ESG Module 1 – Introduction and Overview

This module provides an introduction to ESG, explaining each aspect’s key components, their importance in the corporate landscape and introducing the triple bottom line approach. As it progresses, we discuss the role of ESG in driving sustainable business practices, explore the benefits of integrating ESG into business strategies and describe the growing importance of ESG for investors, customers and stakeholders.

Understand ESG

Be able to outline what is meant by ESG, its benefits and how ESG plays a role in driving sustainable business practices

Realise its importance

Understand the triple bottom line approach and the growing importance of ESG to investors, customers and stakeholders

Know its benefits

Appreciate the benefits of ESG from mitigating risk to promoting long-term financial stability

Who’s this course for?

This module is part of a series aimed at all employees within an organisation, regardless of role or seniority level. 

Everyone who completes it will learn the same up-to-date information, thereby achieving a consistent level of knowledge throughout the business, and a stronger understanding of ESG-related policies by employees.

Take a look at our introductory course video!

Winning tactics for a sustainable strategies

"To prepare your company for the future, think about hiring or upskilling for the green economy now" (LinkedIn Article, June 2024)

How to sustain and grow your business for the future

The ESG programme comprises five short e-learning modules and is designed to give employees an introduction to ESG (Environmental Social and Governance), a closer look into each aspect of ESG and how ESG can - and should - be integrated into strategy. 

The programme is sector neutral and would suit anyone who needs to be aware of  ESG in the workplace.

There is no doubt that the importance of ESG will continue to grow with external pressures from climate change and the need for organisations to become more sustainable. Completing this range of modules will give learners an excellent foundation and understanding of corporate ESG considerations.