ESG Sustainability & Integrated Reporting

ESG Sustainability & Integrated Reporting explores how organisations measure, manage and report environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance within structured sustainability and integrated reporting frameworks. The course examines global reporting standards, regulatory developments and stakeholder expectations, while linking ESG performance to long-term value creation.

As investors, regulators and society demand greater transparency, organisations must move beyond traditional financial reporting to demonstrate responsible governance, environmental stewardship and social impact. ESG risks and opportunities now directly influence access to capital, reputation, competitiveness and sustainability. Entities must therefore integrate ESG considerations into strategy, risk management and reporting processes.

This course provides a practical understanding of ESG principles, sustainability metrics, integrated thinking and global reporting frameworks such as the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (ISSB), GRI Standards and Integrated Reporting Framework. It equips professionals with the tools to align sustainability reporting with corporate strategy and regulatory expectations.

TARGET COMPETENCIES

This IFRS Training comprehensive course will enable participants to appreciate and understand the following target competencies:

• Understand ESG principles and sustainability fundamentals

• Interpret IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (ISSB)

• Apply integrated reporting principles

• Identify ESG risks and opportunities

• Align ESG reporting with strategy and value creation

• Measure environmental, social and governance performance

• Enhance transparency and stakeholder communication

• Strengthen governance and sustainability oversight

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This well-researched course will benefit executives and professionals responsible for sustainability, governance, strategy and financial reporting within their organisation.

• Accounting Professionals

• Finance Directors

• Chief Financial Officers

• Sustainability Managers

• ESG Officers

• Risk Managers

• Corporate Governance Professionals

• Internal Auditors

• Analysts

• Board Members

Organisations consider this course an excellent opportunity to equip leadership teams and finance professionals with the knowledge required to navigate evolving sustainability regulations and reporting expectations.

COURSE OUTLINE

Introduction to ESG and Sustainability

• ESG fundamentals and global trends

• The business case for sustainability

• Stakeholder capitalism and long-term value creation

Global ESG Reporting Frameworks

• IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (ISSB)

• Integrated Reporting Framework

• GRI Standards overview

• Comparison of global sustainability frameworks

Environmental Reporting

• Climate-related disclosures

• Carbon emissions and measurement

• Resource management and environmental risk

Social Reporting

• Workforce disclosures

• Human rights and supply chain considerations

• Community and stakeholder engagement

Governance Reporting

• Board oversight of ESG

• Risk management and internal controls

• Ethical conduct and compliance

Integrated Reporting and Value Creation

• Integrated thinking principles

• Linking financial and non-financial performance

• Strategy, risk and sustainability alignment

Risk, Assurance and Future Developments

• ESG risk assessment

• Sustainability assurance considerations

• Regulatory trends and global developments

VENUE

Choice between In-house / External Venue / Live Online Classroom

Do you have more people interested in attending this course? Would you like to tailor it to meet your company’s exact requirements? We can deliver this course at your organisation’s premises, helping you reduce costs and increase return on investment.

If you prefer a customised learning solution or delivery at a convenient location, we can assist. Our learning specialists guide you from initial consultation through to evaluating the success of the full learning experience.