The adoption of ESG is increasing and organisations are rapidly incorporating it into mainstream business, but there is still much uncertainty around the topic. Our new ESG learning programme is focused on everything you need to know about ESG.
Two series of modules are designed to provide you with essential information and to inform you of the knowledge needed to start, or continue your ESG journey.
The series is divided into two categories of courses:
- Essential (6 modules)
- Inform (17 modules)
Essentials
£250 per learner, not including VAT
The Essential modules will provide you with a high-level overview of the key themes in ESG. These topics provide important foundational knowledge and include:
- Introduction to ESG
- ESG Reporting & Disclosure
- ESG Investing
- ESG Ratings
- Engaging your workforce on ESG
- Basics of Materiality
Learning Outcomes
By completing the Essential modules, you will be able to:
- Discuss what ESG is and why it is important.
- List a number of actions your organisation should take with regard to ESG/sustainability.
- Describe the various contexts and applications of ESG in today's market.
- Communicate the benefits of incorporating ESG/sustainability within your organisation.
*If you are new to Rio, you will be directed to our Rio platform where you will need to complete one form to register before purchasing the course. If you are already an Engage user, you will be directed straight to the shopping cart. For all other users, please contact your System Administrator.
Inform
£200 per learner, not including VAT
The ESG Inform modules dive deeper into the details of various sub-topics. The learning time required per module is around 10-12 minutes.
Topics cover in the ESG Inform series include
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CDP
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Environmental Factors
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EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR)
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EU Taxonomy
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GRESB
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Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
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Governance Factors
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Green, Social, Sustainability Bonds
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MSCI
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UN Principles of Responsible Investment (UNPRI)
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Science-based Targets Initiative (SBTi)
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Social Factors
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Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB)
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Sustainalytics
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Task-force on Climate-related Finance Disclosure (TCFD)
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Undertaking Materiality Assessments
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World Economic Forum (WEF) Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics
Learning Outcomes
By completing the Inform modules, you will be able to:
- Recognise the different ESG reporting frameworks and describe its application and focus areas.
- Identify reporting that is required from your organisation.
- Explain the breadth of issues related to ESG and sustainability and how it relates to organisations.
- Discuss how ESG is applied in the finance sector in comparison to the corporate sector.
- Demystify the jargon that comes from various acronyms and terms within the ESG and sustainability sphere.
*If you are new to Rio, you will be directed to our Rio platform where you will need to complete one form to register before purchasing the course. If you are already an Engage user, you will be directed straight to the shopping cart. For all other users, please contact your System Administrator.
Essential + Inform Combo
£400 per learner, not including VAT.
Our combination package includes all modules from both the Inform series and the Essential series to provide a comprehensive learning experience.
*If you are new to Rio, you will be directed to our Rio platform where you will need to complete one form to register before purchasing the course. If you are already an Engage user, you will be directed straight to the shopping cart. For all other users, please contact your System Administrator.