Certificate in ESG Reporting and Auditing
Explore ESG reporting and auditing to enhance your sustainability disclosures. Enrol today to understand key frameworks and compliance strategies to improve transparency, credibility, and alignment with global standards.Â
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100% online, self-paced
What you'll learn
Understand ESG reporting
Course Price​
€495
Course Duration
3 hours of core learning
Course Access
12 months of access
Course Curriculum Overview and Preview
- Explore ESG reporting frameworks and organisational requirements
- Overcome common ESG reporting challenges
- Apply steps to create transparent and high-quality non-financial disclosures
- Breakdown of ESG issues and steps required for reporting
- Enhance learning through structured exercises
Preparing Reporting and Auditing
As demand for robust ESG disclosures grows, companies face pressure to improve sustainability reporting. This course offers essential training in ESG reporting and auditing, covering key frameworks and data collection methodologies.
Participants gain practical steps to integrate ESG into business processes, enhancing decision-making and stakeholder communication. Industries like finance, healthcare, and manufacturing benefit by ensuring compliance with global standards and promoting responsible practices.
Course Curator:
Dr Seán O’Reilly
Assistant Professor, University College Dublin and Faculty, Institute of Sustainability Studies
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Dr Seán O’Reilly, Assistant Professor of Accountancy at University College Dublin and former Head of Accounting at Technological University Dublin, is a Chartered Accountant and prominent advocate for sustainable finance in Ireland.Â
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Who is this course ideal for?
- Sustainability Officers and Managers: Professionals responsible for driving sustainability initiatives and ESG compliance within their organisations.
- Compliance and Regulatory Professionals: Individuals tasked with ensuring organisational adherence to environmental, social, and governance regulations.
- Finance and Accounting Professionals: Those involved in managing financial reporting who want to integrate ESG metrics and disclosures into their roles.
- Corporate Strategy and Risk Managers: Decision-makers looking to align ESG reporting with broader business strategy and risk management.
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Course Highlights
Explore key features of the ESG Reporting and Auditing course
Short Course
3 hour course; ideal for busy working professionals
Flexible Learning
Self-paced online learning on your own time
Practical Tools
Access ready-to-use tools for immediate application
Accessible
24/7 access to course materials all in one place
Expert Curators
Practical course, curated by industry experts
Live Masterclasses
Attend masterclasses for expert insights & interactions
Interactive Learning
Engage with course materials for an enhanced experience
Certified Course
Earn 3 CPD hours towards your professional learning
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Frequently Asked Questions
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There are no formal prerequisites for enrolling in the ESG Reporting and Auditing Course. However, a basic understanding of sustainability concepts and corporate reporting will be beneficial. This course is designed for professionals eager to enhance their knowledge and skills in ESG reporting and auditing practices.
The course is self-paced, allowing participants to complete the curriculum at their convenience. Typically, participants can complete the course within 3 to 5 hours, depending on their pace of learning.
You have 12 months’ access to the course materials and masterclasses. You can spread your self-paced learning accordingly.
Yes, upon successfully completing the course, you will receive a course completion certificate issued by the Institute of Sustainability Studies, which is also CPD-certified.