ESG & Sustainability: ESG Corporate Masterclass
ESG & Sustainability: ESG Corporate Masterclass, available at $69.99, has an average rating of 4.43, with 63 lectures, 1 quizzes, based on 1449 reviews, and has 6370 subscribers.
You will learn about Understand the true definition of ESG and the evolution of corporate responsibility to ESG. Identify the differences and similarities between ESG and CSR. Analyze ESG issues and their impact on organizations and stakeholders. Evaluate the importance of ESG for organizations in terms of risk management, competitive advantage, access to capital, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder. Compare and contrast different ESG frameworks for measuring, managing, and reporting performance. Recognize the principles of ESG investing and how it differs from traditional investing. Identify ESG factors to consider when investing, different types of factors/benchmarks, and investment strategies. Identify the challenges associated with ESG investing, such as data quality, standardization, and transparency. Identify key roles and responsibilities to drive ESG within an organization. Understand how to implement an ESG program step-by-step and best practices. Prioritize ESG issues based on their importance to stakeholders and business. Select relevant ESG frameworks to follow based on your organization's needs. Develop a strategic vision and garner buy-in for your ESG program. Conduct a materiality assessment to identify key ESG issues. Conduct a materiality assessment to identify key ESG issues. Create a roadmap with a dedicated timeline, budget, and actions for implementing your ESG program. Assign resources with defined roles and responsibilities within your organization. Engage stakeholders to ensure their buy-in and support. Implement ESG progress and procedures to ensure ongoing improvement. Monitor and measure ESG performance to track progress and identify areas for improvement. Communicate your ESG program effectively to stakeholders. Understand career opportunities within the ESG field and their importance. This course is ideal for individuals who are ESG professionals who want to enhance their knowledge and skills in ESG and sustainability. or Corporate professionals who want to integrate ESG initiatives into their organizations and improve their ESG programs. or Professionals who have little or no knowledge of ESG and sustainability but are interested in learning more about the subject. or Individuals who want to pursue a career in ESG and sustainability or want to transition into a new career in this field. or People who want to get ESG certified and gain a deep understanding of ESG frameworks, reporting standards, and best practices. or Anyone who is interested in understanding the importance of ESG and how it can positively contribute to society and the environment while achieving better business results. It is particularly useful for ESG professionals who want to enhance their knowledge and skills in ESG and sustainability. or Corporate professionals who want to integrate ESG initiatives into their organizations and improve their ESG programs. or Professionals who have little or no knowledge of ESG and sustainability but are interested in learning more about the subject. or Individuals who want to pursue a career in ESG and sustainability or want to transition into a new career in this field. or People who want to get ESG certified and gain a deep understanding of ESG frameworks, reporting standards, and best practices. or Anyone who is interested in understanding the importance of ESG and how it can positively contribute to society and the environment while achieving better business results.
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Summary
Title: ESG & Sustainability: ESG Corporate Masterclass
Price: $69.99
Average Rating: 4.43
Number of Lectures: 63
Number of Quizzes: 1
Number of Published Lectures: 63
Number of Curriculum Items: 64
Number of Published Curriculum Objects: 63
Original Price: CA$119.99
Quality Status: approved
Status: Live
What You Will Learn
- Understand the true definition of ESG and the evolution of corporate responsibility to ESG.
- Identify the differences and similarities between ESG and CSR.
- Analyze ESG issues and their impact on organizations and stakeholders.
- Evaluate the importance of ESG for organizations in terms of risk management, competitive advantage, access to capital, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder.
- Compare and contrast different ESG frameworks for measuring, managing, and reporting performance.
- Recognize the principles of ESG investing and how it differs from traditional investing.
- Identify ESG factors to consider when investing, different types of factors/benchmarks, and investment strategies.
- Identify the challenges associated with ESG investing, such as data quality, standardization, and transparency.
- Identify key roles and responsibilities to drive ESG within an organization.
- Understand how to implement an ESG program step-by-step and best practices.
- Prioritize ESG issues based on their importance to stakeholders and business.
- Select relevant ESG frameworks to follow based on your organization's needs.
- Develop a strategic vision and garner buy-in for your ESG program.
- Conduct a materiality assessment to identify key ESG issues.
