Difference between sustainable and non-sustainable activities
Importance of sustainability for organizations
Dimensions of sustainable development (Economic, Social, Environmental)
2. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Overview of global SDGs
Applying SDGs within organizations
Linking ESG with SDGs
3. Sustainability in Business & Finance
Financial sustainability concept
Sustainable finance and investment
Role of financial institutions and banks
Environmental and social investment sectors
4. Sustainability Risks & Challenges
ESG risks overview
Key challenges facing organizations
PESTEL analysis
Climate change risks
International agreements (Paris Agreement)
5. Environmental & Social Risk Management (ESRM)
Environmental and social risk management framework
Types of risks (Credit, Operational, Legal, Reputational)
Risks vs opportunities
6. Practical Case Studies
Real-world ESG case studies (e.g., Volkswagen)
Greenwashing and governance failures
Practical application and analysis
7. Sustainability Reporting Fundamentals
Introduction to sustainability reporting
Importance of disclosures
Transparency and decision-making
8. GRI Standards
Overview of GRI framework
Structure (Universal, Sector, Topic Standards)
Steps for preparing sustainability reports
Economic, environmental, and social indicators
9. SASB Standards
Overview of SASB
General and industry-specific standards
Sector-based risk and opportunity analysis
10. TCFD Framework
Climate-related financial disclosure framework
Four pillars:
Governance
Strategy
Risk Management
Metrics & Targets
11. IFRS Sustainability Standards (ISSB)
IFRS S1: General Requirements
IFRS S2: Climate-related Disclosures
Integration with GRI and TCFD
Global reporting alignment
12. Sustainability Disclosure Requirements
Disclosure elements (Governance, Strategy, Risk, Metrics)
Materiality concept
Forward-looking disclosures
Compliance with international standards
13. Integrating Sustainability into Governance
Embedding sustainability into governance structures
Role of the Board of Directors
Strategic decision-making
Governance models and best practices
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Do courses count towards my CPD requirement?
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Are courses available in Arabic?
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How can I track my total CPD hours?
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