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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

Comprehend ESG

Grasp the foundations of ESG, understanding its role as a strategic, sustainability lens.

Navigate Compliance

Master the regulatory landscape across key global regions including the EU, UK, USA, and beyond.

Drive Impact

Learn how ESG can be a vehicle for real impact and value creation within your organisation.

Strategic Management

Use ESG for effective sustainability management. Leverage the Veriport ESG Framework for structured reporting.

Target Audience

  • Newcomers to ESG and corporate sustainability

  • Professionals updating their ESG knowledge

  • 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.
 

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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

  • Investor demand

  • Regulatory and legal frameworks

  • Consumer and stakeholder expectations

 

ESG and Regulatory Compliance
Regional regulations and requirements

  • European Union (EU)

  • United Kingdom (UK)

  • United States (USA)

  • Africa

  • Asia and Australia

 

ESG, Impact and Value Creation

Impact

Value creation

 

ESG and Sustainability Management

Materiality

Sustainability management

  • Structured sustainability management

  • ESG vs. sustainability


ESG and Sustainability Reporting

Approach

Reporting standards and frameworks

  • Selected standards:

  • Selected frameworks

Consolidation of the sustainability reporting landscape: ESRS, GRI, and IFRS

Verification and assurance

Veriport ESG

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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

  •  The European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)

  • The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Universal Standards

  • The International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Foundation S1 and S2 Standards

 

The Materiality Process
The 4-step Approach
Management Approach

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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

  • Standard

  • Boundary

  • Emission Sources

  • Data Collection

  • Calculation and Emission Factors

  • Calculation Tools

  • 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

  • Scope 1 Emissions

  • Scope 2 Emissions

  • Scope 3 Emissions

GHG Emissions Inventory
How to construct an organisational GHG emissions inventory

 

Calculating a Carbon Footprint
Data Collection
Calculation
Verification

Veriport ESG: Your Sustainability Partner

Veriport's solutions are designed to address the core objectives of building a credible sustainability strategy, setting measurable ESG targets, and developing impactful reports. The Veriport ESG Framework is a comprehensive tool, offering over 350 topics and focus areas, enabling detailed target setting and performance management across your organisation.

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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.

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