Micro-credential - Creating Value with ESG

This micro-credential is for business professionals who are interested in learning how to implement environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria into business operations, including mid-level and senior executives, business owners, managers, non-executive directors, corporate affairs officers, in-house counsel, ESG focused solicitors, and other legal practitioners.

Learners will advance their professional competencies through an in-depth focus on the key ESG issues that are relevant to their industry. They will be facilitated to identify and address these topics and will be enabled to advance the ESG performance of their individual business organisations.

Participants will learn practical tools and frameworks in relation to all three components of ESG.

1. In the area of the environment, they will learn about planetary eco-system boundaries and sustainable development goals.
2. In relation to the social component of ESG, the module will enable participants to conduct human rights due diligence and comply with the requirements of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
3. In relation to the governance component, the module will equip participants with actionable guidance on sustainable corporate governance, covering issues such as how to manage and engage different stakeholder groups as well as how to adopt a more sustainable business model.

On successful completion of this micro-credential, learners will be able to:

• Understand societal impacts of organisations and their role in achieving ESG targets.
• Develop an ability to build strategies and action plans in response to current ESG challenges of organisations.
• Develop expertise in critically analysing theoretical as well as practical concepts in relation to creating value with ESG.
• Evaluate as well as integrate ethical, social, economic, ecologic, legal, and political factors in decision-making to support sustainable corporate governance.
• Develop the skills needed in business to communicate and interact with multiple stakeholders to support positive ESG action.

How will this Micro-credential be delivered?

This micro-credential will be delivered entirely online by 8 evening sessions (6 pm -9 pm) in November.

HCI Pillar 3 Learner Fee Subsidy: Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria may qualify for an 80% fee subsidy, subject to the availability of subsidized places.

For eligibility details, please refer to the Eligibility Criteria.

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