Objectives of the training
At the end of this course, participants will be able to understand the main ESG-related topics, what issues they can focus on and how they can help.Targeted audience
Anyone wishing to acquire fundamental knowledge of sustainable development and its corporate implications.Prerequisite
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Benefits for Participants
- Understanding ESG concepts
- Identifying current issuesA
- wareness of stakeholder expectations
- Best practices and case studies
Course architecture
During this training session, participants will learn how ESG can not only meet stakeholder expectations, but also create long-term value for their company... and for society as a whole.
Part 1: Introduction: Clarifying ESG issues
Understanding ESG issues: important concepts, the triangle of inaction and the co-benefits of a sustainable transition
Part 2: Environment
Participants will cover the fundamentals of the Environment section: planetary limits, climate change, biodiversity, reasoning, life cycle, circular economy and alternative business models, regulatory compliance and standardization frameworks. Inspiring examples of companies that have embarked on their sustainable transition will be shared to provide food for thought.
Part 3: Social
Participants will explore the fundamentals of Social: fair labor practices, promotion of diversity, equity and inclusion, respect for human rights, community engagement, and employee well-being, including the notion of responsible digital. Inspiring examples of companies that have undertaken social initiatives will be shared as food for thought.
Part 4: Governance
This third section deals with the lesser-known aspect of corporate governance. We will look at topics such as transparency and ethics in corporate management, the fight against corruption, the composition and independence of the board of directors, risk management, and the responsibility of management towards stakeholders. A status report on current and forthcoming regulations will be offered, as well as examples of responsible governance from around the world.
Part 5: Best practices for initiating and sustaining the ESG transition
Participants will project themselves into sustainable planning and discuss the following topics: stakeholder engagement, materiality of issues, integration of ESG criteria into corporate strategy, setting clear and measurable objectives, ongoing employee training, evaluation of progress.
Pedagogical details
Type of training
Private or personalized training
If you have more than 8 people to sign up for a particular course, it can be delivered as a private session right at your offices. Contact us for more details.
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If you have more than 8 people to sign up for a particular course, it can be delivered as a private session right at your offices. Contact us for more details.
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