Fundamentals of ESG and Sustainable Practices (Certified Course)

The course will take you through the risks, challenges, and opportunities organizations will face due to climate change and guide you to improve your climate strategy and align it with the global goal of reducing and eliminating emissions. The causes and effects of climate change will be presented, as well as the future climate conditions. The course includes a methodology for measuring carbon footprint and creating a comprehensive carbon strategy. Through the course you will improve understanding of the most widely used and demanding climate related tools and frameworks (such as the GHG Protocol, GRI, SASB, and TCFD).

The course explores the key elements of the Directive in detail, highlighting its essential components and how it interrelates with other significant EU regulations, such as the EU taxonomy. By the end of the course, participants will have a clear understanding of how to ensure compliance with the Directive’s stringent requirements and will be adept at conducting a double materiality assessment, a critical aspect for effective reporting. Furthermore, participants will acquire a comprehensive comprehension of the standards’ framework through a thorough analysis of the ESRS. The course provides practical guidance on how to effectively utilize these standards and accurately report the relevant information.

The course explores all the latest trends in ESG and Sustainable Finance, to understand the risks, opportunities, and challenges of today and of tomorrow. We provide all the latest ESG related legislative and regulatory developments from the most important regions of the world, as well as valuable insight into market demands. Our expert instructors guide the participants through a step-by-step methodology for either creating or upgrading an organization’s ESG strategy. Through a mix of engaging videos, case studies, and resources we also provide an understanding of the most widely used and demanding ESG ratings (such as MSCI, Sustainalytics, CDP, and CSA). Participants will learn how to utilize the most widely used standards and frameworks to meet regulatory and stakeholder demands.

This comprehensive course is designed to take you through the process of creating an ESG report as it is one of the most valuable tools, internal and external, not only for communicating the organization’s performance with stakeholders, but also for stakeholders and rating agencies to evaluate the organization’s ESG strategy and performance. This is a perfect course for sustainability professionals, entrepreneurs, and graduates who wish to learn all the latest developments in the field of ESG reporting.