Welcome to the ESG Tools and Application Module
From sustainability Reporting Standards such as GRI, SASB, and CDP, to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, MSCI and B Corp Certification, you may ask “why are there so many ESG tools out there?”, or “why should I use X when I already have Y?”. While all these tools can help your organisation implement ESG, understanding them and selecting the right combinations will help tremendously in your journey to be a good company. This course will provide you with a basic structure to understand and differentiate the different ESG tools in the market. You will also learn their purposes, intended audience, strengths and limitations, and how they can work in harmony with each other to implement ESG in your organisation. Finally, we will have a discussion on some of the common red flags in ESG implementation such as Green, Blue and Pinkwashing, and more.
At the end of this module, learners will be able to:
- Learn and differentiate the ESG Tools, which include Sustainability Standards and Frameworks, Indices or Ratings, and Certifications or Labels; and
- Discover how to implement ESG in your business which includes the following:
- Identifying your goals
- Selecting the right ESG Tools
- Collecting Data and Benchmarking current Practices
- Presenting and Reporting ESG Practices
- Committing to and improving ESG in your business, and
- Appreciating the Risks and Hurdles in ESG
Learning Methodology
In this course, learners are required to undergo the e-learning module. Learners are encouraged to read all the reading materials and videos provided in the module to deepen and enhance their understanding of ESG. It is recommended that learners spend 4 to 5 hours a week to complete the course within the 2-week time frame upon enrolment.
It is mandatory for learners to:
- Participate and post answers on the discussion boards, quizzes and case study.
- Get started with the e-learning before attempting the learning activities and attending the Live webinar.
- Attend a Live webinar conducted by the Trainer/Facilitator and guest speakers where learners are encouraged to engage in the Q&A sessions.
