Explore ESG fundamentals and sustainability strategies to drive responsible business growth and meet global standards. Ideal for professionals leading sustainable transformation.
This ESG and Sustainability programme offers a comprehensive introduction to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies aligned with global trends and regulatory requirements. Participants will learn how ESG impacts individuals, businesses, and communities, and discover best practices for embedding sustainable practices into business transformation. This course equips professionals to initiate and implement effective ESG strategies that promote sustainable growth and responsible business operations.
• Overview and definition of ESG.
• Identifying ESG elements in an organisation.
• Understanding the UN’s 17 SDGs and ESG trends in Malaysia.
• COP27 Video.
• ESG adoption progress in Malaysia.
• The economic and operational impacts of rapid changes in sustainability practices.
• Assessing the potential impact on your organisation, communities, and individuals.
• Influence of ESG on organisational strategy.
• Developing an ESG agenda with five critical focus areas.
• Identifying business, financial, and stakeholder impacts.
• Assessing materiality and risk factors.
• Understanding global regulatory priorities and ESG adoption in Malaysia.
• Types of reporting standards (GRI, SASB, CDP, SBTi, GHG, TCFD).
• Initiating ESG reporting and establishing governance structures.
• Introduction to sustainable business models and ESG strategy canvases.
• Identifying key sustainability trends for your business.
• Case studies of successful ESG strategies in Malaysia.
• Mini-workshop: Developing a sustainability/ESG business case.
• Exploring opportunities for business transformation through ESG.
• Identifying organisational changes required to support sustainable practices.
• Building a sustainability roadmap.
Associate Professor specialising in Strategy & Sustainability with 35 years of senior leadership experience. Director of MBA Programs for Malaysia and Singapore, and founder of Sustain Shift Ideation consultancy. Expertise in business management, ESG, strategic planning, financial control, and M&A. Experienced trainer focused on Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) topics. Committed mentor with a strong background in community service and youth development.