Introduction to ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance)
Ensure your employees understand the principles and practices of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
Course description
This 10-minute course introduces employees and managers to ESG concepts and goals. Interactive segments cover core ESG components: environment, social and governance. A video host, viewer tweets and knowledge checks keep this training interactive and engaging.
ONLINE TRAINING
Introduction to ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance)
The course covers these topics and more:
- What is ESG and why is it important?
- Examples of environmental, social and governance factors
- Aligning policies and operations with ESG priorities
- What employees can do to support their organization’s ESG initiatives
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Translations
Training is available in English, Spanish and is supported in over 100 languages.
What to consider when choosing the most effective ESG training
ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance. It is a framework that investors and businesses use to evaluate a company's performance in these three areas:
- Environmental: Environmental factors include a company's impact on the environment, such as its carbon emissions, waste management, and use of resources.
- Social: Social factors include how a company treats its employees, customers, and communities. These can include things like diversity and inclusion, worker safety, and human rights.
- Governance: Governance refers to the company's internal management practices and its commitment to ethical behavior. This includes areas such as board independence, executive compensation, and transparency.
ESG training for employees is crucial for any organization that wants to be a responsible corporate citizen and to attract investors and customers who value sustainability. It helps to:
- Empower employees: Training provides employees with the knowledge they need to understand the company's commitment to ESG and to make informed decisions about their actions.
- Strengthen your organization's commitment to ESG: Training helps to demonstrate the company's commitment to ESG and to create a culture of sustainability.
- Enhance your organization's reputation: ESG principles are increasingly important to stakeholders, and training can help organizations to build a stronger reputation for sustainability and corporate responsibility.
Here are some examples of ESG factors in each of the three areas:
- Environmental:
- Carbon emissions: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating climate change.
- Renewable energy: Investing in renewable energy sources and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
- Water management: Using water responsibly and protecting water resources.
- Waste management: Reducing waste and implementing recycling and composting programs.
- Social:
- Diversity and inclusion: Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and ensuring equal opportunities for all employees.
- Worker safety: Providing safe working conditions and protecting the health and safety of employees.
- Human rights: Respecting human rights throughout the supply chain.
- Community engagement: Engaging with the communities in which the company operates.
- Governance:
- Board independence: Ensuring that the board of directors is independent and accountable.
- Executive compensation: Ensuring that executive compensation is aligned with the company's performance.
- Transparency: Disclosing information about the company's operations and performance in a transparent way.
Here are some steps that companies can take to align their policies and operations with ESG priorities:
- Develop an ESG strategy: Create a clear ESG strategy that outlines the company's goals and objectives in each of the three areas.
- Set targets and metrics: Establish clear targets and metrics for measuring the company's progress toward its ESG goals.
- Implement ESG policies: Develop and implement ESG policies that guide the company's actions.
- Engage employees: Involve employees in ESG initiatives and encourage them to be active participants in the company's sustainability efforts.
- Report on progress: Regularly report on the company's progress toward its ESG goals and share this information with stakeholders.
Employees can play a vital role in supporting their organization's ESG initiatives by:
- Understanding the company's ESG goals: Employees should understand the company's ESG strategy and how their work contributes to these goals.
- Following ESG policies: Employees should be aware of and follow the company's ESG policies.
- Making sustainable choices: Employees can make sustainable choices in their daily work, such as reducing waste, using less energy, and choosing sustainable products and services.
- Sharing ESG information: Employees can share information about ESG with colleagues and stakeholders.
