Certified Sustainability Officer (ESG)
The “Hellenic Association of Risk Managers” (www.harima.gr) member of FERMA (Federation European of Risk Management Associations, www.ferma.eu) & FECMA (Federation of European Credit Management Associations, www.fecma.eu), with the support of “Academics University of London Worldwide”, SEV and powered by GRANT THORNTON and in collaboration with the “Risk Training Institute” of ICAP CRIF, present the “Certified Sustainability Officer (ESG)” training program that leads to the corresponding certification after examinations.
The “Certified Sustainability Officer (ESG)” certification by the “Hellenic Association of Risk Managers” is awarded only to Association’s members and they keep their title as long as they are up to date regarding their membership. The H.A.RI.MA. first year’s registration fee is free of charge for the attendees that successfully graduate from the certificate program.
Description
This certification program validates that the executive has knowledge of sustainability concepts and can help organizations integrate sustainability practices into their operations but also enhance reporting, illustrating the efforts and action taken complying to local and international institutional framework.
Target Audience
The Objectives of the course is to provide knowledge about Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental Social Governance (ESG):
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Subject Areas
MODULE 1: Introduction to Sustainable Development and ESG concept (Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance)
Introduction, history and background
International and European Trends on ESG & Sustainability
Initiatives and International Standards
Sustainable Finance Regulation
ESG corporate impact
MODULE 2: Environment
Introduction, history and background
Sustainability and Climate Change
Environmental Regulation and European Directives
Environmental risk assessment
Climate crisis: Challenges and opportunities
Cases of Greenwashing
MODULE 3: Social
Introduction, history and background
The elements of the Social Pillar
Human resources
Human & Labour Rights
Health, Safety and employee well-being
Marketplace responsibility and sustainable products
Supply chain management
Relevant Regulation and European Directives
MODULE 4: Governance
Introduction, history and background
Sustainability and ESG criteria as keys to the corporate governance model
Company Governance and risk management
Integrating ESG into corporate policies & procedures
How ESG drives Investors’ confidence
The role of stakeholders
Stakeholder engagement framework
Embedding sustainability into core strategy and business operations
MODULE 5: ESG & Sustainability Reporting
Overview on sustainability reporting
Relevant Regulation and European Directives (NFRD, CSRD)
Sustainability and integrated reporting: main frameworks
Other specific standards on ESG reporting
ESG report Assurance
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MODULE 6 - SUSTAINABLE FINANCE AND RELEVANT IMPLICATIONS FOR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND OTHER ENTITIES (CORPORATIONS, CONSUMERS ETC.)
CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY AND SUSTAINABLE CORPORATE FINANCE
Introduction, history and background
Current EU Regulatory aspects
SUSTAINABLE INVESTING, ASSET MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL ADVISORY
Introduction
Sustainable investing
Sustainable fixed income products
Investment funds
Advisory
SUSTAINABLE BANKING AND INSURANCE
Overview of financial institutions challenges and relevant implementation implications at other business
Sustainable / Responsible Banking principles – implementation challenge
Sustainable / Responsible Insurance principles – implementation challenges
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