Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Academy

Building future-proof, resilient, agile and sustainable businesses.

Our programmes

ESG Learning Series - Sustainability awareness
ESG Learning Series - Net Zero and GHG emissions
ESG Learning Series - ESG risk assessment
ESG Learning Series - Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
ESG Learning Series - Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) training

ESG Learning Series - Sustainability awareness

Sustainability is becoming an increasingly discussed topic amongst a range of stakeholders, from board members to consumers. Learners will get a better understanding of the core building blocks of sustainability along with the business case for integrating sustainable practices within their day-to-day.

Objectives

To provide an introduction to sustainability and ESG
To provide a business case for sustainability and how it creates value for businesses

Outcomes

Attendees will understand the meaning and overall outlook of ESG in the local and global context
Attendees will be able to see the link between the importance and value of ESG to their organisation
Attendees will be introduced to the various sustainability frameworks that exist globally and how to manage their many requirements

Agenda/topics covered

An introduction to sustainability
The case for sustainability: A new landscape of risks and opportunities
How businesses are impacted by sustainability issues
ESG trends and responses
How sustainability creates value
Managing sustainability frameworks and its requirements

0.5 day

Classroom/Virtual

Target audience

Board/Management
Working level

ESG Learning Series - Net Zero and GHG emissions

As governments and regulatory bodies increase their attention on cutting down global GHG emissions and committing to Net Zero, businesses must be prepared to understand the methods in measuring GHG emissions, the challenges faced when measuring GHG emissions and actions that can be taken to reduce their carbon emissions.

Objectives

To provide technical guidance on data collection methodologies and approaches to facilitate the disclosure of more robust and comparable/standardised indicators (i.e. broadly in line with international best practices such as the GHG Protocol methodology)
To identify practical steps in measuring and managing GHG emissions (Scopes 1, 2 & 3)
To identify carbon reduction opportunities

Outcomes

Attendees will have a broad understanding of GHG emissions and Net Zero commitments, including trends, examples, good practices
Attendees will understand the approach to setting Net Zero targets and understand expectations from global bodies
Attendees will learn the process of GHG data collection, in line with the GHG Protocol

Agenda/topics covered

Introduction – brief on the context of GHG and its relevance and importance to businesses and the environment
Share approach on setting Net Zero ambition along with appropriate governance and strategy
Highlight GHG emissions/Net Zero expectations from global initiatives such as the TCFD, UNPRI, UNPRB, UNEPFI and WEF
Provide sample case studies from global companies and industry leaders
Take participants through a sample of GHG Accounting Manual
Share the process of collecting GHG related information (i.e. Scope 1,2 and 3)

1 day

Classroom/Virtual

Target audience

Working level

ESG Learning Series - ESG risk assessment

Stakeholders like investors, governments, and citizens are paying closer attention to ESG. Businesses must be able to protect themselves from any potential ESG risks, and know how to leverage potential opportunities. Here we will provide the basics of understanding your organisation’s ESG risks and opportunities in accordance with global frameworks. We will also cover the approaches in tackling them.

Objectives

Understand the key principles and recommendations by TCFD
Identify the key approaches being adopted to implement TCFD within your organisation’s processes
Enable future evaluation of your organisation’s progress with TCFD recommendations
Acquire the capability to list climate risks and opportunities relevant to your organisation

Agenda/topics covered

Welcome and introductions
What are climate-related risks and disclosures and why are they important
Key Guiding Principles and recommendations of the TCFD
Governance of climate-related risks and opportunities
How to manage financial risks from climate change
Embedding climate-related risks and disclosures into financial management and reporting

2 days

Classroom/Virtual

Target audience

ESG Learning Series - Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The UN SDGs is a widely adopted framework for measuring sustainability progress and has been used by governments and businesses. Here, we shall look into how the UN SDGs can be incorporated within your organisation to create value.

Objectives

Instill the fundamentals of the Sustainable Development Goals in participants
Share with participants how organisations can engage with SDGs in practice to create business value

Agenda/topics covered

Section 1: Introduction to the SDGs
Section 2: The SDGs in business
Section 3: How do companies prioritise the SDGs?
Section 4: Successfully reporting the SDGs and global and local good practices

1 day

Classroom/Virtual

Target audience

ESG Learning Series - Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) training

Certified GRI Standards training course.

Objectives

Identify and understand the main features of the GRI Standards.
Recognise the tasks and decisions to be made during the reporting process to prepare a GRI Standards-based report focused on material topics.
Identify the content expected to be found in GRI Standards-based reports.