ESG Awareness for Leadership

Module 1: ESG Fundamentals and Strategic Relevance

• What ESG is—and why it matters to leadership
• Evolution of ESG frameworks: UN SDGs, GRI, TCFD, SASB, ISSB
• Global and regional trends shaping stakeholder expectations
• ESG as a long-term business imperative

Module 2: Introduction to ESG for Managers

• The role of managers in shaping ESG outcomes
• Benefits and challenges of ESG adoption
• Tools for stakeholder identification and expectation management

Module 3: Environmental Foundations & Climate Responsibility

• Carbon footprint, emissions, and water management
• Circular economy thinking in operations and product development
• Implementing energy-efficient and low-waste processes
• ESG compliance and lifecycle accountability

Module 4: Social Responsibility and Inclusion

• DEI, wellbeing programs, and human rights
• Social impact measurement and community engagement
• Designing people-first practices that meet social mandates

Module 5: Governance, Ethics, and Accountability

• Governance structures, auditability, and transparency
• Board responsibilities and ESG-aligned ethical leadership
• Risk oversight, compliance, and supplier governance

Module 6: ESG Integration & Strategy Execution

• ESG materiality and stakeholder mapping
• Embedding ESG into business plans and KPIs
• Reporting, disclosure, and sustainability metrics
• Strategy activation and leadership accountability