Organisations are increasingly required to disclose their approaches to improving sustainable operations using Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting.

On this two-week course, you’ll trace the evolution of sustainability as a primary business concern, with growing demand from stakeholders for organisational transparency. You’ll explore the drivers of sustainability and learn how sustainability practices can result in value creation.

Investigate the business applications of sustainability in different contexts

Organisations need a tailored approach to ESG, suited to their size and business needs.

Using a range of case studies, you’ll examine sustainability initiatives in practice and learn how they have added value to each business.

You’ll learn to explain the importance of focussing on sustainability in your strategy, business model, risk management, and reporting.

Examine the link between sustainability and value creation

Data suggests sustainability measures contribute to improved company performance, new opportunities, and revenue growth.

You’ll discover five ways that sustainability can add value to an organisation, from top-line growth to reduced regulatory interventions.

With this knowledge, you can consider sustainability measures that manage sustainability requirements and deliver a competitive edge.

Learn how to embed beneficial sustainability practices into your organisational strategy

You’ll explore various sustainability frameworks, equipping you with the practical tools to begin your sustainability transformation.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to identify the environmental and social impacts of your organisation’s processes and have gained the knowledge and tools to adopt strategic sustainability practices that add value to your organisation.