About the workshop
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations are becoming increasingly important for governments in many countries. Concern from citizens about environmental standards, social justice, corporate responsibility and sustainability is driving leaders and managers in the public, private and non-government sector to respond positively to growing ESG requirements. Our workshop on ESG focusses on helping you to develop policies and strategies that are coherent and targeted to achieving ESG goals. The sessions, discussions and practical case studies covered will enable you to relate the briefings and materials to your needs and align the learning with planning your next steps for implementing ESG in your organisation.
What the workshop will cover
You will be able to explore and discuss:
• What sustainability is and why it matters
• Ethical and corporate governance codes of practice
• Going beyond the green agenda to social and governance issues
• Defining green transition: green hubs
• Good practice in sustainability: thinking about supply chains and procurement
• Bad practice in sustainability: green-washing, hushing and dazzling
• What the Sustainable Development Goals mean for the developed and developing world
• Financial implications of ESG factors
• An introduction to International Sustainability (ISSB) Accounting Standards
• Progress with the Public Sector Sustainability Accounting Standards
• ESG reporting requirements and the importance of in-year reporting.
How participants will benefit
The programme will enable you to:
• Understand the role of policy-makers, managers and professionals (lawyers, accountants, auditors) in ESG
• Appreciate the social and corporate governance implications of better management of resources
• Implement stable management frameworks for sustainability
• Link sustainability holistically to risk management, performance management and effective resource allocation
• Understand the principles, challenges and benefits of International Sustainability Accounting and Auditing Standards and associated guidance
• Support Management Boards and political and managerial processes more effectively
• Understand the sustainability requirements of donor partners.