. Participants gain insight into how environmental, social, and governance factors interact, influence stakeholders, and shape organisational performance. By linking ESG principles with risk identification and business strategy, this course enables informed, balanced, and forward-looking decision-making.

Key focus areas include:

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of this ESG and Sustainability training course, participants will be able to:

 

Training Methodology

The ESG and Sustainability Course follows an expert-led, interactive learning approach that combines structured frameworks with applied discussion. Participants engage with practical examples, guided exercises, and case-based analysis to translate ESG concepts into real-world governance, risk, and sustainability decisions.

 

ESG and Sustainability Masterclass

Who Should Attend?

This training course is ideal for professionals seeking to apply the principles of the ESG and Sustainability Course within their organisations, including:

  • ESG and Sustainability Professionals
  • Risk, Compliance, and Governance Managers
  • Strategy and Corporate Planning Professionals
  • Finance, Investment, and Reporting Specialists
  • Senior Managers and Executives
  • Professionals involved in stakeholder and sustainability reporting

 

Course Outline

Day 1

The Business Case for ESG and Sustainability

  • Introduction to ESG and Sustainability Concepts
  • Definitions and interpretations of ESG and Sustainability
  • The Business Case for Sustainability
  • ESG and Sustainability Related Risks
  • How to integrate Sustainability into your organization
Day 2

Sustainability Strategy and ESG Ratings

  • Certified B Corporation
  • Sustainability Strategies and Scorecard
  • The Importance of SROI
  • The Importance of ESG
  • CSRHub, MSCI, Dow Jones Sustainability Index
Day 3

Stakeholder Relations

  • The Importance of Stakeholders
  • How to Create a Strategy and Engage with the Stakeholders
  • Identifying Organizational Stakeholders & Corporate Risks
  • Managing stakeholder relationships
  • How to influence C-Suite Executives and get buy-in for your Sustainability Plan
Day 4

Communicating ESG & Sustainability

  • Understanding global and local ESG and Sustainability focus
  • The Sustainable Development Goals for 2030
  • Communicating responsibly
  • The benefits of adhering to best practices
  • Managing ESG and Sustainability risk
Day 5

Sustainability and ESG Reporting

  • Steps for Sustainability Report Creation
  • Sustainability Reporting Trends
  • The New GRI STANDARDS
  • Best Practices for Sustainability Report Communication
  • Integrated Reporting & SASB
  • Return on Sustainability (RoS) Framework

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FAQs

  The course focuses on integrating ESG principles into strategy, governance, and risk management.  

  Yes, it explores how investors, regulators, and stakeholders influence ESG priorities and performance.  

  Absolutely. The ESG and Sustainability Course is designed for professionals without prior ESG expertise.  

  Yes, analysing ESG risks and translating them into strategic insight is a core element of the course.  

  Yes, it addresses ESG performance assessment and the use of ESG information for business intelligence.  

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