onlincourse

Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) Strategies for All

Lead sustainable business practices in your organisation with a comprehensive overview of ESG strategies from Duke Corporate Education - Part of Duke University.

Duration

6 weeks

Weekly study

3 hours

100% online

How it works

Unlimited subscription

Learn more

Make a positive impact on your career – and the world – with Duke CE

From boosting portfolio performance to advancing global sustainability goals, Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) principles have become modern cornerstones of value creation and environmental success.

On this six-week, CPD-accredited course from Duke CE, gain the competitive edge, and the professional credentials, to communicate, advocate for, and lead ESG initiatives within your organisation and beyond.

You’ll work through expert-led videos, real-world case studies, and simulated scenarios to unlock the true value of ESG, mastering tools and crafting actionable ESG strategies that can be applied in real-time, in any industry.

Reach sustainable goals with ESG essentials

Begin your ESG training by unpacking the basics: ESG’s role, key terminology, and primary stakeholders. With case study insights from the likes of Brambles and Patagonia, you’ll uncover why ESG is so vital and how its principles offer go-to solutions to global issues.

Boost business impact with ESG strategies

You’ll then dive deeper, learning how to integrate ESG into your organisation by effectively communicating ESG’s benefits and honing your advocacy skills.

You’ll also identify key obstacles facing an ESG-driven business, such as ethics and compliance, and how to strategically overcome these challenges.

Embrace solution-oriented mindsets and ESG initiatives

Finally, you’ll explore various case studies to better understand how you can cultivate adaptable, embrasive mindsets that promote long-term ESG goals in your organisation.

Plus, you’ll walk away with hands-on experience in prioritising and executing ESG initiatives, having mastered the concept of materiality.

With these insights, you’ll position yourself as a leader in the global shift towards responsible business practices.

Week 1
ESG Essentials for Sustainable Business
- Course Overview
  In this module, you will receive a course overview, learn about your instructor's background, and have an opportunity to introduce yourself and meet your peers.
- Decoding ESG
  In this module, you’ll uncover what ESG stands for, why it’s increasingly vital, and how core principles guide solutions to pressing global issues.
- Putting It All Together
  Let's summarizing key ESG concepts in this module and complete a short quiz to reinforce your understanding.
Week 2
ESG Communication for Inclusive Dialogue
- Course Overview
  In this module, you will receive a course overview and learn about your instructor's background.
- How to Talk about ESG?
  In this module, you'll uncover why ESG sparks strong emotions, identify how personal perspectives can influence engagement, and see the role each of us plays in advancing sustainable practices.
- Putting It All Together
  Let's summarizing key ESG concepts in this module and complete a short quiz to reinforce your understanding.
Week 3
ESG Value Creation for Business Impact
- Course Overview
  In this module, you will receive a course overview and learn about your instructor's background.
- Unlocking Value for All Stakeholders
  In this module, you’ll discover how ESG creates value for businesses and society by addressing environmental, social, and governance priorities.
- Putting It All Together
  Let's summarizing key ESG concepts in this module and complete a short quiz to reinforce your understanding.
Week 4
ESG Challenges and Solutions for Business
- Course Overview
  In this module, you will receive a course overview and learn about your instructor's background.
- Challenges of an ESG-Driven Business
  In this module, you’ll uncover the major obstacles businesses and individuals face in adopting ESG practices and the challenges organizations encounter along the way.
- Putting It All Together
  Let's summarizing key ESG concepts in this module and complete a short quiz to reinforce your understanding.
Week 5
ESG Mindsets for Business Transformation
- Course Overview
  In this module, you will receive a course overview and learn about your instructor's background.
- The Right Mindsets to Embrace ESG
  In this module, you’ll explore how a flexible, solution-oriented mindset is key to advancing ESG efforts.
- Putting It All Together
  Let's summarizing key ESG concepts in this module and complete a short quiz to reinforce your understanding.
Week 6
How to Prioritize ESG Initiatives
- Course Overview
  In this module, you will receive a course overview and learn about your instructor's background.
- Prioritizing and Executing ESG Initiatives
  In this module, you’ll delve into the concept of materiality, learning to assess which ESG issues are most relevant to your goals.
- Putting It All Together
  Let's summarizing key ESG concepts in this module and complete a short quiz to reinforce your understanding.