Training program on ESG: Strategy, Governance & Compliance

Here is the list of weekly exercises

Month 1: Foundations of ESG and Corporate Governance

Week 1: Understanding ESG in the Context of Corporate Governance (Module 1)

• Demo Review: Assess an ESG strategy created for a mock company.
• Check: Whether it aligns with stakeholder interests and corporate ethics.
• Give Feedback: Suggest governance improvements an Independent Director (ID) should recommend.

Week 2: The Environmental Dimension of ESG and the Director’s Role (Module 2)

• Mock Case Study: Review an environmental impact report for a company.
• Evaluate: If the company’s sustainability efforts (carbon footprint, water use) are aligned with ESG goals.
• Suggest Improvements: Provide feedback on board-level strategies for better compliance.

Week 3: The Social Responsibility of Corporations and Director Oversight (Module 3)

• Demo Policy Review: Assess an existing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policy.
• Identify Gaps: Check if workplace policies ensure fair treatment and employee well-being.
• Provide Inputs: Recommend updates to strengthen the company’s social responsibility commitments.

Week 4: Governance Practices as a Cornerstone of ESG (Module 4)

• Mock Governance Structure Review: Examine the governance framework of a sample company.
• Evaluate Transparency & Ethics: Identify weak areas in board accountability and ethics policies.
• Suggest Fixes: Provide feedback on how independent directors can strengthen governance.

Month 2: ESG Compliance, Risk Assessment & Data-Driven Decision-Making

Week 5: Key ESG Compliance Frameworks and Standards for Directors (Module 5)

• Demo ESG Compliance Review: Evaluate an ESG report aligned with frameworks like GRI, TCFD, or BRSR.
• Check Accuracy: Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Suggest Enhancements: Identify missing disclosures that a board should address.

Week 6: Conducting Benchmarking and Materiality Assessments from a Director’s Lens (Module 6)

• Mock ESG Benchmarking Exercise: Compare ESG reports of two listed companies.
• Analyze: Which material ESG risks are a priority for their industries?
• Provide Recommendations: How should the board approach these risks?

Week 7: ESG Reporting and Disclosure Obligations – Director's Role in Oversight (Module 7)

• Demo Report Review: Study a draft ESG report prepared by management.
• Assess Data Completeness: Check if it meets SEBI and investor expectations.
• Give Inputs: Recommend how the report can be improved for transparency.

Week 8: Using Tools and Technology for ESG Data Management (Module 8)

• Demo ESG Tech Assessment: Review a sample ESG data dashboard.
• Check: If the company is tracking key ESG metrics effectively.
• Provide Insights: Suggest ways the board can improve ESG data monitoring.

Month 3: Practical ESG Implementation, Regulation & Board-Level Strategy

Week 9: Embedding ESG into Corporate Culture and Operations (Module 9)

• Mock Internal ESG Awareness Review: Examine how ESG is being communicated within a company.
• Assess Effectiveness: Are employees engaged in ESG initiatives?
• Provide Board Inputs: Suggest improvements to integrate ESG into company culture.

Week 10: Understanding Emerging ESG Regulations and Global Trends as a Director (Module 10)

• Case Study Discussion: Analyze SEBI’s latest ESG disclosure requirements.
• Evaluate Impact: How do these regulations affect independent directors?
• Suggest Board Actions: Provide a compliance roadmap for companies.

Week 11: Conducting ESG Audits and Gaining Certification – Director’s Due Diligence (Module 11)

• Mock ESG Audit Oversight: Review an ESG audit report.
• Identify Gaps: Find areas where compliance is weak.
• Give Board-Level Feedback: Suggest corrective measures the company should take.

Week 12: Case Studies and Strategic Applications for Independent Directors (Module 12)

• Mock Boardroom Discussion: Participate in a demo board meeting where an ESG strategy is presented.
• Practice ID Role: Ask the right questions, challenge assumptions, and provide governance insights.
• Final Review Exercise: Evaluate ESG strategies from real companies and give feedback.

Certification

Certificate cobranded by Skill India + NSDC

This course is recognized by the National Skill Development Corporation, a PPP under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship of the Government of India.

You will receive a certificate cobranded by NSDC and Skill India on successful completion. This is how the certificate from NSDC and Skill India will look as per the current applicable format (may change as per the approval authorities):

Sample Certificate