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VDA 6.3:2023 Qualified Process Auditor

ESG 101: Foundations & Concepts


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ESG 101: Foundations & Concepts

ESG101FC Understanding Environmental, Social & Governance Factors


About This Course

ESG101FC Understanding ESG: Foundations and Concepts OVERVIEW In this modern era, business responsibility is multi-faceted. The interests of various stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, employees, local communities, and shareholders, need to be addressed. This requires the balancing of economic and non-financial corporate performance goals. ESG emphasizes the integration of environmental, social, and governance factors to improve financial outcomes and manage risks. The ESG reporting framework allows for assessing a company's operations and their sustainability and ethical impact. This course allows delegates to develop a solid understanding of the foundational principles and concepts underlying ESG and its relevance to business sustainability and responsible corporate citizenship. COURSE CONTENT - Introduction to ESG - Environmental Factors - Social Impact and Responsibility within the ESG Framework - Governance - Integrating ESG into Business Strategy - ESG Reporting and Disclosure Standards - Assessing ESG Performance - Metrics and Measurement - ESG Investing - Trends and Strategies - ESG Success TARGET AUDIENCE - Professionals who are either new to ESG concepts or looking to understand the fundamentals of ESG and its importance in the business context. COURSE PRE-REQUISITES - None CERTIFICATE - Participants attending all sessions will receive a Certificate of Attendance. In addition, a Certificate of Qualification will be issued upon passing the final multiple-choice test (60%+) on the last day of the course. DURATION - 3 full days or 5 half days CLASS SIZE - Up to 16 delegates


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Quotations are valid for 60 days. Website pricing is subject to change without prior notice. Payment is due within 30 days, or as specified for approved accounts with written agreements with ht+a, alternatively it is due upon receipt of an invoice. All bank charges for forex transactions are to be borne by the client. Delegate placements on public courses or scheduling of in-house courses will only be confirmed once payment, an approved purchase order or a signed quotation/agreement is received. For in-person public courses, the fee includes the event venue, coffee, refreshments, and lunch. It does not include accommodation or other travel expenses. ht+a will share accommodation discount options with you if available and recommends booking 2 weeks before an event to ensure the event is a confirmed go-ahead. ht+a is not liable for travel expense losses due to cancellation by either party, weather, flight delays, or other unforeseen circumstances. For in-person in-house courses, unless otherwise specified, pricing assumes the training will take place at the client's location and ht+a will not provide catering. The Client will ensure that the training room will be equipped with all necessary tools including flip charts, markers, video projectors/screens, appropriate furnishings and ample electrical outlets. Sustainability & Materials: - Delegates require an email address and a stable and active internet connection with suitable equipment (computer, smartphone or tablet) to access course materials and, where applicable, to complete online tests and join live video calls. - Printed course materials will not be provided, including for in-person or in-house events. Customers may print their course materials if desired. - ht+a no longer provides publications (textbooks) as part of the course fee. It is the customer's responsibility to procure any supplementary material either as an add-on from ht+a (payment is required in advance), OR from the VDA (https://shorturl.at/fbHJs) or the AIAG (https://shorturl.at/z73jg) directly (all corresponding shipping and duties will be for the customer's account). Due to copyright, ht+a does not provide digital copies of publications. - Digital certificates will be provided. Certificates for VDA QMC courses will only be issued once full payment is received. Certificates for ht+a courses will be automatically issued upon completion of course requirements. Customers may print their certificate if desired.

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