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Consulting Scheme Step A: Online Diploma on Corporate Sustainability: Foundation Course (SA1-Consulting)


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
  • How to Maximize Learning From This Course 
  • Tutor Presentation: Rosalinda Sanquiche 
  • Course Introduction by Tutor
  • Guidance on the Different Modules
  • Course Structure
  • Key Terms for Understanding Corporate Sustainability (Glossary)
  • Module 1 - The Definitions of Corporate Sustainability and ESG
  • Module 1 Objectives
  • Suggested Reading 
  • The Rise of Sustainability
  • The Rise of Sustainability 
  • The Importance of Climate Change
  • Poverty is a Key Global Challenge
  • Historical Development of Sustainable Development
  • Sustainable Development Concept
  • Corporate Social Responsibility and Definitions  
  • Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
  • Sustainable Development and Corporate Responsibility 
  • The Future - 3 Dimensions in Balance 
  • Allianz Risk Barometer 2025 — Global Business Risks 
  • Sustainability and COVID-19
  • Quiz Module 1 (Online Diploma)
  • Questions?
  • MODULE 2 - SUSTAINABILITY (ESG) AND THE BUSINESS CASE FOR ADOPTION
  • Module 2 Objectives
  • Suggested Reading Module 2
  • The Kyoto Protocol
  • Climate Change Business Case 
  • Stock Exchanges Legislation 
  • Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative 
  • Examples of Legislation - Europe
  • The ECGT Directive
  • Examples of Regulation - US
  • Examples of Regulation - Canada
  • UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Tools for Implementing the SDGs
  • Why SDGs are important for businesses?
  • Company Actions for Implementing the SDGs (The SDG Compass)
  • SDGs Progress Report 2025
  • United Nations Climate Change conference - Conference of the Parties (COP)
  • Sustainability Reporting Regulation Trends
  • Case Study: Compliance with Laws & Regulations 
  • Two Directions of Strategies
  • ESG Case & Reaction: BP 
  • ESG Case & Reaction: Apple 
  • 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
  • Module 3 Objectives
  • Suggested Reading
  • Stakeholder Identification, Prioritization and Engagement
  • Levi's Example of Supply Chain Engagement
  • Sustainability Context and Reporting
  • GRI Standards & Reporting
  • A Glance Around the World 
  • Sustainability Reports by Sector 
  • Sustainability Report and Investors 
  • Examples of Sustainability Reports by Sector
  • Module 3 Quiz (Diploma)
  • Questions?
  • MODULE 4 - SUSTAINABILITY ESG GUIDELINES AND REPORTING
  • Module 4 Objectives
  • Suggested Reading
  • Guidelines and Rating Indices on Sustainability
  • The Global Compact
  • GRI Standards 
  • Sustainability Standards Accounting Board (SASB) 
  • Circular Economy 
  • CDP 
  • Greenhouse Gas Protocol - Organizational & Operational Boundaries 
  • Task-force on Financial Disclosure (TCFD)
  • IFRS Standards
  • Science-based Targets 
  • The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) 
  • ESRS Introduction 
  • Overview of the ESRS Standards
  • ESRS and other frameworks
  • Module 4 Quiz (Diploma)
  • Questions?
  • MODULE 5 - FUTURE TRENDS FOR THE SUSTAINABILITY PROFESSIONAL
  • Module 5 Objectives
  • Suggested Reading
  • A step by step approach to integrate sustainability in your organization
  • Sustainability Strategy Example - Safeway
  • 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 activities are already implemented and ideas for the future 
  • How do you communicate your commitment? 
  • The Sustainability Manager 
  • State of the Sustainability Profession 2025
  • Course Conclusions
  • Questions?
  • SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY SIMULATION
  • Sustainability Strategy Simulation
  • Recorded Sessions & WEBINARs
  • VIDEO: Introductory Session and Terminology
  • Winning the ESG & NET-ZERO Race – Trends for 2024 and beyond
  • FINAL QUIZ & ASSIGNMENT
  • Online Diploma Final Quiz
  • Final Assignment
  • FInal Assignment - Question 1
  • FInal Assignment - Question 2
  • FInal Assignment - Question 3
  • FInal Assignment - Question 4
  • Sector Focus
  • Introduction
  • Sectors Presentation
  • Get More Specialized Knowledge in Sustainability
  • Specialized Sustainability Knowledge and Becoming a Sustainability Practitioner
  • 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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