Course description
Introduction to ESG Reporting
This ESG course is available as a face to face event or as a virtual, online training!
It has been developed to provide professionals from various disciplines with an introduction to the field of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Reporting[1]. By looking at the development of ESG reporting, the key stakeholders and frameworks that exist, and what you can expect in the future, we will provide a solid foundation for understanding how you and your organisation will be affected. And the impact is going to be pervasive and significant.
By understanding this ESG reporting you will be prepared for these impacts and able to participate in conversations at an organisational level about how best to adapt to, embrace and report based on these requirements.
At the end of this course participants will be able to:
- Define ESG Reporting
- Appreciate the context in which ESG reporting has developed
- Identify potential impacts on organisations
- Describe the key stakeholders and standards setting frameworks in ESG reporting
- Identify current and proposed ESG reporting requirements in various jurisdictions
- Discuss expectations about future developments in the ESG reporting
[1]ESG reporting is one manifestation of a type of organisational reporting that captures more than just financial information. Other terms have also been used including Corporate Social Reporting/Disclosure (CSR/D), Triple Bottom Line Reporting, and Sustainability Reporting, each has come with it's own approach and focus. We use the term ESG as a catch all for the purposes of this session.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to ESG reporting for business professionals from a wide range of backgrounds. It may be particularly useful to:
- Accountants, who will see increasing expectations for the integration of ESG and Financial Information, both internally and externally.
- Those charged with governance, who will be expected to understand the strategic impact of ESG issues on organisations and the accuracy of statements made by their organisation in this area.
- Lawyers, who will need to assess compliance with increasingly complex ESG requirements.
- Managers, who will be expected to comply ESG regulations and report internally information necessary to prepare ESG reports.
- Investor relations professionals who will need to be “on-message” with regards to ESG reporting
- Investors and other users of organisational reports, who will see a significant increase in the amount of ESG information reported.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Having completed this course you will be able to:
- describe the context in which ESG reporting operates
- discuss the current status of, and future expectations about, ESG reporting regulation
- direct organisational efforts to adapt to new expectations
- identify current practice in ESG Reporting
CPE credits are available for all courses.
Training Course Content
This course is designed to cover the following key topics:
- What is ESG Reporting?
- What is driving the interest in ESG Reporting?
- Who are the key stakeholders in ESG Reporting?
- What do the ESG Reporting frameworks look like?
- What does an ESG Report look like?
- What does it mean for organisations to measure and report ESG information?
- What are the current (and proposed) requirements related to ESG Reporting in key jurisdictions?
- The "climate first" approach – a special look at the Financial stability Board’s framework for Climate-related Financial Disclosure
- What does the future look like for ESG Reporting?
Why choose IASeminars
We've been training for 20 years.
50% of our business comes from returning clients.
We offer instructor-led training in international locations, over Zoom or in house.
Reviews
Average rating 4.8
IASeminars gives a robust summary in the form of a training for important financial topics.
A great session by Bob. Very useful information in particular the case studies in breakout rooms. It was eye opener on ESG.
Expenses
The cost of this training course is £750 + VAT for face to face events and £395 + VAT for virtual events.
In-House Training
In addition to the scheduled dates and locations, IASeminars can also run this course as in-house training, to meet the specific requirements of your team. Contact them here to request a customised training solution for your team.
IAS is top notch in Accounting courses both virtual and on site. I have attended two courses with them and they are of immense benefits to me in my work as a Certified Accountant.