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Training Courses

Corporate Sustainability and ESG Practitioner Program

Course Code
ML170
Category
Management And Leadership
Course ID
3018
Course Outline

Course Overview

This DIXONTECH programme provides professionals with a practical and strategic understanding of Corporate Sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks. The course explores global sustainability standards, reporting practices, and implementation strategies that create long-term business value. Participants will learn how to align organizational goals with ESG principles, design sustainability initiatives, and meet international stakeholder expectations while driving responsible business transformation.

TRAINING TOPICS

  • Fundamentals of Corporate Sustainability and ESG Concepts
  • The Business Case for ESG Integration
  • Global Sustainability Standards and Frameworks (GRI, SASB, TCFD, UN SDGs)
  • ESG Risk Assessment and Materiality Mapping
  • Environmental Management and Climate Strategy
  • Social Responsibility, Diversity, and Human Rights Practices
  • Corporate Governance, Ethics, and Transparency
  • ESG Data, Measurement, and Performance Reporting
  • Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Strategies
  • Building a Sustainable Corporate Culture and Roadmap

BY THE END OF THIS TRAINING COURSE, DELEGATES WILL BE ABLE TO:

Implement and manage sustainability and ESG strategies aligned with global best practices.

  • Understand ESG principles and their strategic importance
  • Integrate sustainability goals into corporate strategy
  • Assess and manage ESG-related risks and opportunities
  • Apply recognized global ESG reporting frameworks
  • Build accountability and transparency in operations
  • Engage stakeholders in sustainability initiatives
  • Develop sustainability KPIs and performance indicators
  • Design and execute an actionable ESG roadmap

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO:

Executives and professionals involved in sustainability, governance, and responsible business strategy.

  • Sustainability and ESG officers
  • Strategy and corporate affairs professionals
  • Risk management and compliance leaders
  • CSR and community relations managers
  • Financial and investment analysts
  • HR and corporate governance specialists
  • Public sector policy and environment officers
  • Consultants in ESG and sustainability advisory

TRAINING METHODOLOGY:

DIXONTECH’s methodology combines conceptual learning with practical implementation frameworks. Participants will work on ESG case studies, materiality assessments, and sustainability reporting exercises. The course includes interactive workshops, analytical tools, and strategy simulations designed to ensure practical knowledge transfer for managing ESG performance within organizations.

DAY 1:

UNDERSTANDING ESG AND CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY FOUNDATIONS

  • The evolution of sustainability and ESG in global business
  • Key sustainability drivers and market expectations
  • ESG principles and their connection to business performance
  • The triple bottom line: people, planet, and profit
  • Sustainability challenges and global megatrends
  • Linking ESG to corporate purpose and mission
  • Case study: ESG success stories from global companies

DAY 2:

FRAMEWORKS, STANDARDS, AND ESG INTEGRATION MODELS

  • Overview of international sustainability standards (GRI, SASB, TCFD)
  • Mapping the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • Developing ESG policies and governance frameworks
  • Integrating sustainability into corporate strategy and decision-making
  • ESG maturity model and assessment tools
  • Practical exercise: identifying material ESG issues
  • Workshop: designing an ESG integration roadmap

DAY 3:

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND CLIMATE STRATEGY

  • Carbon footprinting and emission reduction strategies
  • Climate risk assessment and adaptation planning
  • Energy efficiency and resource management practices
  • Green supply chain and circular economy concepts
  • Reporting environmental performance metrics
  • ESG-linked financing and green investment models
  • Simulation: developing an environmental sustainability initiative

DAY 4:

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND GOVERNANCE EXCELLENCE

  • Human rights, labor standards, and workplace diversity
  • Building inclusive and equitable organizations
  • Stakeholder engagement and community impact programs
  • Corporate ethics, transparency, and anti-corruption measures
  • Governance for sustainable business performance
  • Leadership accountability and board oversight
  • Case study: evaluating governance and ethical dilemmas

DAY 5:

ESG MEASUREMENT, REPORTING, AND FUTURE TRENDS

  • Developing ESG KPIs and performance dashboards
  • ESG data collection, verification, and assurance methods
  • Preparing sustainability and ESG reports (GRI/TCFD templates)
  • Communicating ESG performance to investors and stakeholders
  • Future ESG trends: digitalization, AI, and sustainable finance

Course Schedule

Discounts and Registration

Group & Corporate Discounts:
Available for companies enrolling multiple participants to help maximize ROI.
Individual Discounts:
Offered to self-sponsored participants who pay in full and upfront.
Registration Process:
Corporate nominations must go through the client’s HR or Training department.
Self-nominations must be prepaid via the “payment by self” option.
Confirmation:
All registrations are subject to DIXONTECH’s approval and seat availability.
Refunds:
Provided in case of course cancellation or no seat availability.
Tax Responsibility:
Clients are responsible for any local taxes in their country.