A Complete Course-Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

A) Aim of Course:

This course aims to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles and practices and equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to apply them in your careers and organizations. The ESG book of knowledge keeps evolving and new syllabi will be revised and added from time to time.

You also can study this course to help you prepare for professional examinations such as EFFAS Certified ESG Analysis, CFA Investing Certificate in Investing, CFI Diploma in ESG and many more.

Whether you are a corporate director, executive, fresh graduate or undergraduate student, this course will help you to build your knowledge and skills on ESG.  Hence, the course aims to meet the workforce’s needs for new knowledge, skills, and competencies.

This course may also be offered to students in accredited programs as supplementary or complementary skills certification for better employability.

B) Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):

By completing this course, you should have acquired the following knowledge, skills, and competencies:

1. Knowledge of ESG principles and their applications in business and society.

2. Ability to analyze the impact of ESG factors on organizational performance and stakeholder value.

3. Skills in identifying and managing ESG risks and opportunities.

4. Ability to apply ESG frameworks and standards to assess and report on organizational performance.

5. Knowledge of ethical investing principles and the ability to incorporate ESG considerations in investment analysis and decision-making.

6. Skills in communicating ESG data and information effectively to internal and external stakeholders.

7. Ability to develop an ESG strategy for a real-world organization and assess its effectiveness

C) Module Structure.

Multiple-choice quizzes will test the learner’s knowledge and skills at the end of each module.

Module1: Introduction to ESG

Module 2: Environmental Sustainability

Module 3: Social Responsibility

Module 4: Governance Compliance

Module 5: ESG Reporting and Communication

Participants can complete module by module. The course is flexible to allow you to complete each module on your own time.

D) Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction to ESG

Unit 1.1 Definition of ESG

Unit 1.2 Overview of ESG principles and their importance in business and society

Unit 1.3 Historical and current perspectives on ESG including global trends and their implications for organizations

Unit 1.4 Key ESG frameworks and standards and their role in ESG reporting and assessment

Module 2: Environmental Sustainability

Unit 2.1 Principles of environmental sustainability and their application in business operations

Unit 2.2 Impact of climate change on the environment and its implications for organizations

Unit 2.3 Strategies for energy and resource management and compliance with environmental regulations

Module 3: Social Responsibility

Unit 3.1 Principles of social responsibility and their application in business operations

Unit 3.2 Impact of diversity and inclusion on organizational performance and culture

Unit 3.3 Strategies for promoting human rights and labour practices and conducting social impact assessment and measurement

Module 4: Governance Compliance

Unit 4.1 Principles of corporate governance and their application in organizations

Unit 4.2 Effectiveness of board structures and executive compensation in promoting corporate governance

Unit 4.3 Strategies for engaging with shareholders and addressing shareholder activism

Module 5: ESG Reporting and Communication

Unit 5.1 Principles of ESG reporting and communication and their role in promoting transparency and accountability

Unit 5.2 Different types of ESG reports and their audience and purpose

Unit 5.3 Strategies for collecting, analysing, and Visualizing ESG data and communicating effectively to stakeholders

Each module includes lectures and quiz exercises to help you apply the concepts and principles learned. The curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of ESG principles and their applications in business and society and to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to manage ESG risks and opportunities and communicate ESG data effectively to stakeholders.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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