Course Description
The ESG Program aims to equip working professionals with a comprehensive understanding of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and their application within the organization’s industry. Through tailored learning tracks, participants will gain specialized knowledge relevant to their respective departments in.
The program aims to enhance participants’ awareness of ESG considerations, enabling them to integrate sustainable practices into their roles effectively and contribute to the promotion of responsible industry operations. The ‘best practices’ have been gathered through years of working with leading global corporations and are field proven.
Learning Outcome
- Understand what ESG is and its relevance in the organization sector.
- Explore potential opportunity areas where ESG considerations can be implemented by the organization.
- Understand how ESG investments affect stakeholders.
- Understand the risk implications of integrating ESG considerations.
- Understand the challenges and factors to consider while integrating ESG into the business model.
- Understand the importance of the application of ESG principles.
- Learn about green bonds and their benefits for issuers.
01. Introduction to ESG
- What is ESG?
- Objectives of ESG and COP28
- Significance of ESG
- Global drivers and trends of ESG
- Comparing and contrasting ESG vs CSR
- Where does ESG fit in an organization?
02. ESG Opportunities
- How can your organization create ESG Opportunities?
- What are some of the opportunities that lie in the Middle East region?
- Organization’s commitments to sustainable investing
- How can your organization add value to society by integrating ESG in its procedures?
03. Green and Sustainable Bond
- What is a green bond?
- Benefits of green bonds for issuers
- Organization’s plan for green finance
- What are ESG ratings?
- What are the factors considered by rating companies while assigning ESG ratings?
04. ESG Risk Considerations
- ESG factors: A better indication of risk?
- Compliance with ESG Procedures: What are the risks involved?
- Reputational Risk
- Operational Risk
- Compliance / Legal Risk
- Environmental, social, and governance issues
- Integrating ESG framework into Risk Management
05. Integrating ESG within the Organization
- How to incorporate ESG in the business model?
- How do stakeholders influence corporate ESG performance?
- How to steer capital towards a sustainable future?
- What are the challenges of integrating ESG from a policy perspective?
- Is ESG a one-size-fits-all?
- Translating ESG information to business intelligence
06. Department Importance of ESG
- Impact of ESG on the relevant departments of an organization:
- HR Department
- IT Department
- Compliance Department
- Communications Department
- Overview
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Course Description
The ESG Program aims to equip working professionals with a comprehensive understanding of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and their application within the organization’s industry. Through tailored learning tracks, participants will gain specialized knowledge relevant to their respective departments in.
The program aims to enhance participants’ awareness of ESG considerations, enabling them to integrate sustainable practices into their roles effectively and contribute to the promotion of responsible industry operations. The ‘best practices’ have been gathered through years of working with leading global corporations and are field proven.
Learning Outcome
- Understand what ESG is and its relevance in the organization sector.
- Explore potential opportunity areas where ESG considerations can be implemented by the organization.
- Understand how ESG investments affect stakeholders.
- Understand the risk implications of integrating ESG considerations.
- Understand the challenges and factors to consider while integrating ESG into the business model.
- Understand the importance of the application of ESG principles.
- Learn about green bonds and their benefits for issuers.
- Course Outline
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01. Introduction to ESG
- What is ESG?
- Objectives of ESG and COP28
- Significance of ESG
- Global drivers and trends of ESG
- Comparing and contrasting ESG vs CSR
- Where does ESG fit in an organization?
02. ESG Opportunities
- How can your organization create ESG Opportunities?
- What are some of the opportunities that lie in the Middle East region?
- Organization’s commitments to sustainable investing
- How can your organization add value to society by integrating ESG in its procedures?
03. Green and Sustainable Bond
- What is a green bond?
- Benefits of green bonds for issuers
- Organization’s plan for green finance
- What are ESG ratings?
- What are the factors considered by rating companies while assigning ESG ratings?
04. ESG Risk Considerations
- ESG factors: A better indication of risk?
- Compliance with ESG Procedures: What are the risks involved?
- Reputational Risk
- Operational Risk
- Compliance / Legal Risk
- Environmental, social, and governance issues
- Integrating ESG framework into Risk Management
05. Integrating ESG within the Organization
- How to incorporate ESG in the business model?
- How do stakeholders influence corporate ESG performance?
- How to steer capital towards a sustainable future?
- What are the challenges of integrating ESG from a policy perspective?
- Is ESG a one-size-fits-all?
- Translating ESG information to business intelligence
06. Department Importance of ESG
- Impact of ESG on the relevant departments of an organization:
- HR Department
- IT Department
- Compliance Department
- Communications Department