AGRC Certificate in ESG Principles & Standards

During the past several years, ESG has gained plenty of prominence throughout the corporate world as a growing number of organisations have started embracing its three pillars and setting up programmes targeting issues such as climate change, diversity, equity and inclusion, employee benefits, executive bonus structures, and more.   Pressure from stakeholders, the upcoming generation of professionals and consumers, and society at large have made it a crucial part of any organisation’s strategy to look after their activities and performance in these areas. In many cases, these organisations’ growth, stability, and continuity as businesses are at stake.   As part of this programme, you will pick up the ins and outs of ESG from a compliance and reporting perspective and be better prepared to help your organisation develop a sound, effective, and long-term strategy to tackle all ESG issues.   Course Features Here are the top seven (7) benefits delivered by the Association of Governance, Risk & Compliance’s Certificate in ESG Principles & Standards:

• Gain a deep understanding of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) from a compliance and reporting perspective, equipping you to navigate the complexities of modern corporate responsibilities.
• Learn to develop and implement effective, long-term strategies that address crucial ESG issues such as climate change, diversity, equity, and inclusion, ultimately contributing to your organisation’s growth, stability, and continuity.
• Enhance your ability to meet the expectations of stakeholders, including the upcoming generation of professionals and consumers, by integrating ESG principles into your organisation’s core strategy.
• Five (5) instructor-led training sessions, plus access to the 10-to15-hour online interactive ESG Certificate training programme.
• Two (2) attempts to pass the final exam consisting of 40 multiple choice questions.
• Free one-year membership to AGRC, where you can exchange knowledge and share experiences with GRC professionals worldwide.
• Use of the AGRC’s professional designation as a Compliance professional.

  Learning Outcomes Here’s what you can expect to achieve following the completion of this ESG Certificate:  

• Define the three ESG pillars—Environment, Social and Governance.
• Identify the importance of ESG and CSR programmes to an organisation’s corporate governance practices.
• Understand the main concepts behind Green Finance and how responsible banking, investment, and insurance work within this framework.
• Describe the objectives and main tenets of the many global initiatives set up to encourage policies that will contribute to the growth and advancement of ESG issues.
• Study the main ESG reporting standards and frameworks so that your organisation is better prepared to fulfil its reporting requirements under each.
• Understand the main concepts behind ESG investing.

  Who Should Attend  This course is ideal for anyone wishing to be introduced to ESG and the different compliance and reporting obligations that this sector might entail moving forward. Professionals carrying out the roles of directors, members of the Board, senior managers, lawyers, company secretaries, compliance and risk officers, and consultants may benefit from this course. No previous knowledge or experience is required, although it is assumed that participants have good knowledge of English and a sound educational background.