Boost your EcoVadis Score

The importance of corporate ESG ratings continues to accelerate globally. Investors, financial institutions, and big brands use them to identify which Environmental, Social, and Governance topics are “material” to an organization’s short-, medium-, and long-term financial performance.Sustainable investing grew from less than $1 trillion in 1995 to $16.6 trillion by 2020, in the United States alone.According to a 2020 survey of 2,800 CFA Institute members, the top 5 drivers of ESG investment are: investment risk management (64%), client or investor demand (59%), fiduciary responsibility (43%), reputational benefits (41%), and financial returns (35%).McKinsey reported in 2022 that of 2,000 academic studies, 70% find a positive relationship between ESG scores and equity returns, profitability, and valuation multiples. They said there is evidence that better ESG scores access roughly 10% lower cost of capital.Financial analysts now include ESG risk assessment and performance in their valuations. Their source of their data is most often reputable ESG rating agencies with operational history and public data. The most common examples are DJSI (Dow Jones Sustainability Index), ISS (Institutional Shareholder Services), MSCI (Morgan Stanley Capital International), Sustainalytics, and EcoVadis.CDP was founded in 2013. An ESG rating agency focused solely on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting with public scores, it has become an increasingly popular platform for larger public brands to get visibility on Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data within their supply chain. It also gets referenced in regulation as a required reporting tool, including the proposed US SEC rules change that would go into effect in 2025.Course LogisticsYour class is Virtual Live Online:Students need to connect to the class from any internet accessible location.Webcam and Microphone are REQUIRED.Engagement will be via slides, polls, quizzes, chat, and team-based discussionsALL course times shown are US EASTERN TIME.

This course will help introduce you to the concept of ESG, what it means, and the range of issues that it can cover. Through this course, you will be able to begin your journey in understanding your role, and your organisation’s role in supporting environmental, social, and governance concerns.On completion of this course:The SGS certificate is available to download once you have achieved a pass mark of 80% or more in the final assessment to complete this course.You have 12 months access to this course, effective from the date of purchase.

Prerequisite: Fundamentals of ESG & Sustainability PerformancePlease click here for the Fundamentals of ESG Sustainability PerformanceSGS's newly updated set of “ESG/Sustainability” training modules are designed to help professionals in multiple roles across organizations identify material issues, measure and manage those issues effectively, and disclose performance to key stakeholders in a way that drives business value.ESG Execution: For Implementation is for any employee implementing ESG/sustainability initiatives or wanting to understand how ESG/sustainability initiatives are successfully implemented within their organization.This training aims to enhance your awareness and understanding of ESG/sustainability governance, stakeholder engagement, materiality assessment, and setting ESG/sustainability strategy for your organization.Qualified instructors share their expertise to boost your understanding and capabilities with the latest developments in the alignment of various ESG/sustainability business drivers and implementation strategies.