ESG Fundamentals
Environmental, Social, and Governance Concepts, Reporting, and Careers
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Course Information
In this course, we explain what the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) umbrella encompasses, why corporations are expected to address their impact on the environmental and social aspects of their businesses, and how governance plays into these efforts. We cover foundational concepts under each one of the E, S, and G areas. We also connect the dots between traditional social responsibility, sustainable investing, and risk management. This course is made up of video, quizzes, and reading material and accounts for 4 units of CPD. One unit is equivalent to one hour of learning.
Course Sections
This course is made up of the following sections:
- Introduction to ESG concepts (Video + Quiz)
- A deep dive into the 3 pillars of ESG (Video + Quiz)
- ESG Reporting and Ratings (Video)
- ESG Careers (Video)
- Additional reading materials and course completion survey
What You Will Learn
- Define ESG and distinguish it from corporate social responsibility and sustainability initiatives
- Identify the three main drivers behind increasing demand for ESG programs: customer values, investor demand, and regulatory pressure
- Describe the environmental, social, and governance pillars, including specific factors and metrics used under each
- Explain the different ESG reporting types and how ESG ratings agencies assess company performance
- Recognise common ESG risks such as physical climate risks, transitional climate risks, and supply chain disruptions
- Assess the relationship between ESG performance and financial outcomes, including cost reduction and investor relations
- Identify career paths in ESG and the skills needed to specialise in sustainability roles
Who This Course Is For
- Accountants and finance professionals looking for a structured introduction to ESG concepts
- Professionals preparing to take on ESG reporting or sustainability responsibilities in their organisation
- Individuals considering a career move into ESG advisory, analysis, or compliance roles
Prerequisites
- No prior ESG knowledge required
- A basic understanding of business and financial concepts is helpful but not essential
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