Essentials of Sustainability: Best Practices and Standards (Two-days Duration)

Course Date
Venue
Course Fee/pax
27-28 July 2023 IISc Bengaluru INR

Sustainability Managers especially at junior and middle level are responsible for implementing the company’s sustainability policies and initiatives. They must ensure that the company complies with environmental regulations and operates ethically. They must also monitor and report on the company’s sustainability performance.

Sustainability initiatives can save the company money in the long run. It also gives the company a competitive advantage by improving its reputation, attracting customers who prioritize sustainability, and increasing employee engagement. First line and Middle managers are responsible for identifying cost-saving opportunities, such as reducing waste, improving energy efficiency, and optimizing the use of resources.They also play a crucial role in developing and implementing sustainability strategies that differentiate the company from its competitors.

This two-day course is designed to introduce participants to the best practices of sustainability and reporting standards, including its importance, the key reporting frameworks, and how to manage sustainability reporting within their organisations

It also allows them to have a hands-on practice on carbon management solution developed by PlanetWise for carbon accounting in Supply Chain and reporting

Target Audience
First Level, Middle Level Managers and Executives

Private, public & government sectors, manufacturing & service Industries and financial institutions

Content

At the end of the course, the participants will be able to:

Day 1
Define sustainability and its relevance to business
Identify key sustainability reporting standards and frameworks
Understand the purpose and benefits of sustainability
Understand the importance of materiality and stakeholder engagement in sustainability reporting
Learn how to conduct a materiality assessment
Identify key sustainability performance indicators and metrics
Learn how to collect and report sustainability data
Understand the importance of data accuracy and consistency

Day 2
Learn how to structure a sustainability report
Understand the principles of transparency and disclosure
Identify key elements of a sustainability report
Understand the importance of assurance and verification in sustainability reporting
Identify different types of assurance and verification
Learn how to select an appropriate assurance provider
Learn how to integrate sustainability into business strategy
Understand the importance of effective communication of sustainability performance
Identify key communication channels and strategies