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Training Courses

ESG Fundamentals Certification

Course Code
FA112
Category
Finance And Accounting
Course ID
2628
Course Outline

Course Overview

This DIXONTECH certification course provides a comprehensive foundation in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles aligned with global best practices. The program builds essential understanding of ESG concepts, drivers, frameworks, and practical applications across industries. Participants gain clarity on how ESG supports sustainable value creation, regulatory compliance, risk management, and long-term organizational performance.

TRAINING TOPICS

  • ESG concepts and global drivers
  • Environmental, social, and governance pillars
  • ESG frameworks and standards overview
  • ESG risks, opportunities, and value creation
  • ESG integration into business strategy

By the end of this training course, delegates will be able to:

  • Understand core ESG principles and terminology
  • Explain environmental, social, governance pillars
  • Identify key ESG risks and opportunities
  • Recognize major ESG frameworks and standards
  • Support ESG-aligned business decisions

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO

  • Sustainability and ESG professionals
  • Risk, compliance, and governance teams
  • Finance, audit, and reporting specialists
  • Managers involved in strategic planning
  • Professionals new to ESG responsibilities

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The course uses expert-led instruction, practical examples, structured frameworks, group discussions, and short case studies. Participants build foundational ESG knowledge and apply concepts through guided exercises, ensuring clarity, engagement, and readiness for further ESG specialization or certification pathways.

DAY 1:

INTRODUCTION TO ESG AND SUSTAINABILITY

  • ESG definition, scope, and evolution
  • Sustainability and long-term value creation
  • Global drivers influencing ESG adoption
  • ESG versus corporate social responsibility
  • Stakeholder expectations and ESG relevance

DAY 2:

ENVIRONMENTAL PILLAR FUNDAMENTALS

  • Climate change and environmental impact basics
  • Energy, emissions, and resource efficiency
  • Water management and waste reduction
  • Biodiversity and environmental risk awareness
  • Environmental performance measurement basics
  • Environmental regulations and compliance overview

DAY 3:

SOCIAL PILLAR FUNDAMENTALS

  • Human capital and workforce practices
  • Health, safety, and employee wellbeing
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion principles
  • Community engagement and social impact
  • Human rights and supply chain responsibility
  • Social risk identification and mitigation

DAY 4:

GOVERNANCE PILLAR FUNDAMENTALS

  • Corporate governance structures and roles
  • Board oversight and management responsibilities
  • Ethics, integrity, and compliance culture
  • Risk management and internal controls
  • Transparency, disclosure, and accountability

DAY 5:

ESG FRAMEWORKS AND BUSINESS INTEGRATION

  • Overview of leading ESG standards
  • ESG materiality and prioritization concepts
  • Integrating ESG into business strategy
  • ESG performance monitoring and reporting basics
  • ESG maturity models and next steps

 

 

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.