Contact hours

3-5 hours

What you’ll learn

The Evolving ESG Landscape

Certificate Fee

495

Format

Online, self paced

Why is ESG becoming so important for organisations?

Investors, consumers, and stakeholders increasingly believe that ESG factors can influence a company's reputation, finances, level of responsibility and ethical behaviour. They’re now demanding that organisations address ESG risks and opportunities.

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Performance

Organisations that fail to act on climate change, or knowingly damage the planet and its people will face consequences.

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Trust

With a higher expectation of good ESG practices, customer loyalty and investor goodwill will follow trustworthy organisations.

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Sustainability

As Gen Z enters the workforce, they bring purchasing power and a desire to engage with organisations with high sustainability standards.

Become a smarter and more effective ESG leader. Fully understand the evolving ESG landscape and how to address the risks and opportunities it presents.

What delegates say about our courses:

“The Diploma in Corporate Governance was excellent. It was an eye opener for me and I learnt an immense amount from the course and tutors.”

Raj Kambo

Delegate

“Excellent programme, content very relevant to existing and aspiring board members. Excellent support provided by the team in CGI and the online format worked very well.”

Audrey Boyde

Delegate

“There was plenty of help and support available and patience as I engaged and learned. Very much appreciated the materials, delivery, and support.”

David Moore

Delegate

“Challenging course but well delivered by an excellent team. Course materials very professional and lectures from a high calibre team with vast practical experience.”

John Hennessy

Delegate

What you will learn

Clearly understand what has led to, and is currently driving, the significant increase in ESG growth. Explore the roles that stakeholder groups have within this and the various approaches to ESG.

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The rise of ESG

Discover what has led to an increasing interest in ESG and the factors responsible for making it the mainstream approach to sustainability.

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ESG issues

Learn about the common environmental, social and governance issues at the core of many organisations’ ESG strategies.

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ESG stakeholders

Become familiar with what your stakeholders are looking for and how you need to respond to them.

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ESG risks and opportunities

Learn about the ESG issues relevant to your organisation by exploring the risks and opportunities associated with ESG.

Looking to deepen your ESG leadership skills and insights?
Discover more about the Diploma in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG).

How you will apply your learning

Standout as an informed leader who knows how to navigate the changing ESG landscape.

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Confidently speak about the recent growth of ESG including its impact on long-term business performance, reputation, and ability to attract investment.

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Recognise the new set of requirements and expectations under which your organisation needs to develop and implement its ESG strategy.

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Use your knowledge of the role strong governance has in facilitating a solid environmental and social performance.

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Identify the best ways to tailor your ESG approaches to the country and culture your organisation operates in, including multinationals.

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Recognise that your organisation’s ESG journey is long-term and ever evolving as sustainability approaches develop.

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Offer insights into how different industries and sectors are addressing evolving ESG challenges and opportunities.

Who will be teaching the course?

Margot Slattery

Margot is Global Group Head of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at ISS which is headquartered in Denmark. She works with the board and executive to make ISS a truly global inclusion company in the workplace space. Margot is committed to furthering the diversity and inclusion and belonging agenda within and outside work. She is a member of different boards and NGOs where she helps to advance the case for social and climate justice.

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