Executive Education

ESG Certificate

“Sustainability and growth must coexist” - Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr

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Components

  • 16 live sessions
  • Virtual
  • Certificate
  • Global faculty
  • Regional context and global relevance

Fees

$ 1,799

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Course Topics

This segment provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution from CSR to ESG, highlighting key issues businesses face today. You’ll explore strategic responses to ESG drivers, the controversies surrounding ESG, and the global trends shaping the ESG agenda. The sessions will cover critical topics like Generational differences in the workplace, corporate activism, and the growing influence of ESG on markets and stakeholders. By the end, you’ll have the tools and insights needed to navigate the evolving ESG landscape and its implications for your business.

Participants will delve into the evolving governance (“G”) component of ESG and its role in driving organisational excellence. You’ll gain insights into the regulatory landscape, learning how to develop ESG strategies that align with business goals while meeting regulatory mandates. The session also covers ESG reporting, focusing on how to effectively communicate your ESG performance, navigate reporting standards, and avoid greenwashing. By the end, you’ll be equipped to leverage regulations and build trust with stakeholders through transparent and strategic ESG reporting.

The segment provides a comprehensive guide to integrating ESG into corporate strategy and governance. You’ll explore key considerations for managing ESG risks, moving from compliance-driven approaches to proactive risk reduction, and best practices for designing an Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS). The session also covers the board’s role in ESG, examining debates on the material impact of ESG on corporate strategy and decision-making. Additionally, you’ll learn how to establish an effective ESG governance model tailored to your organisation, with insights into board diversity, ESG oversight, and data-driven decision-making. The final session offers a reflection on the next steps, ensuring you’re equipped to engage the board, foster the right culture, and optimise ESG reporting.

Regulators, investors, and clients are demanding that corporations improve their environmental performance. This increased scrutiny has pushed ESG onto board agendas. In this session, you will learn about the top environmental challenges facing corporations today. You will acquire knowledge of key environmental terminology and concepts and explore how changes to the environment impact financial performance. By the end of the session, you will understand the questions about environmental performance that leaders should be asking their organisations now.