Team Development 12 – ESG and Sustainability: Finance’s Role in Delivering Impact
Overview
This course offers finance teams the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both their business and the wider world. You’ll gain a solid introduction to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and sustainability, exploring how these issues affect businesses and the crucial role finance plays in addressing them. Through expert-led content, case studies, and practical exercises, you’ll learn to assess ESG risks and opportunities, align strategies with long-term value creation, and lead sustainability initiatives that drive positive change and business performance.
Learning Objectives:
After completion of this course, participants will be equipped to implement sustainable finance strategies that benefit their business and society.
Lessons:
Lesson 1: Overview
Explore how human activity affects the planet, what ESG and Sustainability mean for business, and the role of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals in driving global change.
Lesson 2: The Impact on Business Risk
This section explores five key Sustainable Development Goals that highlight common sustainability risks affecting business performance.
Lesson 3: The Impact Made by Businesses
This section looks at how businesses impact ESG and sustainability, highlighting the importance of understanding and managing that impact to drive positive change.
Lesson 4: Business Opportunities
Learn how ESG and sustainability drive business growth, reduce risk, and strengthen stakeholder trust—backed by practical examples and case studies.
Lesson 5: Supporting Decision-Making
Learn how ESG data helps businesses make smarter, ethical decisions that drive long-term value and impact.
Lesson 6: Selecting a Framework
Discover how to turn ESG and sustainability into a competitive advantage by choosing the right reporting framework and setting industry-relevant targets.
Lesson 7: Reporting Information
ESG and sustainability reporting is now essential for businesses, helping to improve operations, build reputation, and attract values-driven stakeholders—all while promoting transparency and trust.
Lesson 8: Regulatory Reporting
You’ll learn how to navigate evolving regulations, build strong reporting strategies, and ensure your organization stays compliant in a rapidly changing disclosure environment.
Lesson 9: The Role of Finance
We’ll explore how finance professionals can help define ESG strategies, set measurable goals, and support successful sustainability initiatives that align with business objectives.
Lesson 10: Practical Next Steps
Now that the course is complete, GrowCFO mentor Oliver Deacon shares expert tips to help you turn ESG and sustainability knowledge into practical action.
Additional Information
CPE Credit/CPD Hours: 3.6
Field of Study: Management Services
No prerequisite knowledge is required to be successful in this course.
No advance preparation is required.
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: QAS Self Study
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