ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE (ESG) AWARENESS
Course Introduction
This programme introduces participants to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and their importance in achieving business sustainability. In today’s rapidly changing landscape, organisations must align with global ESG standards, disclosure frameworks, and regulatory requirements to remain competitive.
Through interactive workshops, quizzes, and case discussions, participants will gain awareness of sustainability issues, ESG reporting standards, and the role of businesses in driving responsible growth.
Objectives
- Understand the fundamentals of sustainability and ESG.
- Recognise the business value of integrating sustainability into operations.
- Learn Bursa Malaysia’s reporting requirements & disclosure standards.
- Explore international frameworks (GRI, TCFD, ISSB, ISO Standards).
- Identify ESG risks, opportunities, and local initiatives.
- Gain awareness of global climate commitments and net zero targets.
- Strengthen knowledge of stakeholder capitalism & ESG index listings.
- Participate in quizzes & group workshops for practical application.
Who Should Attend
- Managers, executives & practitioners involved in operations, compliance, or sustainability
- Employees seeking ESG awareness & reporting knowledge
- Organizations aiming to strengthen sustainability practices
Lessons Module
Lesson 1: Overview of Sustainability
- Concepts, values & purpose of sustainability
- Embedding sustainability into business operations
- Linking business goals with UN SDGs
- Path to business sustainability (CSR, compliance, competitiveness)
Lesson 2: Sustainability Disclosure – Bursa’s Report
- Bursa Malaysia requirements & Edition 2 highlights
- Risks in ESG disclosure (reputation, regulation, people)
- Climate-related risks & reporting frameworks (GRI, TCFD, ISSB)
- ISO Standards for business, environmental & social sustainability
Lesson 3: Fundamentals of ESG
- ESG principles, trends & stakeholder capitalism
- ESG risks & opportunities
- Malaysia initiatives: 12th Malaysia Plan, Bursa roadmap, SRI
- ESG Index listings (FTSE4Good, MSCI)
Lesson 4: Environmental Pillar – Addressing GHG Emissions
- Global initiatives: WEF, PRI, TCFD
- Net zero commitments & SBTI standards
- GHG protocols & carbon pricing
- Building a low-carbon, sustainable future
Benefits
- Gain clear ESG and sustainability awareness.
- Understand Bursa’s ESG reporting requirements.
- Learn international frameworks & ISO sustainability standards.
- Identify risks, opportunities & competitive advantages in ESG.
- Strengthen readiness for ESG compliance and stakeholder expectations.
- 1 Days Programme
- 9:00am to 5:00pm
Training & Workshop Methodologies
- Interactive lectures
- Group workshops & discussions
- Quizzes with practical reinforcement
- Case-based learning