To make the enterprises gain the whole landscape of ESG information disclosure standards by providing a framework to:
- a) have knowledge of the popular and various ESG information disclosure standards
- b) have knowledge of how to apply the appropriate ESG information disclosure standards into their corporate management
c) proactively improve ESG management and related performances
Learn how to integrate sustainability/ESG factors into the corporate management system and appropriately disclose the sustainability performances to engage with their key stakeholders. The whole landscape of ESG standards is an important opportunity for enterprises to align their strategic direction and increase focus on improving sustainability performances.
Be aware of the key initiatives for enterprises to disclosure their ESG information and performances and be aware of all popular standards in order to select the appropriate ESG information disclosure standards under the context of business model.
Identify the requirements of an effective ESG information disclosure standard, and what this means for enterprises. Gain a thorough understanding of the history and development of ESG, key standards and the important requirements of every key standard. You’ll learn to interpret and apply the key concepts and requirement of the standard to existing management within your organization.
Day 1
9am-12am
To explain the concept and development of ESG, and to introduce corporates’ motivation of ESG information disclosure, guiding delegates to understand the value of ESG information disclosure from a macro perspective.
[Contents included: The Relationship Between Sustainability, ESG and CSR / Status quo and Drivers of ESG / Interaction and Discussion, etc.]
12am-1pm BREAK
1pm-5pm
To demonstrate mainstream ESG information disclosure standards and practices, equipping delegates with knowledge of how to identify and apply the appropriate ESG information disclosure standards into their corporate management.
[Contents included: Mainstream ESG Information Disclosure Standards / Introduction and Practices of GRI / Introduction and Practices of SASB / Interaction and Discussion, etc.]
Day 2
9am-12am
Continue to demonstrate mainstream ESG information disclosure standards and practices, equipping delegates with knowledge of how to identify and apply the appropriate ESG information disclosure standards into their corporate management.
[Contents included: Introduction and Practices of ESRS / Introduction and Practices of ISSB / Interaction and Discussion, etc.]
12am-1pm BREAK
1pm-5pm
Continue to demonstrate mainstream ESG information disclosure standards and practices, equipping delegates with knowledge of how to identify and apply the appropriate ESG information disclosure standards into their corporate management.
[Contents included: Introduction and Practices of TCFD / Introduction and Practices of HKEX ESG Reporting Guide / Key Considerations and Approaches to Corporate ESG Disclosure / Interaction and Discussion, etc.]
How will I benefit?
This course will help you:
- Be aware of the ESG meaning, motivation and tendency
- Be aware of the initiatives for enterprises to disclose their ESG information
- Map the whole landscape of popular ESG information disclosure standards
Be aware of the sustainability risk management in the corporate business
What will I learn?
You will learn about:
- What does ESG mean? What initiates ESG development?
- Why ESG information disclosure is important for an enterprise?
- The key ESG information disclosure standards, i.e GRI, ISSB S1&S2, SASB, ESRS, HKEX ESG Guideline, TCFD
- How to select the applicable ESG information disclosure standards for enterprises?
Case study and best practices
