“CESG™”
Certified in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)™
Certification Training

Course Description

This course introduces the key principles and practical applications of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), an area of growing importance across (governmental and non-governmental) corporate and investment sectors. Participants will learn how ESG factors influence business decision-making, risk management, reporting, and long-term value creation.

The course takes a multidisciplinary approach, covering global ESG frameworks, regulatory and voluntary reporting and disclosure standards, materiality assessments, data management, and stakeholder engagement. It provides participants with the knowledge and tools needed to integrate ESG into their organizational roles and strategies, offering a solid foundation to support compliance, risk management, sustainability, and strategic decision-making in real-world business settings.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain core ESG principles and how they relate to corporate strategy, operations, ethics, governance, and compliance across industries.

• Identify and apply key ESG frameworks, standards, and regulatory requirements to support effective reporting, disclosure, and compliance practices.

• Evaluate ESG-related risks and opportunities by conducting materiality assessments and integrating ESG considerations into enterprise risk management and internal controls.

• Collect, manage, and analyze ESG data using performance metrics, scorecards, and key performance indicators (KPIs), and utilize technology – including AI and ESG platforms – to enhance data quality and reporting accuracy.

• Assess the impact of ESG performance on long-term value creation, including brand reputation, stakeholder trust, financial outcomes, and sustainable business models.

• Interpret ESG ratings, indices, and investor expectations to understand how ESG performance affects capital access, cost of financing, and investment decision-making.

• Incorporate ESG considerations into audit and assurance processes, including internal audits, financial reporting, and assurance readiness.

• Design stakeholder engagement strategies that align ESG initiatives with stakeholder priorities, transparency standards, and ethical principles.

• Benchmark ESG maturity and performance against industry peers, identify gaps, and implement continuous improvement measures to strengthen ESG leadership and resilience.

• Develop a strategic roadmap for ESG integration by addressing global implementation challenges, mitigating criticisms, enabling cross-functional collaboration, and embedding ESG into governance structures and business decision-making.