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Online Diploma

Diploma on Corporate Sustainability: Foundation Course (SA1)


Description
This course was developed by CSE and the content was supervised by Nikos Avlonas, who is a well known global sustainability expert who has taught more than 5,000 professionals and author of the book ‘’Practical Sustainability Strategies’’ in coordination with CSE. The course's philosophy is to provide you a step- by- step introduction to corporate sustainability and unique knowledge in a simple and practical way.
Content
  • Welcome!
  • Your Profile
  • UPDATED: Guidance on the Different Modules and How to Maximize Learning (Part 1)
  • Course Introduction by Rosalinda Sanquiche (Training & Research, CSE N. America)
  • Guidance on the Different Modules and How to Maximize Learning (Part 2)
  • Course Structure
  • Key Terms for Understanding Corporate Sustainability (Glossary)
  • NEW: Sector Specialization
  • Module 1 - The Definitions of Corporate Sustainability and ESG
  • Suggested Reading
  • The Rise of Sustainability
  • The Importance of Climate Change
  • Poverty is a Key Global Challenge
  • Historical Development of Sustainable Development and CSR Concepts
  • Sustainable Development Concept
  • CSR Concept and Definitions
  • Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
  • Sustainable Development & CSR
  • The Future - 3 Dimensions in Balance
  • Future Sustainability Risks for Corporations in the Next Decade
  • Sustainability and COVID-19
  • Video Presentation of the Key Points of Module 1
  • Quiz Module 1 (Online Diploma)
  • Questions?
  • MODULE 2 - SUSTAINABILITY (ESG) AND THE BUSINESS CASE FOR ADOPTION
  • Suggested Reading Module 2
  • The Kyoto Protocol
  • Climate Change Business Case
  • Stock Exchanges Legislation
  • Examples of Legislation - European Commission
  • Examples of Regulation - US
  • Examples of Regulation - Canada
  • CSDDD, CSRD and the SEC Proposal
  • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • Tools for Implementing the SDGs
  • Company Actions for Implementing the SDGs (The SDG Compass)
  • SDG Progress
  • SDGs Progress Report 2022
  • United Nations Climate Change conference - Conference of the Parties
  • Sustainability Reporting Regulation Trends
  • Case Study: Compliance with Laws & Regulations
  • Corporate Social Responsibility – Two Directions of Strategies
  • ESG Cases & Reactions
  • Sustainability (ESG) Related Risks
  • Benefits
  • Module 2 Quiz (Online Diploma) - Part 1
  • Module 2 Quiz (Online Diploma) - Part 2
  • Questions?
  • MODULE 3 - STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING
  • Suggested Reading
  • Stakeholder Identification, Prioritization and Engagement
  • Levi's Example of Supply Chain Engagement
  • Sustainability Context and Reporting
  • Global Reporting Initiative Sustainability Context and Reporting
  • A Glance Around the World
  • Sustainability Reports by Sector
  • Sustainability Report and Investors
  • Examples of Sustainability Reports by Sector
  • Module 3 Quiz (Diploma)
  • What did you learn in Module 3
  • Questions?
  • MODULE 4 - SUSTAINABILITY ESG GUIDELINES AND REPORTING
  • Suggested Reading
  • Guidelines and Rating Indices on Sustainability
  • The Global Compact
  • Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
  • Sustainability Standards Accounting Board (SASB)
  • Circular Economy
  • CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project)
  • Greenhouse Gas Protocol - Organizational & Operational Boundaries
  • Task-force on Financial Disclosure (TCFD)
  • Science-based Targets
  • Video Presentation of the Key Points of Module 4
  • Module 4 Quiz (Diploma)
  • Questions?
  • MODULE 5 - FUTURE TRENDS FOR THE SUSTAINABILITY PROFESSIONAL
  • Suggested Reading
  • A step by step approach to integrate sustainability in your organization
  • Tips for Sustainability Integration
  • What is your core business and your plans and expectations for the future?
  • Who and how important are your stakeholders and how to define relationships?
  • Where may stakeholder risks occur and what can be done to avoid them?
  • Which CSR activities are already implemented and ideas for the future?
  • How do you communicate your commitment?
  • The Sustainability (CSR) Manager
  • Video Presentation of the Key Points of Module 5
  • What did you learn in Module 5
  • Course Conclusions
  • Advanced Certified Sustainability Practitioner Global Course
  • Questions?
  • SUSTAINABILITY (CSR) STRATEGY SIMULATION
  • Sustainability (ESG) Strategy Simulation
  • RECORDED WEBINAR
  • How to avoid Greenwashing & integrate SDGs in Sustainability strategy & Report
  • RECORDED WEBINAR
  • HOW TO CREATE SUCCESSFUL SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGIES
  • FINAL QUIZ & ASSIGNMENT
  • Online Diploma Final Quiz
  • FInal Assignment - Question 1
  • FInal Assignment - Question 2
  • FInal Assignment - Question 3
  • FInal Assignment - Question 4
  • Get More Specialized Knowledge in Sustainability
  • Specialized Sustainability Knowledge and Becoming a Sustainability Practitioner
  • Sector Focus Mini Courses
  • The Future of the Sustainability Profession
  • CSE's Guide on the Future of the Sustainability Profession
  • RESOURCES - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  • Course Evaluation
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
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