About this Course
Business leaders and industry professionals must educate themselves and embrace the complexity of ESG in order to lead their organizations towards sustainability. This course is designed to provide professionals from all backgrounds and industries with a foundational understanding of primary ESG concepts. Learners will gain perspectives on how a company’s economic, financial, and ethical purposes can and should be aligned for its overall performance. The course is pragmatic and practical, leveraging real-world case studies. The course is meant to be a holistic starting point for people of any background, providing a high-level understanding of ESG frameworks and concepts. The breadth of topics and relatable case studies should be appropriate for international audiences of any level, from early stage careers to senior executives and directors of multinational companies
What You'll Learn
- Explore ESG origins, standards, and frameworks
- Understand sustainable finance and environmental initiatives
- Examine governance practices and develop leadership skills
- Understand ESG relation to ethical business models
Prerequisites
- Basic computer and internet skills
- Ability to follow course instructions in English and complete activities
Instructors
David Bishop
HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute BBA (Law) & LLB Programme Director,
Lucia Loposova