ESG Essentials: Sustainable Business Strategies for a Changing World

As ESG (environmental, social and governance) issues continue to gain momentum, companies worldwide need to be able to incorporate ESG criteria into business decisions to make them sustainable. But this can be challenging since there often is no global consensus on the scope, standards, and metrics of ESG performance. 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. 3b

• Explore the origins, standards, and frameworks related to ESG.
• Analyze environmental factors and resource management in the context of ESG.
• Understand sustainable/green finance and its role in supporting environmental initiatives.
• Examine social factors, risks, and opportunities associated with ESG.
• Explore corporate governance practices that align with ESG materiality.
• Develop leadership skills to make positive changes through ESG integration.
• Understand how ESG relates to ethical business models, both now and in the future.