Environmental, social, and governance (ESG)

Course Overview:

The training program aims to equip mid and high-level managers with strategic tools to drive sustainable growth by setting measurable targets and integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into core operations.

Prerequisite:

Sustainability Champions in supply chain, facilities, operations, or marketing roles.

Audience:

• Business professionals
• SME or corporate professionals
• Supply Chain professionals
• Operations professionals
• Marketing professionals

Topic 1: Evolving Sustainability Landscape

• Understanding how stakeholder expectations, regulations, new trends, and challenges influence corporate sustainability and impact sustainability strategies

Topic 2: Business Case for Sustainability

• Evaluating the financial benefits and competitive advantages of strong ESG performance
• Discovering cost-saving opportunities through sustainable practices
• Exploring the impact of sustainability on brand reputation and customer loyalty

Topic 3: Introduction to ESG

• Exploring the three pillars of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and their importance
• Understanding how ESG principles connect within the organization
• Analyzing how ESG contributes to long-term business sustainability

Topic 4: Developing Sustainability Vision Statement

• Creating a clear and concise vision statement aligning with long-term sustainability goals
• Crafting an actionable vision statement that reflects commitment to sustainability
• Defining key elements and values to drive the sustainability vision forward

Topic 5: Understanding KPIs vs. OKRs

• Differentiating between Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Objectives and Key Results (OKRs)
• Choosing suitable tools and metrics to measure sustainability progress
• Linking KPIs and OKRs to the organization’s sustainability strategy

Topic 6: Monitoring and Reporting Sustainability Performance

• Assessing sustainability efforts with data analysis
• Developing comprehensive performance reporting methods
• Refining strategies based on feedback