- Conduct a materiality assessment to identify key ESG issues.
- Create a roadmap with a dedicated timeline, budget, and actions for implementing your ESG program.
- Assign resources with defined roles and responsibilities within your organization.
- Engage stakeholders to ensure their buy-in and support.
- Implement ESG progress and procedures to ensure ongoing improvement.
- Monitor and measure ESG performance to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Communicate your ESG program effectively to stakeholders.
- Understand career opportunities within the ESG field and their importance.
Who Should Attend
- ESG professionals who want to enhance their knowledge and skills in ESG and sustainability.
- Corporate professionals who want to integrate ESG initiatives into their organizations and improve their ESG programs.
- Professionals who have little or no knowledge of ESG and sustainability but are interested in learning more about the subject.
- Individuals who want to pursue a career in ESG and sustainability or want to transition into a new career in this field.
- People who want to get ESG certified and gain a deep understanding of ESG frameworks, reporting standards, and best practices.
- Anyone who is interested in understanding the importance of ESG and how it can positively contribute to society and the environment while achieving better business results.
Target Audiences
- ESG professionals who want to enhance their knowledge and skills in ESG and sustainability.
- Corporate professionals who want to integrate ESG initiatives into their organizations and improve their ESG programs.
- Professionals who have little or no knowledge of ESG and sustainability but are interested in learning more about the subject.
- Individuals who want to pursue a career in ESG and sustainability or want to transition into a new career in this field.
- People who want to get ESG certified and gain a deep understanding of ESG frameworks, reporting standards, and best practices.
- Anyone who is interested in understanding the importance of ESG and how it can positively contribute to society and the environment while achieving better business results.
In today’s global business landscape, companies that prioritize Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives have a competitive edge. ESG is no longer just a “nice to have” but a “must-have” for companies to positively contribute to society and the environment while achieving better business results. According to a study by MSCI, companies with high ESG ratings had an average return on equity of 10.1% per year, compared to 7.4% for companies with low ESG ratings. A survey by Nielsen found that 66% of consumers are willing to pay more for products and services that come from companies committed to positive social and environmental impact. (Source: Nielsen, “The Sustainability Imperative.”
This course will not only go over the subject matter, but explore real world cases studies in 2023 to help you demystify ESG and lead your company towards establishing an effective ESG program or improving your current one. If you are looking for a career in ESG or just want to get certified and learn more about the topic, we’ve got you covered.
This Corporate Masterclass for Professionals in ESG and Sustainability will equip you with a deep understanding of the ESG frameworks and reporting standards, and how to navigate the alphabet soup of the ESG world.
You will begin by understanding the history and evolution of ESG, and how it is different from Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). You will learn about the relevance of ESG to your company, and the benefits of prioritizing ESG initiatives. By the end of the course, you will become an expert in the range of ESG frameworks currently available, and those that are coming down the pipe.
You will receive a roadmap for implementing an ESG strategy for your company, with practical tools and exercises to support you in your journey. You will also have access to case studies and real-world examples to help you understand how ESG initiatives are being implemented in different industries and contexts.
By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge and tools to establish an effective ESG program that positively contributes to society and the environment while achieving better business results. The course is designed for professionals who are looking to establish, enhance, or lead their company’s ESG initiatives.
In this course, you will:
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Learn the overview of ESG and sustainability, including the history of ESG and its relationship to corporate strategy.
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Study the differences and similarities between ESG and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
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Understand why ESG is important for organizations and the key reasons for its adoption.
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Discuss prevalent ESG issues, including environmental, social, and governance issues, and how they impact organizations.
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Examine ESG frameworks for measuring, managing, and reporting performance, including the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD), Workforce Disclosure Initiative (WDI), Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB), and World Economic Forum Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics.
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Gain insight into ESG investing, including the key principles, factors to consider while investing, and different types of ESG investment strategies.
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Learn how to implement ESG programs step-by-step, based on best practices.
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Identify barriers to ESG adoption within an organization and explore ways to overcome them.
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Discover key careers within ESG and their importance.
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Stay up-to-date with the fast-paced changes in the ESG industry and have a sense of what’s coming next
Join us in this Corporate Masterclass for Professionals in ESG and Sustainability, and discover how to establish an effective ESG program that positively contributes to society and the environment while achieving better business results. Enroll now and take your company to the next level.
