Session 1: Introduction: Setting the Context for ESG
- Opening Remarks: The importance of ESG in today's global economy.
- Overview of ESG Opportunities:
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- Trends shaping ESG investments and regulations globally.
- Key benefits for organizations embracing ESG initiatives.
- Exercise - opportunities and threats
Session 2: Understanding the Paris Agreement
- Key Takeaways of the Paris Agreement:
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- Goals and commitments to limit global warming to below 2°C.
- Implications for businesses and industries.
- Relevance to Organizations:
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- How aligning with the Paris Agreement can enhance business resilience and reputation.
Session 3: Carbon Footprint Basics
- What is a Carbon Footprint?
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- Definition and significance in the ESG landscape.
- How to Measure Your Carbon Footprint:
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- Tools and methodologies for carbon footprint calculation.
- Group exercise - Carbon footprint in your home
Session 4: Scope 1, 2, and 3 Emissions
- Breaking Down Emissions Scopes:
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- Scope 1: Direct emissions.
- Scope 2: Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, heat, or steam.
- Scope 3: Other indirect emissions, including supply chain and product lifecycle.
Session 5: Science-Based Targets (SBTs) and Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
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- Setting targets aligned with the latest climate science.
- Benefits of adopting SBTs for businesses.
- Understanding TCFD Recommendations:
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- Importance of climate-related financial disclosure.
- How to implement TCFD frameworks in business reporting.
Session 6: Engaging Suppliers and Partners
- Collaborative ESG Strategies:
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- Building partnerships for decarbonization and sustainable practices.
- Creating a Sustainable Supply Chain:
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- Tools and frameworks for assessing and improving supplier ESG compliance.
Session 7: Fast ROI through ESG Initiatives
- Generating Monetary Value with ESG:
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- How ESG programs enhance productivity and reduce costs.
- ESG and ROI Through Digitalization and Innovation:
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- Leveraging AI, IoT, and blockchain for ESG efficiency.
- Examples of fast ROI in energy efficiency, waste reduction, and supply chain optimization.
Session 8: Decarbonization and Net Zero Roadmap
- Developing a Net Zero Roadmap:
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- Key steps in designing a roadmap tailored to your organization or sector.
- Tools for tracking and reporting progress.
- Presenting Your Net Zero Plan:
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- How to communicate your roadmap effectively to stakeholders.
- Practical Activity: Drafting a decarbonization roadmap for your company.
Closing Session: Takeaways and Action Plan
- Recap of the day's key lessons and discussions.
- Individual action planning: What steps will you take to implement ESG in your business or role?
- Regeneration and Biodiversity
- Q&A and wrap-up.