Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
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Build a strong foundation in ESG principles and learn how to apply them to responsible and forward-thinking governance.
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) frameworks have become essential tools for evaluating organisational responsibility, long-term value and ethical leadership.
This course introduces the core principles of ESG and explores how they influence both strategic decision-making and day-to-day governance practices.
You will gain a foundational understanding of how ESG factors are used by investors and stakeholders to assess organisational performance and risk.
The course breaks down each component: environmental considerations such as climate impact and sustainability, social factors like labour practices and community engagement, and governance structures that ensure accountability, ethical conduct and compliance.
Designed for governance professionals, board members and decision-makers, this course will help you connect ESG principles with your own thinking and responsibilities, equipping you to lead with purpose, awareness and accountability in a rapidly evolving landscape.
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Section A – Governance Principles Section B – Professional Practices Section C – Personal Thinking A short course is assessed as follows: We provide specialised in-house training to organisations who want to train large groups of staff. What are the benefits on in-house training? Learning objectives ▼
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- Assessment: Knowledge checks, quiz questions, and a case study response.
Proficiency level: Emerging
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Capabilities : Leading , ESG , Critical & Independent Thinking , Value Generation & Performance , Ethics & Integrity , Collaborating & Influencing