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This course provides a comprehensive exploration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, tailored for governance professionals seeking to navigate the evolving landscape of corporate responsibility and sustainability. Participants will explore the definition and evolution of ESG, analyse key drivers within the Australian market and regulatory environment, and understand how an organisation’s core purpose influences its ESG priorities and strategies.
The course also examines governance frameworks, critical environmental challenges, assessment and mitigation strategies, as well as methods for building a robust social license to operate, emphasising corporate best practices, robust ESG risk management, and transparent reporting.
By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to critically evaluate ESG factors impacting organisations, propose strategic recommendations to enhance ESG performance aligned with organisational purpose, and develop actionable plans to integrate and operationalise ESG strategies effectively within their respective organisations.
More details about the course
Learning outcomes ▼
Critically evaluate ESG factors impacting an organisation.
Propose strategic recommendations to enhance an organisation's ESG performance, ensuring these align with the organisation's purpose.
Develop a plan to effectively integrate and operationalise ESG strategies within an organisation.
Course structure ▼
Module 1:
Introduces ESG principles and the financial, reputational, and societal benefits of aligning them to your organisational strategy, along with guidance on navigating Australia's regulatory landscape.
Module 2:
Explores critical environmental challenges, including climate change and resource management, and examines strategies to assess, mitigate, and integrate sustainable practices into operations and supply chains.
Module 3:
Delves into social responsibility issues such as human rights and diversity, while also considering stakeholder engagement and ethical supply chain management to strengthen social license.
Module 4:
Focuses on corporate governance best practices, ESG-related risk management, and transparent disclosure techniques essential for effective ESG integration.
Module 5:
Explores actionable ESG strategies that align with organisational goals and values, leveraging tools and frameworks for seamless cross-departmental integration.
Module 6:
Examines emerging ESG trends, technological innovations, and strategies for fostering a culture of continuous improvement to shape sustainable business practices.
For this assessment, you will conduct a desk-based materiality assessment to critically evaluate the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors impacting an organisation. You will use your findings to propose strategic recommendations for enhancing ESG performance and develop a plan to integrate and operationalise these strategies in alignment with the organisation’s purpose.
Part B
For this assessment, you will draw on your professional experience to select specific activities that showcase your ability to meet the learning outcomes of this micro-credential. You will compile a curated portfolio of evidence and create a video explaining the evidence in more detail.
Part C
This assessment will measure your ability to critically reflect on your learning experience and consider how to apply the insights gained to future learning and professional practice.
For business ▼
We provide specialised in-house training to organisations who want to train large groups of staff.
What are the benefits on in-house training?
Train large numbers of staff.
Participate in customised training that caters to the needs of your staff and your organisation’s business objectives.
Invite and engage with your key clients, suppliers and contractors to ensure you’re working together with the same knowledge.
Mode of study: Online (self-paced) Time commitment: 42 hours with an access period of 8 weeks. Proficiency level: Established Digital badge issued: Micro-credential in Environmental, Social & Governance
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