Course Description

Synopsis:

Keen to kick off your sustainability reporting journey? It starts here, with setting achievable and sustainable targets for your organisation. This module covers the following:

1. Introduction to ESG Targets

• What are ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) targets?
• The value of setting measurable sustainability targets to a business
• Linking ESG targets to the organisation's mission and values

2. How to set Good ESG Targets

• Specific: Defining clear and specific ESG objectives
• Measurable: Establishing quantifiable metrics for tracking progress
• Achievable: Assessing feasibility and resource availability
• Relevant: Aligning targets with organizational priorities and stakeholder needs
• Time-bound: Setting realistic timelines for goal achievement

3. Other areas to consider 

• Conducting a materiality assessment to identify relevant ESG issues
• Benchmarking against industry peers and sustainability standards
• Engaging stakeholders in the target-setting process
• Integrating ESG targets into strategic planning and performance management

4. Case Studies

• Reviewing sustainability reports with targets
• Looking at their strategies and approaches
• Highlights of lessons learned and key takeaways

Intended For:

• Audit Professionals / PAIP
• Finance Professionals/ PAIB
• C-suite & Directors 
• Business Owners

SMEs who are getting started with sustainability reports and business owners who wish to find out more about how to kick-start their sustainability reporting journey will find the e-learning content relevant. 

Competency Mapping: 

• CPE Category "Others" = 1.0 CPE Hour