ESG and Sustainability Excellence

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting is no longer optional – it’s a strategic asset that can significantly enhance your organization’s reputation among investors, regulators, ESG rating agencies, and financial institutions. As sustainability continues to gain traction, many institutional investors are now directing capital exclusively toward companies with transparent ESG performance metrics.

ESG considerations are increasingly central to the decisions of analysts, investors, consumers, and employees, and they’ve become a consistent item on boardroom agendas. Despite its growing importance, ESG compliance can be overwhelming. Multiple frameworks, evolving regulations, and increasing disclosure expectations make ESG reporting complex and challenging. With mandatory reporting requirements emerging worldwide, now is the time to strengthen your ESG approach.

This workshop will help you build a strong foundation in ESG and Sustainability principles, exploring global best practices and frameworks. As voluntary reporting shifts toward mandatory compliance in many regions, understanding ESG is critical for organizations that want to thrive today and tomorrow. Those who master ESG are better positioned for accelerated growth and long-term success.

Course Overview

This online course explores the core challenges of ESG and Sustainability Performance Management. You’ll learn how to align your ESG strategy with regulatory demands, improve scoring and reporting, and embed ESG into risk management and business planning. You’ll also examine stakeholder expectations and investor pressures while applying practical ESG insights across your organization.

Module 1: Introduction to ESG and Sustainability

  • What is ESG and how does it compare to sustainability?
  • Key definitions, purposes, and applications

Module 2: ESG and Sustainability Reporting

  • Overview of global and national ESG frameworks:
    • Integrated Reporting Framework
    • Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
    • Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB)
    • ISSB Sustainability Disclosure Standards
    • UN Sustainable Development Goals
    • WEF Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics
    • JSE Voluntary Sustainability Disclosure Guidance
  • Understanding materiality: financial, dynamic, impact, and double materiality

Module 3: Climate Change Disclosures

  • Exploring the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
  • Real-world applications and best practices

Module 4: Developing an ESG Strategy

  • Where to begin and what to consider
  • Step-by-step guidance for building an effective ESG strategy

Module 5: Board and Executive Engagement

  • How to involve senior management and board members
  • Collaboration across departments
  • Meeting investor expectations and enhancing ESG delivery

Module 6: Case Studies

  • International and local ESG success stories
  • Group discussions and hands-on application

Closing Session:

  • Open discussion on key insights and challenges
  • What works, what doesn’t: success factors and takeaways
  • Q&A session