Corporate ESG & Sustainability Awareness
As businesses navigate an increasingly complex global economy, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) has become critical for long-term success.ESGprinciplesareshapinginvestmentdecisionsworldwide,with sustainablefundsseeingrecordinflowsof$649billionin2021—an astounding10-foldincreasesince2018.RegulatoryframeworksliketheEU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) further emphasize
transparent sustainability reporting, highlighting the urgency for businesses to adapt
In Malaysia, ESG is taking centre stage with Bursa Malaysia’s phased implementation of enhanced sustainability reporting requirements starting in
2023. Recent surveys indicate 76% of institutional investors in Malaysia now factor ESG into their investment decisions. This workshop empowers middle
management with the skills and knowledge to align their operations with these evolving expectations, ensuring both compliance and competitive advantage
- Define ESG principles and their components
- Explain the importance of ESG in business operations and decision-making
- Demonstrate how to integrate ESG into departmental processes
- Evaluate current practices and identify ESG risks and opportunities
- Compare ESG frame works to determine the best fit for organizational needs
- Develop a tailored ESG action plan for their teams
- Executives
- Senior executives
- Team leads
- Supervisors
- Middle management professionals responsible for decision-making
- Resource allocation
- Operational excellence across industries
Assessment
i. A Pre-and Post-Training Test will be provided at the beginning and end of the programme to gauge the participant’s level of competency upon workshop completion
ii. MCQ questions via an online platform will be specifically designed to evaluate the participants’ realization of the programme
As the focus is on skills training, the approach of the program is practical one, i.e., “Learning by Doing”. This is a highly participative and interactive program using a variety of training techniques. Participants will have opportunities to practice with work-related training material.
The approaches used would include: Short lecture store in force the basics Liberal use of discussions to enhance understanding and confidence; individual and group exercises that are workplace-oriented; video presentations Extensive use of training activities including exercises, quizzes, role-plays, and games that stimulate learning and participation
The method of training and facilitation will be participant-spaced, participative and skills-oriented. In addition to short lectures and discussions there will be individual and syndicate group exercises benefiting particularly from the cross exchange of personal experience and group dynamics
Day 1
- Module 1: Climate & Sustainability Awareness
• ESG Basics: Definitions and context
• Climate Change and Sustainable Development Trends
• Mapping UNSDGs to ESG Frameworks - Practical session
- Module 2:EmbracingSustainabilityEssentials
• Define Sustainability & ESG
• ESG vs Sustainability vs CSR
• ESG importance to SMEs - Practical session
- Module 3:CarbonFootprintManagement
- Define carbon footprint
- Understand carbon footprint
- GHG Protocol Essentials
- Ways to measure & reduce carbon footprint
- Strategies for reducing carbon emissions
- Practical session
Day 2
- Module4:ESGReportingandFrameworks
- ESG vs. Sustainability Reporting
- Overview of Global and Local Reporting Frameworks
- Best Practices for Effective ESG Reporting
- Practical session
- Module5: Embedding ESG into Operations
- Identify ESG risks and opportunities
- Incorporate ESG into team goals and KPIs
- Align departmental practices with corporate ESG strategies
- Practical session
- Module 6: Integrate ESG & Sustainability into the Organization
- Energy Conservation Techniques
- Creating a Green Workplace
- Waste Reduction Strategies
- Practical session
- Post-Assessment
- Written Test & Discussion
- Q&A slot
- Evaluation Form
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