ESG Training Courses

Course Overview

This course introduces the key concepts, frameworks, and practical applications of ESG factors in business and investment decision-making. Learners will explore the role ESG plays in risk management, sustainability, and corporate responsibility.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the foundational principles of ESG.
• Analyze ESG risks and opportunities in different industries.
• Interpret ESG reports and disclosures.
• Apply ESG frameworks and standards in real-world contexts.
• Integrate ESG into corporate strategy and investment analysis.

Introduction to ESG

• Definition and history of ESG
• Evolution from CSR to ESG
• Importance of ESG in modern business and investment
• Stakeholders in ESG

Environmental Factors

• Climate change and carbon footprint
• Resource use and energy efficiency
• Pollution and waste management
• Biodiversity and ecosystem impact
• Environmental risk assessment

Social Factors

• Labor standards and employee relations
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
• Community engagement
• Human rights and supply chain ethics
• Customer satisfaction and data privacy

Governance Factors

• Corporate governance structures
• Board diversity and accountability
• Executive compensation
• Anti-corruption and transparency
• Shareholder rights and activism

ESG Frameworks and Standards

• UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• GRI (Global Reporting Initiative)
• SASB (Sustainability Accounting Standards Board)
• TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures)
• ISSB and EU Taxonomy

ESG in Practice

• ESG ratings and scorecards
• ESG investing strategies (e.g., SRI, impact investing)
• Case studies from various sectors (energy, tech, finance, etc.)
• ESG integration in business strategy and risk management

Reporting, Disclosure, and Regulation

• ESG disclosure requirements globally
• Corporate ESG reporting tools and platforms
• Regulatory trends and compliance (EU CSRD, SEC rules, etc.)

Future of ESG

• Emerging trends and innovations (green finance, carbon markets)
• Criticisms and challenges of ESG (greenwashing, standardization)
• The role of technology and data in ESG

✅ Who Can Study ESG?

Students and Graduates

• From disciplines like business, economics, environmental science, law, public policy, or international relations.
• Especially beneficial for those interested in sustainability, finance, or corporate responsibility.

Working Professionals

• Corporate employees (e.g., sustainability officers, compliance managers, HR professionals)
• Finance and investment professionals (e.g., analysts, portfolio managers, ESG advisors)
• Legal and risk management professionals
• Government and NGO staff working on climate, governance, or social programs

Policymakers and Regulators

• Those involved in creating or enforcing ESG-related policies and standards.

Entrepreneurs and Business Owners

• Especially those aiming to build sustainable, responsible businesses or attract ESG-focused investors.