Course overview
During the past several years, ESG has gained plenty of prominence throughout the corporate world as a growing number of organisations have started embracing its three pillars and setting up programmes targeting issues such as climate change, diversity, equity and inclusion, employee benefits, executive bonus structures, and more. Pressure from stakeholders, the upcoming generation of professionals and consumers, and society at large have made it a crucial part of any organisation’s strategy to look after their activities and performance in these areas.
In many cases, these organisations’ growth, stability, and continuity as businesses are at stake. As part of this programme, you will pick up the ins and outs of ESG from a compliance and reporting perspective and be better prepared to help your organisation develop a sound, effective, and long-term strategy to tackle all ESG issues.
- 15 CPD units
What you'll learn
By acquiring the Certificate, participants are expected to be able to:
- Define the three ESG pillars—Environment, Social and Governance.
- Identify the importance of ESG and CSR programmes to an organisation’s corporate governance practices.
- Understand the main concepts behind Green Finance and how responsible banking, investment, and insurance work within this framework.
- Describe the objectives and main tenets of the many global initiatives set up to encourage policies that will contribute to the growth and advancement of ESG issues.
- Study the main ESG reporting standards and frameworks so that your organisation is better prepared to fulfil its reporting requirements.
- Understand the main concepts behind ESG investing.
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
Duration study load
- 15 hours
- Access valid for 90 days
Entry requirements
No previous knowledge or experience is required although it is assumed that those interested have good knowledge of English and a strong educational background.
Course features
- 15-20 hours of self-paced, online, and interactive learning, including analysis of practical case studies
- A study guide
- Practice questions and a final mock exam
- Free AGRC membership for one (1) year
- Online exam with two attempts to pass
- AGRC certificate
- Use of the PAGRC designation upon successful completion
Professional recognition
Awarded by AGRC
Accredited by the London Institute of Banking & Finance
Assessment
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Number of questions: 40
- Type of question: Multiple choice
- Pass mark: 70/100
- Results appear directly once you submit all of your answers.
- Certificate is issued instantly in PDF and sent by email.
- A printed copy of the certificate can be requested for an additional charge of £50.
- Please keep in mind that if you do not complete your training programme and book your exam within the 3-month period, you will have to pay £150 to take the exam and for any additional attempt thereafter.
Is the study guide included in all AGRC packages?
Yes, for each AGRC package, you will receive the study guide and the exam (two attempts). You will also receive a structured, guided e-learning package that includes video lectures, case studies, and much more that will allow you to study at your own time and better prepare for the exam.
Who's it for?
This course is ideal for anyone wishing to be introduced to ESG and the different requirements that this sector might entail moving forward. Professionals carrying out the roles of directors, members of the Board, senior managers, lawyers, company secretaries, compliance and risk officers, and consultants may benefit from this course.
Subjects
About London Governance & Compliance Academy
The London Governance and Compliance Academy (LGCA) is a multi-accredited, UK-based executive education training and certification provider that specialises in the areas of governance, risk, compliance, and finance.
LGCA is part of the European Institute of Management and Finance (EIMF) Group, one of Europe’s leading institutions for certified and executive education, eLearning, and bespoke training solutions in the financial sector.
