ESG in Practice is a 9-hour training program covering the fundamental principles of ESG and the latest developments in the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), with a strong practical focus on materiality assessment and the preparation of ESG sustainability reports and disclosures.
The aim of the program is to introduce participants to the three key pillars of sustainability - Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) - in a clear and practical way.
Participants will explore how these pillars are reflected in corporate goal setting (MDGs–SDGs–ESG), which standards and regulatory frameworks are currently evolving (including the CSRD), and which tools are available to businesses to help them identify opportunities through materiality and double materiality assessments. The programme will also examine how businesses can develop the ESG disclosures and reports needed to support their growth and access to financing.
The program includes an extensive hands-on component, during which participants will work on double materiality assessments and the development of ESG reports.
This programme is designed for:
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
1. Introduction to ESG
This module aims to introduce participants to the ESG approach by presenting its key concepts and definitions, outlining its historical evolution, and exploring future developments.
Topics include:
2. EU Reporting Frameworks – EFRAG & CSRD
An overview of the European sustainability reporting landscape, including the role of EFRAG and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
3. Workshop #1: The Role of Materiality Assessment in the ESG Approach
This module aims to familiarize participants with practical materiality assessment methodologies, which form a fundamental building block of a company's ESG strategy.
Upon completion of this module, participants will be able to:
Practical Workshop: Materiality Assessment
Working in groups, participants will examine real-world materiality assessments conducted by different companies, critically evaluating and analysing their approaches.
4. Workshop #2: ESG as a Strategic Business Approach
This module aims to highlight the potential of ESG as an integral component of corporate strategy and strategic decision-making.
Topics include:
Case Study – Practical Workshop
Working in groups, participants will explore a company case study and develop a corporate strategy based on the ESG approach.
Dr. Athanasios Gkegas is an Officer of the Greek Army, and a graduate of the Military School of Evelpidon and the National Technical University of Athens.He holds two postgraduate degrees from t ...
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