How to Prioritize ESG Initiatives

How to Prioritize ESG Initiatives

This course is part of ESG for All Specialization

Instructor: Duke Corporate Education

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Explore the concept of materiality and its critical role in ESG practices.
Gain skills and tools to conduct effective ESG Materiality Assessments.
Prioritize initiatives to align with ESG goals and maximize impact.

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Taught in English

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There are 2 modules in this course

This course introduces participants to ESG materiality and provides the tools needed to prioritize impactful initiatives. Learners will explore the concept of materiality, understand its significance in ESG practices, and gain practical skills to conduct Materiality Assessment Matrices. With a focus on asking the right questions and using essential tools, this course equips professionals to align ESG initiatives with organizational goals and drive meaningful outcomes.

In this module, you will receive a course overview, learn about your instructor's background, and have an opportunity to introduce yourself and meet your peers.

What's included

3 readings

In this module, you’ll delve into the concept of materiality, learning to assess which ESG issues are most relevant to your goals. You'll explore practical tools and questions to effectively conduct a Materiality Assessment Matrix tailored to your department's needs.

What's included

2 videos7 readings2 assignments

2 videosTotal 4 minutes

What is Materiality?3 minutes
Final Thoughts1 minute

7 readingsTotal 70 minutes

Materiality Assessment10 minutes
Double Materiality Matrix10 minutes
Build the Materiality Matrix for Brambles10 minutes
Your Turn: ESG Materiality Assessment Step-by-Step10 minutes
How to Develop an ESG Initiative10 minutes
Let's Recap10 minutes
Share your learning experience10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

ESG Materiality Assessment Matrix in Practice30 minutes
How to Prioritize ESG Initiatives30 minutes

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