Mastering Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) through Global Perspectives

INTRODUCTION

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) has transcended mere responsibility and has become essential for optimising the operations of any organisation from an ESG perspective. It's not just a duty; it's an opportunity to cultivate a sustainable business and a pivotal factor in elevating relevance and trust among stakeholders. When strategically implemented, an ESG program can yield enduring positive impacts within your organisation, community, and the global environment.

In recent times, ESG initiatives have evolved into a strategic imperative for all organisations. Heightened attention and pressure from investors, regulators, employees, and other stakeholders have elevated ESG to a topic that is critical not only at the board level but also throughout all operational levels. ESG is now as crucial, if not more so, than technical and sub-surface risks. Conversely, ESG risks are less understood, more challenging to quantify, lack standardisation, and are becoming increasingly complex due to rapidly changing regulatory and investment frameworks.

This training course offers active participation and equips you with the knowledge and skills to proficiently manage ESG initiatives. It empowers you to take the lead in ESG endeavors and prioritize investments necessary to meet the targets set by your jurisdiction and its corporate stakeholders. Our ESG course also guides you in monitoring, reporting, and mitigating ESG risks.

This training course aims to enhance your ESG competencies, enabling you to:

• Grasp the various facets of ESG policies.

• Address mounting pressure from investors and other stakeholders.

• Establish a framework for reporting the non-financial performance of your company.

• Identify undesirable investments while generating positive sustainability impacts.

• Anticipate where ESG value can be generated.

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

This training course aims to enable participants to achieve the following objectives:

• Comprehend the primary ESG risks affecting your business.

• Understand the perspectives and reporting requirements of stakeholders.

• Explain how ESG issues impact your entire business value chain.

• Make decisions aligned with objectives for risk reduction.

• Design a monitoring system to create positive sustainability impacts.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This training course is specifically tailored for professionals engaged in ESG initiatives within their organizations. It is also valuable for anyone looking to refresh and expand their knowledge of the global ESG trend. This course benefits executives at all levels in roles such as:

• ESG reporting

• Sustainability

• Corporate social responsibility

• Investor relations

• Corporate affairs

• Finance

• Marketing

• Product stewardship

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

This training course will blend presentations with interactive practical exercises. It will be supported by video materials, activities, and case studies. Participants will be encouraged to actively relate ESG principles to the specific requirements of their workplace.

TRAINING OUTLINE

Day 1 - ESG Overview

• Defining ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance)

• Environmental concerns and their impact on business

• Social concerns

• Governance concerns and their influence on your company

• The Evolution of ESG

• EHS (Environmental, Health, & Safety)

• Skills essential for ESG Specialists

Day 2 - ESG Investment

• Understanding ESG investment

• Concepts of sustainable investing

• Distinguishing ESG Investing from Sustainable Investing

• Investment strategies

• Institutional investors

• Principles for Responsible Investment

• Pros and Cons of ESG Investing

Day 3 - Implementing ESG Principles

• Operationalising ESG principles

• Drivers and necessity behind ESG interest

• The ESG Criteria

• ESG metrics

• Data readiness for our organisation

• Strengthening ESG practices and climate transition in financial markets

• A Roadmap for Boards & Their Organisations

Day 4 - Reporting, Risk, and Internal Audit's Role

• Understanding ESG Reporting Standards

• Risks linked to ESG

• Climate risk and other ESG risk assessments

• Tracking the Regulatory Environment

• The Emergence of ESG

• The Challenge: Stakeholder Expectations

• Disclosures

• Competitive Advantages

• Performance Materiality

• Skill Sets for Internal Auditors

• Internal audit and ESG issues

Day 5 - Global Perspectives & Insights

• ESG and long-term sustainable enterprise value

• Recent developments and dynamics

• Tools available to internal audit

• Measuring transparency

• ESG investing and climate transition

• ESG Awareness in 2022 & Benchmarking in ESG

• Case Study

Certificate of Completion: Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from Al-Majd Pathways Centre (APC).