Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Sustainability and CSR Managers
• Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Professionals
• Corporate Communication and Reporting Specialists
• Finance and Risk Management Officers
• Compliance and Governance Professionals
• Anyone involved in ESG disclosure, sustainability, or corporate strategy

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles, purpose, and benefits of sustainability reporting
• Identify and apply major international reporting frameworks (GRI, SASB, TCFD, SDGs)
• Collect, analyze, and interpret sustainability performance data
• Prepare comprehensive and credible sustainability reports
• Align sustainability initiatives with business strategy and stakeholder expectations
• Communicate sustainability performance effectively to investors and the public

DAY 1

Introduction to Sustainability and Reporting Frameworks

• Welcome and Introduction
• Pre-Test
• Understanding Sustainability and ESG Principles
• The Role of Sustainability Reporting in Modern Business
• Overview of Global Reporting Standards (GRI, SASB, TCFD, SDGs, ISO 26000)
• Drivers of Sustainability Reporting: Regulation, Market, and Stakeholder Demands
• Case Study

DAY 2

Reporting Standards and Framework Alignment

• GRI Standards: Structure, Principles, and Reporting Topics
• SASB: Industry-Specific Standards for ESG Reporting
• TCFD: Climate-Related Risk and Financial Disclosure
• Integrating the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into Reporting
• Double Materiality: Financial and Non-Financial Impacts
• Workshop

DAY 3

Data Collection, Performance Measurement, and Analysis

• Identifying Material Topics and KPIs
• Environmental Performance Metrics (Energy, Waste, Emissions, Water)
• Social and Governance Metrics (Diversity, Labor, Ethics, Community)
• Data Collection and Verification Techniques
• Using Software Tools for Sustainability Data Management
• Case Study

DAY 4

Developing and Writing the Sustainability Report

• Planning and Structuring a Sustainability Report
• Writing Techniques for Transparency and Clarity
• Stakeholder Engagement and Materiality Assessment
• Integrating Narrative and Data: From Content to Design
• Assurance and Verification of Sustainability Reports
• Workshop

DAY 5

Communicating, Improving, and Course Wrap-up

• Communicating Sustainability Results to Stakeholders and Investors
• Linking Sustainability Reporting with Corporate Strategy and Brand Image
• Continuous Improvement and Future Trends in ESG Disclosure
• Preparing for Third-Party Assurance and Audits
• Post-Test
• Certificate Ceremony