Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) - an Awareness

At its core, ESG is a way of assessing how a company operates in the context of factors that are perceived as valuable to society, as well as those critical to an organization's long-term viability. This short training addresses the key elements of ESG that should be familiar to a wide range of financial services professionals and the broader business community.

Why should you attend this course?

  • The course provides a solid foundation on key ESG issues that everyone, not just employees of financial services firms, should know.
  • By attending the training, you will understand how a company's ESG strategy and company-generated data are used by investment management firms and commercial banks to make financial decisions.

Language of the course

English

Training level

beginner

Who is this course for?

  • For employees of financial services companies who need to know at least the basics of ESG to perform their daily tasks.
  • For those who are interested in the subject and want to understand how ESG strategy is used by investment management companies and commercial banks to make financial decisions.

What will you learn during the training?

  • How to define ESG and the key drivers of the growing importance of ESG in the business environment.
  • The main ESG issues affecting the organization's operations (including climate change). Together, you will analyze the risks and opportunities associated with them.
  • How companies can leverage ESG in their strategy.
  • The key issues related to ESG data reporting, the latest ESG reporting requirements for companies, and the use of rating organizations in providing ESG data.
  • What methods investment management firms and commercial banks are using to incorporate ESG data into investment portfolio construction and commercial lending decisions.

“The presenter was very good, gave good examples and was very communicative. He can explain everything in a simple way.”

From a feedback form on tailored training provided in 2023.

5,57/6

Average evaluation of tutors and training materials among participants of workshops for companies organized in 2023-2024.

“The training was conducted in an understandable manner and at the right pace.”

From a feedback form on tailored training provided in 2024.

97%

of all participants of the 2023-2024 tailored workshops for companies would recommend our training to their friends!

Open courses

Our open courses are short courses taught by experienced tutors whose role is to give you practical knowledge and skills that you can use immediately in your daily work.

It's a great opportunity to expand your knowledge and enhance your skills, whether you're motivated by an internal desire to develop or by your employer.

Course date 6 February 2025
Timing of the course 10:30 - 13:30
Standard price per 1 person 660 PLN net*
Course format Online Live [MS Teams/Adobe Connect]

* You can reduce cost of this course by taking advantage of our special deals. Click here, to see a list of current open courses discounts.

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Bespoke programmes for companies

Does your team need training on this topic? Or, would your organization benefit from additional focus on specific issues in the course program, allowing some elements to be explored in greater depth?

With bespoke programs, we can adjust the training content to meet your organization’s specific needs. This includes adding topics not covered in the standard program or omitting sections less relevant to your team. The final cost of customized training is set individually at the proposal stage.

Course date Once you accept the offer, we’ll coordinate with you to arrange the training date and times that work best for your team.
Duration of the course 3 hours
Standard price per 1 group 3 000 - 4 000 PLN net
Maximum number of participants in a group 25
Course format Classroom or
Online Live [MS Teams or Adobe Connect]

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