ESG Masterclass Series

ESG Excellence:
Step-by-Step Workshop
to Developing an Effective ESG Strategy

Jun 27 - 28, 2024
9AM - 12PM (GMT+8)
Virtual Online
A strategic and expert-led masterclass by Aubrens, aimed at equipping you with skills to create a clear ESG roadmap, seamlessly integrating ESG principles into your business operations.

The integration of ESG into your core business is no longer optional, rather, it's a smart business move, and essential in today’s world.

For it enables:
Strengthen ESG compliance that helps you attract investors
Build customer loyalty and bolster brand reputation
Improve and enhance financial performance

However, key challenges around ESG remain, do you know where to begin or are you on the right track?

Many sustainability managers often feel overwhelmed in a world of constantly evolving regulations, frameworks, and processes, and even unsure of where to begin.
Overwhelmed
Lacking expertise and resources?
Struggling with no internal processes?
Confused over varying frameworks and standards?
Struggling to measure returns and Impact?
Challenges in aligning sustainability goals?
Difficult to keep up with a myriad information and trends?
Ever wonder if you are going in the right direction?

ESG strategy can be learned and perfected

With the masterclass, we demystify the fundamentals, guiding you through a step-by-step approach to craft an effective ESG strategy. This enables you to gain clarity as you develop an effective roadmap to advance your sustainability ambitions forward.
1
Understanding the difference between Carbon Neutrality and Net Zero
2
Identify the GHG emissions (carbon footprint) across your value chain
3
Effectively communicate sustainability initiatives to stakeholders.
4
Develop a social impact strategy that aligns with business objectives.
5
Measure the financial returns associated with sustainability.
6
Strengthen your ESG compliance
7
Progress towards a good ESG ratings and winning competitive advantage
8
Gain clarity over the frameworks to know which one’s right for your business
9
Articulate the concept of sustainability and its relevance to businesses
10
Have the confidence to develop an effective ESG roadmap that is right for your business
ESG Masterclass Series

Dr Jayanthi Desan

Dr. Jay has over 20 years’ experience as an expert advisor in Environment, Social and Governance (ESG). Her advisory work spans some of the leading sustainability practices in the region, covering, amongst others, banking and finance, utilities, oil and gas, property and construction as well as conglomerates.
She is deeply passionate about integrating a better global food system through technology and has spoken widely on topics connected to sustainability, ESG and food systems. She leads Aubrens in sustainability strategies and disclosure.
Aubrens has a team of experts with 10 years’ experience in delivering strategic sustainability solutions, insights and advice to companies, unleashing the power of business to create sustainable value. They have multi-sector expertise in ESG risks and opportunities, climate change and ethical supply chains.
Among the Many Companies Aubrens has Worked with

Masterclass Approach

A strategic and expert-led masterclass by Aubrens, aimed at equipping you with skills to create a clear ESG roadmap, seamlessly integrating ESG principles into your business operations.
Engage attendees actively through hands-on activities and discussions, inviting questions, and application of the concepts being taught in a collaborative learning environment.
Offering best practices of strategies in action drawn from real-world studies, identifying issues and solutions to gain insights and lessons from case studies.
Guiding participants in creating action roadmaps for their organizations, defining clear and measurable objectives that are aligned with company ‘values.

Who Will Benefit

Sustainability Directors, Managers and Team Leaders
Management of SMEs who are well-positioned to lead ESG initiatives
ESG Transformation Leaders

Programme Agenda

  • Introduction to Sustainability: Defining sustainability and the “triple bottom line” (economic, social, environmental).
  • Business Case for Sustainability: Exploring the financial benefits of sustainable practices (cost reduction, resource efficiency, market differentiation).
  • Quantifying Sustainability Impacts: Techniques for measuring SROI, including life cycle analysis and cost-benefit analysis.
  • Case Studies: Examples of companies demonstrating the financial advantages of sustainability initiatives.

Learning Outcome

Engage attendees actively through hands-on activities and discussions, inviting questions, and application of the concepts being taught in a collaborative learning environment.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Identifying key stakeholders (employees, communities, customers) and their sustainability concerns.
  • Social Responsibility Issues: Exploring social challenges like labour rights, diversity and inclusion, and community development.
  • Developing a Social Impact Strategy: Aligning social responsibility with business goals, creating measurable objectives.
  • Social Impact Measurement: Evaluating social initiatives and their impact on stakeholders.

Learning Outcome

Module 2 connects to Module 1 by demonstrating how strong social responsibility practices contribute to positive brand reputation and customer loyalty, enhancing financial performance.
  • Climate Change Fundamentals: Understanding the science of climate change, the greenhouse effect, and its impacts.
  • Carbon Footprinting: Techniques for measuring and quantifying GHG emissions (Scope 1, 2, 3) across your organization’s value chain.
  • Introduction to Carbon Neutrality and Net Zero: Differentiating between carbon neutrality and the broader concept of net zero.
  • Sustainable Resource Management & Circular Economy Principles: Examining sustainable practices in areas like energy use, water conservation, and waste reduction.
  • Environmental Impact Assessment: Evaluating the environmental footprint of business operations.

Learning Outome

Module 3 builds on Module 1 by demonstrating how environmental stewardship reduces costs and risks associated with resource dependence and pollution.
  • Developing a Comprehensive Sustainability Strategy: Integrating social, environmental, and economic goals into a unified plan.
  • Sustainability Reporting Frameworks: Understanding frameworks like GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) and SASB (Sustainability Accounting Standards Board).
  • Effective Communication and Transparency: Communicating sustainability progress to stakeholders through reports and other channels.

Learning Outcome

Module 4 utilizes learnings from previous modules to demonstrate how to create and communicate a holistic sustainability strategy that considers all three aspects of sustainability.

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