Professional Certificate In Esg

A complete Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) course to build your knowledge and skills on ESG application.

What you'll learn

Develop a comprehensive understanding of ESG principles and their application in business and society.

Evaluate the impact of ESG factors on organizational performance and stakeholder value

Identify and analyze ESG risks and opportunities and develop strategies for managing them.

Apply ESG frameworks and standards to assess and report on organizational performance.

Incorporate ESG considerations in investment analysis and decision-making.

Communicate ESG data and information effectively to internal and external stakeholders.

Develop an ESG strategy for a real-world organization and assess its effectiveness.

Requirements

You will learn everything about environment, social and governance requirements

Description

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 effectivenessC) Module Structure. Multiple-choice quizzes will test the learner's knowledge and skills at the end of each module. Module1: Introduction to ESGModule 2: Environmental SustainabilityModule 3: Social ResponsibilityModule 4: Governance ComplianceModule 5: ESG Reporting and CommunicationParticipants can complete module by module. The course is flexible to allow you to complete each module on your own time.D) CurriculumModule 1: Introduction to ESGUnit 1.1 Definition of ESGUnit 1.2 Overview of ESG principles and their importance in business and societyUnit 1.3 Historical and current perspectives on ESG including global trends and their implications for organizationsUnit 1.4 Key ESG frameworks and standards and their role in ESG reporting and assessmentModule 2: Environmental SustainabilityUnit 2.1 Principles of environmental sustainability and their application in business operationsUnit 2.2 Impact of climate change on the environment and its implications for organizationsUnit 2.3 Strategies for energy and resource management and compliance with environmental regulationsModule 3: Social ResponsibilityUnit 3.1 Principles of social responsibility and their application in business operationsUnit 3.2 Impact of diversity and inclusion on organizational performance and cultureUnit 3.3 Strategies for promoting human rights and labour practices and conducting social impact assessment and measurementModule 4: Governance ComplianceUnit 4.1 Principles of corporate governance and their application in organizationsUnit 4.2 Effectiveness of board structures and executive compensation in promoting corporate governanceUnit 4.3 Strategies for engaging with shareholders and addressing shareholder activismModule 5: ESG Reporting and CommunicationUnit 5.1 Principles of ESG reporting and communication and their role in promoting transparency and accountabilityUnit 5.2 Different types of ESG reports and their audience and purposeUnit 5.3 Strategies for collecting, analysing, and Visualizing ESG data and communicating effectively to stakeholdersEach 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.

Overview

Section 1: Overview of Professional Certificate in ESG

Lecture 1 Overview of Environment. Social and Governance (ESG)

Section 2: Module 1: Introduction to ESG

Lecture 2 Unit 1.1 Definition of ESG

Lecture 3 Unit 1.2 Six Principles of ESG

Lecture 4 Unit 1.3 Importance of ESG

Lecture 5 Unit 1.4a Historical & Current Perspectives on ESG

Lecture 6 Unit 1.4b Current and Future Perspectives of ESG

Lecture 7 Unit 1.5 Reporting Framework on ESG

Lecture 8 Unit 1.6 Application on ESG in Business & Society

Section 3: Module 2: Environmental Sustainability

Lecture 9 Unit 2.1a The Concept of Environmental Sustainability

Lecture 10 Unit 2.1b Principles of Environmental Sustainability

Lecture 11 Unit 2.1c Materiality Assessment

Lecture 12 Unit 2.2 Impact of Climate Change

Lecture 13 Unit 2.3a Energy Management Strategies

Lecture 14 Unit 2.3b Resource Management Strategies

Lecture 15 Unit 2.3c Compliance with Environmental Regulations

Lecture 16 Unit 2.4 Impacts of Environment Sustainability

Section 4: Module 3: Social Responsibility

Lecture 17 Unit 3.1 Define Social Sustainability

Lecture 18 Unit 3.2 Principles of Social Responsibility

Lecture 19 Unit 3.3 Impacts of Diversity and Inclusion

Lecture 20 Unit 3.4a Strategies for Social Sustainability

Lecture 21 Unit 3.4b Measure Social Impacts

Lecture 22 Unit 3.4c Tools to Measure

Section 5: Module 4: Corporate Governance

Lecture 23 Unit 4.1 Definition of Corporate Governance

Lecture 24 Unit 4.2 Principles of Corporate Governance

Lecture 25 Unit 4.3 Effectiveness of Board Structure

Lecture 26 Unit 4.4 Executive Compensation

Lecture 27 Unit 4.5 Strategies Engaging Shareholders

Section 6: Module 5: ESG Reporting and Communication

Lecture 28 Unit 5.1 Principles of ESG Reporting & Communication

Lecture 29 Unit 5.2 Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) 1: Foundation

Lecture 30 Unit 5.3 Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) 2: General Disclosure

Lecture 31 Unit 5.4 Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) 3: Material Topics

Lecture 32 Unit 5.5 TCFD: Governance Disclosure

Lecture 33 Unit 5.6 TCFD: Strategy Disclosure

Lecture 34 Unit 5.7 TCFD: Risk Management Disclosure

Lecture 35 Unit 5.8 TCFD: Metrics and Target Disclosure

Anyone wants to know how to implement ESG in the organisation.,Anyone who wants to develop new career as ESG Professional or ESG Consultant