The Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Auditing Training Course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to evaluate sustainability practices, governance structures, and compliance frameworks. In today’s business world, organizations are judged not only on financial results but also on their environmental and social impact. This course provides a comprehensive foundation in ESG auditing, covering practical methods, reporting frameworks, and stakeholder engagement strategies. By the end, participants will be able to conduct credible ESG audits that enhance transparency, reduce risks, and build long-term organizational value.
Objective
The course is designed to:
- Develop comprehensive knowledge of ESG auditing and its global relevance.
- Strengthen practical skills in sustainability audits across environmental, social, and governance dimensions.
- Apply structured auditing strategies including risk assessment, compliance testing, and evidence collection.
- Familiarize participants with global reporting frameworks (GRI, SASB, IFRS).
- Enhance stakeholder engagement and ensure transparency in ESG disclosures.
- Promote governance standards in ESG reporting.
- Demonstrate how ESG auditing creates organizational value through reputation, investment, and resilience.
Target Audience
This course is ideal for:
- Auditors and Assurance Professionals – Expanding into ESG auditing.
- Financial Analysts and Compliance Officers – Integrating ESG metrics into reporting.
- Corporate Executives and Governance Leaders – Strengthening oversight of ESG initiatives.
- Sustainability and ESG Managers – Monitoring and improving ESG performance.
- Investors, Risk Managers, and Credit Institutions – Assessing ESG in financing and investment decisions.
- Policy Makers and Regulators – Developing and enforcing ESG disclosure standards.
- Academics and Researchers – Studying ESG and corporate governance.
- Introduction to ESG Auditing
- Understanding the role of ESG auditing in today’s global business landscape.
- Differences between ESG audits and traditional financial audits.
- Environmental Performance Auditing
- Measuring carbon emissions, energy efficiency, and waste management.
- Evaluating environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives.
- Social Responsibility Auditing
- Reviewing labor standards, workplace health and safety, and human rights.
- Assessing community impact, diversity, and social responsibility practices.
- Corporate Governance Auditing
- Analyzing governance frameworks, leadership transparency, and accountability.
- Reviewing board diversity, ethical practices, and anti-corruption policies.
- Auditing Methodologies and Strategies
- Applying risk assessment, compliance testing, and substantive analysis.
- Techniques for gathering and verifying audit evidence effectively.
- Global ESG Reporting Frameworks
- Familiarization with GRI, SASB, and IFRS Sustainability Standards.
- Ensuring comparability, accuracy, and transparency in ESG disclosures.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Assurance
- Building trust with investors, regulators, and customers.
- Developing techniques for transparent, credible, and stakeholder-focused disclosures.
- Strategic Value of ESG Auditing
- Linking ESG auditing to corporate reputation and responsible investment.
- Strengthening organizational resilience and long-term value creation.