ESG and Sustainability Reporting
Measure and report environmental, social and governance performance using ISSB, GRI and JSE standards.
- 3 days
- Classroom · Live virtual · In-house
- Afriskora Certificate of Completion
Course overview
Investors, lenders and regulators increasingly require credible sustainability disclosures. This course explains ESG concepts, materiality, the ISSB standards (IFRS S1 and S2), GRI, JSE sustainability guidance, carbon accounting basics and how to build a reporting process.
Who should attend
- Sustainability and ESG managers
- Finance and reporting teams
- Company secretaries and board members
- Investor relations staff
What you will be able to do
- Explain ESG frameworks and standards
- Conduct a materiality assessment
- Measure key ESG metrics including emissions
- Prepare sustainability disclosures
- Set up an ESG reporting process
Course outline
Module 1ESG foundations
- • ESG and sustainability concepts
- • Investor expectations
- • Standards landscape
- • Materiality
Module 2Measuring performance
- • Environmental metrics
- • Carbon accounting basics
- • Social metrics
- • Governance metrics
Module 3Reporting
- • IFRS S1 and S2
- • GRI and JSE guidance
- • Assurance
- • Reporting roadmap
Frequently asked questions
How long is the ESG and Sustainability Reporting course?
The course runs for 3 days. Daily start and finish times are confirmed in your joining instructions. Live virtual sessions cover the same programme.
Do I receive a certificate?
Yes. Every participant who completes the course receives an Afriskora Certificate of Completion with a unique code that employers can verify online.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. We can run it at your premises or online for your team, on dates that suit you, and adapt examples and case studies to your sector.
How do I book and pay?
Request dates and we'll send available sessions and a quote. Bookings are confirmed by invoice and paid by EFT. South African clients can include the course in their Workplace Skills Plan.
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