Course:
ESG for non-expert
An Overview of ESG Course for Non-Specialists

Module 1: Introduction to ESG
• Lesson 1: What is ESG? Why is ESG important?
Definition and meaning of ESG
The development of ESG in business and finance
Factors driving ESG: regulations, investors, stakeholders
• Lesson 2: The Benefits of ESG for Businesses
Risks and opportunities associated with ESG
The role of ESG in business strategy and financial performance.
Case studies of successes and failures in ESG

Module 2: ESG Frameworks & Regulations
• Lesson 3: Important ESG Standards & Frameworks
Overview of common ESG reporting standards:
 GRI (Global Reporting Initiative)
 SASB (Sustainable Accounting Standards Board)
 TCFD (Climate-Related Financial Disclosure Task Force)
Compare the differences and similarities between the frameworks.
• Lesson 4: ESG Regulations & Compliance
o Global ESG regulatory context
EU regulations: Taxonomy, CSRD, SFDR
o SEC ESG disclosure requirements and other regional regulations

Module 3: ESG in Practice – Environment, Society & Governance
• Lesson 5: Environmental Factors (E)
Climate change and carbon footprint
Circular economy and resource management
Biodiversity and nature-related risks
Lesson 6: Social Factors (S)
Diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI)
Human rights and working conditions
o Corporate social responsibility and philanthropy
• Lesson 7: Governance (G)
o Business ethics and transparency
• Diversity of board members and executive compensation
• Combating corruption, risk management, and mechanisms for reporting wrongdoing.

Module 4: ESG Performance Reporting & Measurement
• Lesson 8: Data Collection & ESG Metrics
Key ESG performance indicators
ESG ranking and how to evaluate businesses.
Challenges in ESG data transparency
• Lesson 9: Practicing ESG Reporting
Steps to prepare an ESG report
Common mistakes to avoid in ESG reporting
o Case study on effective ESG reporting

Module 5: ESG in Investment & Business Strategy
Lesson 10: ESG Investing & Sustainable Finance
Integrating ESG into investment decisions
Green bonds, impact investing, and sustainability funds
Trends and future prospects of ESG investment
• Lesson 11: Applying ESG in Business Strategy
Steps to integrate ESG into business operations
Interact with stakeholders and set ESG goals.
o ESG innovation and emerging trends

Final Session: Summary & Q&A
• Lesson 12: Case Studies & Practical Applications
Summary of key lessons about ESG
• Discuss practical issues regarding current ESG challenges.
• Q&A and networking session between students

Assessments & Certifications
• Short quiz and real-life case study analysis
• Participate in group discussions
• Certificates of completion will be awarded to students who participate in all modules.