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Sustainability Reporting

Online Certificate on Sustainability (ESG) Reporting (SA3)


Description
The philosophy of the course is to provide you with a step-by-step introduction to Sustainability Reporting and unique knowledge in a simple and practical way. Learn about GRI and other guidelines and how to create a Sustainability Report.
Content
  • Your personal information
  • Course Introduction
  • How to Maximize Learning From This Course
  • NEW MODULE (Module 7)
  • Course Objectives
  • Course Structure
  • Key Terms for Understanding Sustainability Reporting (Glossary)
  • Module 1 - What is Sustainable Development & the Business Case for Sustainabity
  • Module 1 Objectives
  • Module 1 Introduction
  • Module 1 Suggested Reading
  • The Business Case for Reporting
  • What is sustainable development?
  • 3 pillars of sustainable development as per the Earth Charter
  • Sustainable Development Time-line 1
  • Sustainable Development Time-line 2
  • The evolution of corporate sustainability
  • UN Sustainable Developement Goals
  • UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
  • Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR)
  • Mandatory ESG Disclosures Around the World
  • Why should investors care about ESG data?
  • Why report?
  • Why report? (2)
  • Report Objectives
  • Carrots & Sticks 2020: Key Findings on sustainability reporting
  • ESG Reporting Trends
  • A New Eco Social Contract
  • Quiz Module 1 (Sustainability Reporting)
  • MODULE 2 - THE GLOBAL REPORTING INITIATIVE - INTRODUCTION & PRINCIPLES
  • Module 2 Objectives
  • Module 2 Introduction
  • Module 2 Suggested Reading
  • Pick the Appropriate Reporting Standard
  • GRI's History
  • GRI: A Network Organization
  • Purpose of the Standards
  • GRI Reporting Trends
  • The business Case of Sustainability Reporing
  • Main Features of the GRI Standards
  • Structure of GRI Standards
  • What is contained in a disclosure
  • Application date & Information users
  • Two options for reporting using the GRI standards
  • The reporting process
  • Contents of GRI 1
  • Key concepts
  • Key concepts (2)
  • Reporting Principles
  • Tools for reporting on the Sustainable Developement Goals
  • Contents of GRI 2
  • GRI 3: Material Topics 2021
  • GRI Sector Standards
  • GRI Sector Standards Program - Introduction
  • Sustainability reporting standard for the oil and gas sector
  • GRI Topic Standards
  • 9 requirements
  • Reporting Principles
  • Omissions
  • Quiz Module 2 (Sustainability Reporting)
  • MODULE 3 - THE UNGC, THE ISO26000 AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING
  • Module 3 - Objectives
  • Module 3 Introduction
  • Module 3 Suggested Reading
  • Pick the Appropriate Reporting Standard
  • The United Nations Global Compact
  • The United Nations Global Compact: Benefits of Engagement
  • The United Nations Global Compact: the 10 Principles (+Video)
  • The United Nations Global Compact: Strategy
  • The United Nations Global Compact: Case Study
  • GRI: Tools for reporting on the Sustainable Development Goals
  • ISO26000
  • ISO26000: Benefits
  • ISO26000: Principles and Clauses
  • ISO26000 and GRI
  • VIDEO: The Launch of ISO26000
  • Quiz Module 3 (Sustainability Reporting)
  • MODULE 4 - HOW TO CREATE A SUSTAINABILITY REPORT (PREPARE & PLAN)
  • Module 4 Objectives
  • Module 4 Introduction
  • Module 4 Suggested Reading
  • Planning the Report and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Selection of Stakeholders
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Stakeholders and their Information Needs
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Dialogue
  • Planning the GRI Sustainability (ESG) Report
  • Planning the GRI Sustainability (ESG) report: Disclosures and Indicators
  • Quiz Module 4 (Sustainability Reporting)
  • MODULE 5 - MATERIALITY ASSESSMENT AND DATA COLLECTION
  • Module 5 Objectives
  • Module 5 Introduction
  • Module 5 Suggested Reading
  • Materiality and Data Collection
  • Materiality Assessment (Internal and External Factors)
  • Steps of Materiality Assessment
  • GRI Indicators for Reporting - Examples
  • Data Collection
  • Quality of Data
  • Setting Targets
  • The GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards: The Future of Reporting
  • Double Materiality
  • Quiz Module 5 (Sustainability Reporting)
  • What Did You Learn in Module 5
  • MODULE 6 - EXTERNAL ASSURANCE & COMMUNICATING THE SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
  • Module 6 Objectives
  • Module 6 Introduction
  • Module 6 Suggested Reading
  • External Assurance and Communication of the Report
  • Why Seek External Assurance?
  • Results of External Assurance
  • Standards for External Assurance
  • AA1000AS Aims and Benefits
  • AA1000AS Principles and Types of Engagement
  • ISAE3000 Objectives
  • ISAE3000 Focus Areas
  • Factors to Consider About Communicating the Report
  • Available Options for Communication
  • Examples of Communication Options
  • Stakeholder Feedback
  • Next Reporting Cycle
  • Quiz Module 6 (Sustainability Reporting)
  • Questions?
  • Module 7 - European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)
  • Module 7 Introduction
  • Module 7 Objectives
  • Module 7 Suggested Reading
  • ESRS Introduction
  • ESRS and other frameworks
  • External Assurance under the CSRD
  • ESRS and Double Materiality
  • Cross - cutting standards
  • ESRS 1
  • ESRS 2
  • Topical Standards
  • Environmental Sector ESRS E1 – E5
  • Social and Governance sector ESRS S1 – S4, G1
  • ESRS Mandatory Disclosures
  • GRI vs. ESRS
  • ISSB Standards vs. ESRS
  • Quiz Module 7 (Sustainability Reporting)
  • Questions?
  • SUSTAINABILITY (ESG) REPORTING SIMULATION
  • Sustainability (ESG) Reporting Simulation
  • CSE's Annual Research - ESG Ratings & Reporting
  • Abstract
  • CSE Annual Research 2022 Summary
  • Final Quiz and Assignment
  • Sustainability (ESG) Reporting Final Quiz
  • Sustainability (ESG) Reporting Final Assignment - Question 1
  • Sustainability (ESG) Reporting Final Assignment - Question 2
  • Sustainability (ESG) Reporting Final Assignment - Question 3
  • REFER & WIN
  • Refer & Win
  • BECOME AN ACCREDITED SUSTAINABILITY PROFESSIONAL
  • Become an accredited ESG Practitioner
  • COURSE EVALUATION
  • Course Evaluation
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
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