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ESG Reporting and Disclosure

Environmental, Social, and Governance Reporting with GRI, SASB, and TCFD

2 CPD credits on completion
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Course Information

This course introduces the methods for collecting and verifying ESG data, preparing ESG reports, and disclosing ESG information to stakeholders. It will provide you with the necessary knowledge to integrate ESG reporting into your regular accounting duties. This course is worth 2 units of continuing professional development (CPD). Each unit represents one hour of learning.

Course Sections

This course is made up of the following sections:

  • Introduction to ESG Concepts A Deep Dive into the 3 pillars of ESG ESG Metrics and Standards
  • Additional Blogs and Reading Materials on ESG Journal Articles and Useful Research Links
  • Course Completion Survey
  • Certificate on Completion

What You Will Learn

  • Distinguish between ESG, CSR, and sustainability, and explain how ESG integrates into financial decision-making
  • Identify the three drivers of increasing ESG demand: customer and employee values, investor demand, and regulatory pressure
  • Describe the environmental, social, and governance dimensions of ESG, including specific topics under each such as energy management, human capital, and cybersecurity
  • Compare the GRI, SASB, and TCFD reporting frameworks, explaining their different focus areas and when each applies
  • Explain how SASB standards now operate under the IFRS Foundation through ISSB, including IFRS S1 and IFRS S2
  • Assess the role of the circular economy model in waste management and environmental reporting

Who This Course Is For

  • Accountants and finance professionals who need a structured introduction to ESG reporting and disclosure requirements
  • Professionals involved in preparing or reviewing sustainability reports for their organisations
  • Business leaders who need to understand what ESG reporting frameworks require and how they differ

Prerequisites

  • No prior ESG knowledge is required; the course starts with foundational definitions
  • A general understanding of corporate reporting concepts is helpful

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