Course Curriculum
Chapter 1: Introduction
Lecture 1: Welcome To The Exciting World Of ESG and Sustainability
Lecture 2: Course Outline, Overview Of Key Concepts
Chapter 2: Overview of ESG and Sustainability
Lecture 1: Overview Of ESG And Sustainability
Lecture 2: The True Definition of ESG
Lecture 3: History of ESG, How Did We Get Here?
Lecture 4: The Critical Relationship Between ESG and Corporate Strategy
Lecture 5: ESG Case Study 1: Patagonia
Lecture 6: ESG Case Study 2: Volkswagen
Chapter 3: ESG Vs CSR
Lecture 1: The Evolution Of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) To ESG
Lecture 2: Differences And Similarities Between ESG And CSR
Lecture 3: How ESG Differs From Traditional Sustainability And Philanthropy Programs
Chapter 4: Key Reasons ESG Is Important For Your Organization
Lecture 1: Risk Management
Lecture 2: Competitive Advantage
Lecture 3: Access to Capital
Lecture 4: Regulatory Compliance
Lecture 5: Stakeholder Engagement
Chapter 5: Prevalent ESG Issues
Lecture 1: Environmental Issues Discussion
Lecture 2: Social Issues Discussion
Lecture 3: Governance Issues Discussion
Chapter 6: ESG Frameworks For Measuring, Managing and Reporting Performance
Lecture 1: GRI (Global Reporting Initiative)
Lecture 2: CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project)
Lecture 3: SASB (Sustainability Accounting Standards Board)
Lecture 4: TCFD (Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosure)
Lecture 5: WDI (The Workforce Disclosure Initiative)
Lecture 6: CDSB (The Climate Disclosure Standards Board)
Lecture 7: WEF (World Economic Forum Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics)
Lecture 8: Framework Summary – Which One To Choose For Your Organization
Chapter 7: ESG Investing – Part I
Lecture 1: Section Introduction and Investment Disclaimer
Lecture 2: ESG Investing Fundamentals
Lecture 3: ESG Investing vs. Traditional Investing
Lecture 4: Importance of ESG Investing
Lecture 5: How to Obtain Information to Make an Informed Decision
Lecture 6: ESG Investing Risks
Chapter 8: ESG Investing – Part II
Lecture 1: Section Introduction and Investment Disclaimer
Lecture 2: ESG Integration
Lecture 3: Negative (Exclusionary) Screening
Lecture 4: Positive (Best-in Class) Screening
Lecture 5: Norms-based Investing
Lecture 6: Impact/Community Investing
Lecture 7: ESG Funds and/or ETFs
Chapter 9: ESG Program Implementation (Step-By-Step) and Best Practices – Part I
Lecture 1: Defining ESG Objectives and Goals
Lecture 2: Prioritizing ESG Issues Based On Importance to Stakeholders and Business
Lecture 3: Developing an ESG Policy and Garnering Buy-In
Lecture 4: Collecting ESG Data
Lecture 5: Selecting Relevant ESG Framework(s) to Follow
Lecture 6: Creating a Roadmap With Dedicated Timeline, Budget and Actions
Chapter 10: ESG Program Implementation and Best Practices – Part II (Other Considerations)
Lecture 1: Assign Resources with Defined Roles and Responsibilities
Lecture 2: Engage Stakeholders & Communicate Your ESG Program
Lecture 3: Review and Update the ESG program
Chapter 11: Barriers to ESG Adoption
Lecture 1: Section Introduction
Lecture 2: Lack of Understanding
Lecture 3: Limited Resources
Lecture 4: Lack of Standardization
Lecture 5: Short Term Thinking
Lecture 6: Lack of Robust Data
Lecture 7: Resistance to Change
Chapter 12: Career Opportunities within ESG
Lecture 1: Section Introduction
Lecture 2: Sustainability Analyst/Manager
Lecture 3: ESG Reporting Analyst/Manager
Lecture 4: CSR Analyst/Manager
Lecture 5: Pros and Cons
Lecture 6: ESG Consultant
Chapter 13: Wrap-up
Lecture 1: Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts
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