Introduction to ESG & Sustainability
This short, interactive eLearning course is designed to immediately equip you with essential sustainability insights for strategic impact within your organisation.
In a world where sustainability is no longer optional, understanding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles becomes critical for every business.
This concise course, designed by leading ESG experts, offers a deep dive into the essentials of ESG and sustainability, empowering you to drive impactful changes within your organisation.
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Learning Outcomes
Target Audience
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Newcomers to ESG and corporate sustainability
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Professionals updating their ESG knowledge
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Veriport software users aiming to enhance sustainability reporting and strategy development
Expertly Curated Content: Benefit from materials compiled by senior consultants, focused on real-world applications and strategic insights
Global Compliance:
Stay ahead of
regulatory requirements
with detailed analyses
of ESG compliance
across different
regions
Practical Tools for Impact: Leverage the Veriport
ESG Framework to build a
credible sustainability
strategy and
report effectively
Professional Readiness: Prepare for roles in ESG leadership, sustainability reporting, and strategic development with a comprehensive skill set
3 Primary Courses - Content Overview
Our eLearning modules on a dedicated LMS platform offer 60-minute courses aimed at enhancing understanding and skills in sustainability and carbon reporting.
Designed for both beginners and those seeking a refresher, these courses cover essential sustainability concepts, standardise terminology, and help in setting pertinent targets to uphold credibility.
Introduction to
ESG & Sustainability
Getting Started
Objectives of this course
Course material
Contact and support
What is ESG
A sustainability lens
A strategic tool
Drivers of ESG and sustainability
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Investor demand
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Regulatory and legal frameworks
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Consumer and stakeholder expectations
ESG and Regulatory Compliance
Regional regulations and requirements
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European Union (EU)
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United Kingdom (UK)
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United States (USA)
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Africa
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Asia and Australia
ESG, Impact and Value Creation
Impact
Value creation
ESG and Sustainability Management
Materiality
Sustainability management
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Structured sustainability management
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ESG vs. sustainability
ESG and Sustainability Reporting
Approach
Reporting standards and frameworks
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Selected standards:
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Selected frameworks
Consolidation of the sustainability reporting landscape: ESRS, GRI, and IFRS
Verification and assurance
Veriport ESG
Introduction
to Materiality
Getting Started
Objectives of this course
Course material
Contact and support
Introduction
Materiality
A Brief ESG and Sustainability Recap
Materiality and Reporting
Materiality - Sustainability Reporting Context
Sustainability Reporting Role Players
Materiality Perspectives
Financial Materiality
Impact Materiality
Double Materiality
Dynamic Materiality
Associated Principles
The Converging Reporting Landscape
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The European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)
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The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Universal Standards
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The International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Foundation S1 and S2 Standards
The Materiality Process
The 4-step Approach
Management Approach
Introduction to
Carbon & Climate
Getting Started
The Carbon Story
Greenhouse Gasses
Climate Change
The Global Response
Greenhouse Gas Protocol
Carbon Markets
Carbon Offsets
Compliance Markets
Voluntary Market
Carbon Reporting
Carbon Footprint
Reporting Approach
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Standard
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Boundary
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Emission Sources
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Data Collection
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Calculation and Emission Factors
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Calculation Tools
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Calculation Formula
Corporate Carbon Footprint
What is a Corporate Carbon Footprint
What is a Carbon Footprint Report
Why Compile a Footprint
Emission Sources
Direct and Indirect Emission Sources
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Scope 1 Emissions
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Scope 2 Emissions
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Scope 3 Emissions
GHG Emissions Inventory
How to construct an organisational GHG emissions inventory
Calculating a Carbon Footprint
Data Collection
Calculation
Verification
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Are You Ready to Lead in Sustainability?
Join us in this transformative course and pave the way for a sustainable future.
Enroll now to start influencing positive change within your organisation and beyond.
For course enrollment and more information, reach out to info@veriport.co.