ESG Practices for Sustainability Training Course

Module 1 · Sustainability Conception and Argument

This module introduces sustainability and its impact on a company’s brand, supply chain, circular economy, and competition in a world with limited resources. Participants will also understand how sustainability connects to overall business operations.

Topics Covered:

• What is sustainability, and why does it matter today
• How sustainability helps a company’s brand and reputation
• Making the supply chain more sustainable
• Basics of circular green economy

Activities:

1. Your organization’s brand and reputation · Lecture
2. Managing the supply chain sustainably · Workshop
3. Circular Green Economy · Group Activity

Module 2 · Creating Shared Value

Participants are introduced to the difference between ESG and CSR, where stakeholders fit into the value chain, having to add value to the overall economy and a case study that is related to the industry.

Topics Covered:

• Difference between ESG and CSR
• Who are stakeholders and why do they matter
• How ESG creates value for everyone
• Adding value to the economy

Activities:

1. ESG vs CSR and stakeholder roles · Lecture
2. Economic value creation · Workshop
3. Case study on sustainable business · Group Activity

Module 3 · Board’s Role in ESG

Participants will learn what investors expect and how the board should lead ESG efforts. This module provides an overview of sustainable investing from an institutional investor’s perspective and includes a practical workshop to apply a board-led sustainability framework

Topics Covered:

• What investors want from sustainable companies
• The board’s main jobs in ESG
• Simple framework for board ESG leadership
• How the board oversees ESG progress
• Linking board decisions to sustainability

Activities:

1. Understanding sustainable investing principles and expectations · Lecture
2. Corporate-driven framework · Workshop
3. Developing and establishing a board-level ESG framework · Group Activity

Module 4 · Articulating Value Creation

Participants will explore how diversity contributes to organizational value and learn how to embed sustainability into company strategies. This module introduces a structured framework for value creation, supported by a practical workshop session.

Topics Covered:

• How diversity makes companies stronger
• Putting sustainability into business plans
• Simple steps to create and measure value
• Daily ways to create value

Activities:

1. The role of diversity in driving organizational value · Lecture
2. Embedding value creation within business strategies · Workshop
3. Plan value creation for the company framework· Group Activity

Module 5 · Global Measurement & Reporting Standards

Participants will be introduced to various global measurement and reporting standards that support certification and accreditation efforts. Participants will learn how to apply these standards to enhance transparency, manage risks, and improve sustainability reporting beyond SDG and FTSE4Good benchmarks.

Topics Covered:

• Main global ESG reporting standards
• What data to collect for reports
• Key areas to focus on
• Managing risks in reporting
• Going beyond basic standards

Activities:

1. Identifying quantifiable inputs for accurate reporting · Lecture
2. Defining key focus areas to capture relevant data · Workshop
3. Exploring sustainability reporting frameworks beyond SDG and FTSE4Good · Workshop
4. Risk management strategies in sustainability reporting · Group Activity

Module 6 · Striking A Balance 

Participants will learn how to balance profitability with sustainability practices, understanding the importance of aligning business goals with responsible strategies. Participants will also gain skills to measure the Return on Investment (ROI) for sustainability initiatives.

Topics Covered:

• Balancing money and sustainability
• Thinking about company purpose
• Checking projects carefully
• Calculating return on sustainability efforts
• Long-term responsible planning

Activities:

1. Reflecting on personal and organizational purpose · Lecture
2. ROI calculation exercises for sustainability initiatives · Workshop
3. Case studies on due diligence for sustainable projects · Group Activity

Corporate Training and Business Management Learning Paths

• Learning Path: Management Training
• Learning Program: Corporate Governance & Sustainability

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We have 2 trainers for this ESG training course.