Course Title: PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMME – Group 1 Paper 1
ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE (ESG) – PRINCIPLES & PRACTICE

Course Overview:

This expert-level course provides a complete understanding of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and their impact on corporate sustainability. Designed for professionals aiming to master governance, risk management, and ESG reporting, this course ensures that everything you need to learn will be covered in the class itself—no extra study required.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, you will:
✅ Gain a deep understanding of corporate governance frameworks and best practices.
✅ Learn ESG fundamentals, investment strategies, and sustainability reporting.
✅ Develop practical skills in risk management, business ethics, and compliance.
✅ Master corporate sustainability disclosures, including BRSR and integrated reporting.
✅ Understand the evolving role of a Company Secretary in ESG governance.

Course Structure:

Part I: Governance and Sustainability (65 Marks)

• Corporate Governance Framework: Evolution, principles, global codes, and Indian regulations.

• Board Effectiveness & Processes: Role clarity, independent directors, and secretarial standards.

• Stakeholder Rights & Business Ethics: Whistleblower policies, human rights, and anti-bribery frameworks.

• Board’s ESG Accountability: Environmental policies, CSR strategies, and green initiatives.

• Sustainability & Climate Action: Carbon footprint reduction, energy management, and waste control.

• Company Secretary's Role in ESG: Compliance, reporting, and governance strategy execution.

Part II: Risk Management (20 Marks)

• Enterprise Risk Management: Risk identification, mitigation, and elimination.

• Cyber Risk & Business Continuity: Cybersecurity threats, fraud risk, and ESG risk assessment.

• Regulatory Risk Disclosures: Case studies on governance failures, crisis management, and disaster recovery.

Part III: Environment & Sustainability Reporting (15 Marks)

• Sustainability Audits & ESG Ratings: Understanding ESG metrics and global mandates.

• Integrated Reporting Frameworks: GRI, Business Responsibility & Sustainability Reporting (BRSR).

What Makes This Course Unique?

✅ You will learn everything in class—no extra study or self-research needed!
✅ Concepts explained in a clear, practical, and engaging way with real-world examples.
✅ Complete syllabus coverage with in-depth discussions and case studies.
✅ Guidance on industry applications and career opportunities in ESG governance.

Who Should Enroll?

📌 Company Secretaries, Chartered Accountants, and Compliance Officers.
📌 Corporate Governance professionals and ESG analysts.
📌 Business leaders and board members focused on sustainability.
📌 Risk managers, internal auditors, and legal professionals.

Key Takeaways:

🌱 Mastery of ESG governance and sustainability strategies.
📊 Expertise in sustainability reporting and compliance frameworks.
⚖️ Real-world insights on risk management and business ethics.
🛡️ A clear roadmap for Company Secretaries in ESG leadership.

No extra preparation required—everything will be covered in class! Join now and become an ESG expert! 🚀