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Corporate Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) : Expert ESG – #163
Context
- ESG is an acronym that stands for environment, social and governance.
- Although the term “ESG” first appeared in a UN report in 2004, it wasn’t until the late 2010s and early 2020s that ESG emerged as an approach that was much more proactive than reactive.
- ESG has now evolved into a comprehensive framework that includes key elements concerning environmental and social impact, as well as how governance structures can be modified to optimize stakeholder well-being.
Objectives
- Understand the ESG context.
- Learn about ESG legislation and regulations.
- Understand sustainable development deliverables.
- Know what a sustainable supply chain is.
- How to create an ESG strategy.
- Know how to implement ESG in your company.
- Know how to produce a Sustainability and ESG report.
Recommanded for
- Those responsible for implementing and preparing ESG reports within the company.
- Professionals in charge of ESG reporting who wish to deepen their knowledge in this field.
Prerequisites
No prerequisites.
Pedagogy
The history and background of ESG, as well as the various laws and regulations, are explained. The requirements and guidelines necessary for the practical implementation of ESG, as well as related reporting, are explained throughout the hands-on activities.
Specific operating conditions for remote sessions
- Have a PC equipped with a microphone, a webcam and, if possible, a headset for greater comfort. Note: wallpapers are available on Zoom or Teams to hide the background.
- Have a good Internet connection, which should be tested before the session.
- Settle down in a quiet, isolated place; set yourself to “unavailable” status on Teams; close your email access, and mute your phone, so as not to be disturbed during the session.
- Participants from the same organisation should not be grouped together in the same room, but each at their own desk.
- This Quiz must be taken with the webcam and microphone open. We may need to check that you are alone in the room.
- Please sign in 5 minutes before the start of the session.
Evaluation mode
- Knowledge test (MCQ).
Course materials
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Participant file containing presentations made during the course. Training materials in digital format are made available to trainees a few days before the course.
To go further
Trainings :
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ISO 45001 – Occupational Health and Safety system auditor according to ISO 19011 – #14
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ISO 14001: 2015 – Understanding and applying the requirements of the standard – #15
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ISO 14001 – Become an environmental management system auditor – #18
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ISO 50001- Become an Energy Management System auditor – #505
Consulting services: EURO-SYMBIOSE can assist you in the concrete implementation in your company. Contact us to know more about it.
1. Introduction – ESG basics
2. Basic ESG legislation and regulations
3. Introducing ESG into a company
4. Expected sustainability results
5. Steps for creating and implementing your ESG strategy
6. Measurement and data
7. Sustainability communication
8. Sustainable supply chain
9. Footprint, GHG (greenhouse gas emissions) and scope 1-2-3 indicators
10. GRI – Global Reporting Initiative and European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)
11. ESG report
12. Sustainability Report
13. Green communication and greenwashing
