ESG Essentials

• IMI is in the top 2% of executive education providers worldwide.
• We have been empowering business leaders to build their capabilities for over 70 years.
• We are ranked #1 in Ireland for customised executive education.
• As a not-for-profit organisation, our full focus is on you, the participant. Through continuous reinvestment, we engage world class faculty to enhance the learning experience and deliver highly contextualised and outcome-lead programmes. This provides you with the best opportunity possible to grow your career.

28th May, in-person at IMI campus, Dublin

1. Understand ESG and its applications
– Explore the business case for ESG and sustainability
– Assess global sustainability trends and climate change imperatives
– Overview of emissions scopes and reduction strategies
– Practical emission reduction strategies and operational integration

2. Legal, Regulatory and Policy Overview
– Navigate the legal and policy landscapes for compliance
– EU Green Deal
– EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFRD)
– Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
– Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence and Amending Directive
– Align to Ireland’s Climate Action Plan and sector-specific emissions targets

3. Navigating ESG Reporting and Compliance
– Examine SFDR and CSRD reporting requirements
– Understand the EU Taxonomy and its business relevance
– Incorporate Green Directives into corporate sustainability narratives.
– Case studies

4. Sector specific case studies & Knowledge sharing
– Examine ESG strategies, best practises & lessons learnt in various sectors.
– Facilitate discussions through case studies
– Establish connections with industry leaders and peers

This programme is for professionals looking to deepen their understanding of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and their practical application in business.

Upon programme completion, you will receive an e-certificate specifying the learning hours undertaken. Many industry bodies have different criteria for accepted courses, eligible CPD hours, and required documentation. Please check the criteria and, if appropriate, submit the e-certificate as evidence of your participation. Please keep the e-certificate secure as you may need it for verification purposes at a later date.

Read our campus information page for details.