Would you like an introduction to ESG and how to work on your strategy to change your business towards sustainability -and how to measure, report and communicate impact?
We invite to to join us in two short workshops + one optional online follow-up workshop.
The workshop will be held in English.
The course objectives are to provide knowledge about companies’ environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics, strategy development, and communication. Above all, the course encompasses different ways of managing sustainability for both internal and external improvements. The main objective is to transfer fundamental knowledge into tangible, practical projects.
You will learn about measuring and communicating sustainability. You will also be familiar with the most current systems, such as the Global Reporting Initiative, ISO26000, Triple Bottom Line, UN Global Compact, common techniques for Environmental Social Governance (ESG), and the economy of the common good.
After learning about different certifications and audits, you will be able to distinguish Green Washing from truly sustainable and ethical cases. This way, you also learn how to be part of a sustainable and ethical organization by developing a comprehensive ESG strategy, setting realistic ESG metrics, and clearly communicating your organization’s ESG impact.
On the second day of the workshop, a practical final project will be completed that will set the foundations of your company’s ESG strategy and metrics. Why do we need sustainable and ethical management? Companies and organizations today face two big challenges: digitalization and sustainability. Not only ideological but also economic reasons urge action. The political environment and the market require the management of social and environmental impact as well as economic one.
Since the EU has put the new Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) directive into effect, large companies are already required by law to report their impact on society. New audiences demand that companies be sustainable and ethical; investors increasingly value responsible companies, and finally, the company itself can obtain several benefits from sustainable management. Moreover, the Green New Deal and the Circular Action Plan of the EU will shape not only Europe’s future but also those of many other countries. Besides, financial markets are changing and starting to value sustainable and ethical investments. Investments in sustainable products have experienced constant increases, and just recently, the most important financial databases have offered data on so- called Environmental Social Governance (ESG). More and more, we need to report and assess our social and economic impact and be able to manage it.
The course is designed to transmit the knowledge, tools, and skills necessary to face this change and to prepare the organization to begin its path toward sustainability.
Requirements
Attendees should have a basic understanding of business operations in order to understand the content efficiently. University degrees are not required.
Who this course is for:
- Consultants
- Managers
- Marketing
- Human Resource Managers
- Recruiters
- NGOs
- Government administration and public officers
- Financial Analysts
- Board members
- Students
- People creating a career in sustainability
DAY 1
Introduction to ESG and sustainable management
- Introduction to Corporate Social Responsibility and ESG
- Introduction to Net Zero and Circular Economy
- EU/EAA taxonomy for sustainable activities
Sustainable Management Systems
- Sustainability Road Map
- Sustainable Management Systems & ESG
How to measure your impact
- How to measure your impact - Setting KPIs
- How to measure your impact
How to communicate your impact
- How to avoid greenwashing and communicate your impact
- Best practices in communication
DAY 2
ESG issues identification
- Performing an audit of your company’s current performance across the environment, social, and governance areas
- Identifying and prioritizing the ESG issues concerning your organization based on your organisations business strategy
- Undertake the materiality impact assessment framework
ESG Stakeholder mapping and ESG goal definition
- Identifying your internal and external stakeholders
- Take note of stakeholder’s feedback
- Define measurable goals for ESG initiatives
ESG strategy, roadmap and reporting
- Choosing the ESG reporting standards and frameworks
- Building out a detailed implementation plan for the ESG program with project timelines, milestones and responsibilities.
- Collecting, analyzing and reporting on ESG data
- Reviewing and revising the strategy as needed
Day 3
On the third day we offer you 1:1 help or feedback on your strategy, materiality assesment, mapping, reporting or communication. The meetings will be online.
Who will you meet?
Doina Huso
Doina Huso is a PhD candidate and Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow pursuing innovative research focused on sustainable innovation and knowledge bridging across ocean technology and other sectors. She has over 10 years of experience as a digital operations lead, consultant and project manager across the private, public and nonprofit sectors in Europe, Asia and Africa.
Leveraging her MBA and passion for driving ethical impact, Doina develops and teaches courses on ESG strategy and digital platforms, translating complex concepts into practical outcomes. She has facilitated capacity building on topics from impact measurement to stakeholder engagement and systems thinking.
Adept at convening diverse groups of stakeholders, from local communities to policymakers, she is an emerging thought leader on knowledge management to accelerate sustainable solutions globally. Her academic and professional journey reflects a commitment to inclusive innovation that prioritizes environmental integrity and social equity.
Solveig Nilsen
Solveig Nilsen holds a Masters in Economics and Leadership. She has several years of experience from financial management, from business consulting, finance and compliance. Today she is CEO at Bølgen bærekraftsenter, a regional Sustainability Centre in Kristiansand.
Solveig has a special interest in circular economy and she is involved in two circular businesses (clothing and building materials). She also has a big heart for green entrepreneurs and social entrepreneurs, as she believes technology, innovation and new business models are cruicial to succeed in a fair and green transition, especially for Norway to be able to disconnect from oil dependency.
Determined that change needs to happen fast, Solveig has devoted the last 4 years to support businesses in their green transition and to share knowledge between sustainability leaders from the Agder Region, nationally and internationally.