Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• All employees seeking foundational sustainability knowledge
• New members of sustainability committees
• Compliance and Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Professionals
• Managers needing to understand the impact on their function

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Define the three pillars of sustainability: Environmental, Social, and Economic (Triple Bottom Line).
• Explain key environmental concepts such as climate change, biodiversity, and circular economy.
• Understand the relevance of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to business operations.
• Identify the main ESG reporting frameworks (GRI, SASB) and their purpose.
• Analyze the business benefits and risks associated with adopting sustainable practices.
• Develop an immediate action plan to apply sustainability principles within their team/function.

DAY 1

Defining the Triple Bottom Line

• Welcome and introduction
• Pre-test
• Defining sustainability and the history of the movement
• The three pillars: People, Planet, Profit (Triple Bottom Line)
• Understanding the concept of planetary boundaries
• Introduction to key global sustainability drivers

DAY 2

Environmental Sustainability Principles

• Deep dive into climate change, greenhouse gases, and carbon footprints
• Water stewardship, waste management, and resource efficiency
• The principles of the Circular Economy (vs. Linear Economy)
• Renewable energy and transition to low-carbon operations

DAY 3

Social and Governance Principles

• Social Sustainability: Human rights, labor practices, and community engagement
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as a social principle
• Governance: Ethics, anti-corruption, and board oversight
• Introduction to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

DAY 4

Business Application and Risk

• Conducting a basic materiality assessment: What matters most?
• The business case: Financial benefits, risk mitigation, and reputation
• Sustainability in the value chain: Supply chain ethics and logistics
• Understanding and mitigating key sustainability risks

DAY 5

Measurement and Personal Action

• Overview of major ESG reporting and disclosure standards
• Identifying actionable steps for sustainability in your department
• Developing a personal sustainability advocacy plan
• Post-test
• Certificate ceremony