ESG Fundamentals

Course Category : Risk Management

This programme provides a comprehensive understanding of ESG principles and their practical application to strengthen sustainability, corporate governance, and organisational performance in line with global best practices.
Duration: 5 Days
Level: Foundation – Intermediate

Introduction

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles have become fundamental pillars for organisations seeking sustainable growth, improved resilience, and long-term value creation. ESG is no longer viewed solely as a compliance requirement but as a strategic framework that enhances investment attractiveness, strengthens risk management, and improves corporate reputation.
This course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of ESG concepts, international frameworks, governance principles, sustainability integration, performance measurement, and reporting practices, enabling organisations to build responsible and sustainable business strategies.

Targeted Audience

Executives.
Board Members.
Sustainability Managers.
Governance and Compliance Managers.
Risk Managers.
Quality and Business Excellence Managers.
CSR Professionals.
Investment and Finance Professionals.
Strategic Planning Managers.
Sustainability Practitioners.

Targeted Skills

Understanding ESG Principles.
Environmental, Social and Governance Analysis.
ESG Strategy Integration.
Sustainability Risk Assessment.
ESG Performance Measurement.
Sustainability Reporting.
Corporate Governance Implementation.
International ESG Compliance.

Expected Outcomes

Understand the core concepts of ESG.
Explain the environmental, social, and governance dimensions.
Assess sustainability-related risks and opportunities.
Apply corporate governance principles.
Measure organisational ESG performance.
Understand major sustainability reporting frameworks.
Support sustainable strategic decision-making.
Strengthen organisational ESG readiness.

Training Topics Index

Evolution of ESG.
Importance of ESG.
Sustainability principles.
International ESG frameworks.
Global ESG trends.

Climate change.
Carbon management.
Resource efficiency.
Circular economy.
Environmental risks and opportunities.

Human rights.
Occupational health and safety.
Diversity, equity and inclusion.
Corporate social responsibility.
Stakeholder engagement.

Governance principles.
Board responsibilities.
Business ethics.
Risk management and compliance.
Transparency and disclosure.

ESG strategy integration.
ESG KPIs.
Sustainability reporting.
Performance monitoring.
ESG implementation roadmap.

Course Features

Updated and Interactive Content
Hypothetical Examples and Case Studies
Pre- and Post-assessments to Measure Impact
Verified Certificate with a QR Verification Code

ESG Fundamentals