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AGRC Certificate in ESG Principles & Standards

£650.00

The AGRC Certificate in ESG Principles & Standards is designed for professionals and organizations seeking to develop expertise in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of ESG principles, their significance, and their role in driving sustainable business strategies.

Key Benefits:

  • Gain 1-year free membership at the Association of Governance, Risk & Compliance (AGRC).
  • Earn an accredited certificate recognized by The London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF).
  • Position yourself as a leader in the rapidly growing ESG and sustainability fields.

Participants will explore how ESG principles influence business operations, investment strategies, and compliance frameworks. The course emphasizes the integration of ESG into corporate strategies and provides practical tools to address challenges and leverage opportunities in ESG.

What You’ll Learn:

  • ESG principles and their role in corporate sustainability.
  • Stakeholder theory and ethical approaches to business.
  • Key frameworks and standards for ESG reporting and disclosure.
  • Integration of ESG considerations into investment strategies.
  • Global ESG regulations, including the Paris Agreement and EU directives.

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, participants will:

  • Understand ESG principles and their application in corporate governance.
  • Develop strategies for integrating ESG into business operations.
  • Gain insights into ESG reporting standards and compliance requirements.
  • Explore investment strategies aligned with sustainability goals.
  • Learn how to navigate global ESG regulations and frameworks.

Target Audience:
This course is ideal for:

  • Professionals in compliance, governance, or sustainability roles.
  • ESG officers, risk managers, and corporate strategists.
  • Investors and asset managers focused on sustainable finance.
  • Individuals seeking to develop expertise in ESG principles and reporting.

No prior knowledge is required, though participants should have a strong educational background and proficiency in English.

Format:

  • Self-paced online interactive learning with 15-20 hours of study time.
  • Flexible registration: Start anytime and study at your own pace.
  • Assessment via online multiple-choice exams.

What’s Included:

  • 1-year free AGRC membership.
  • Online exam and AGRC Certificate upon completion.
  • Access to all course materials, practical case studies, and online support.

Completion Requirements:

  • Pass unit tests (multiple-choice questions) with a 70% pass mark.
  • Pass the final exam (40 multiple-choice questions) with a 70% pass mark (two attempts allowed).
  • Unit tests are 10 minutes each, and the final exam is 60 minutes.

Accreditation and CPD Recognition:
The syllabus is verified by external subject matter experts and accredited by financial training bodies, such as CISI and ACAMS, for 10 CPD units.

Registration and Access:
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Syllabus

The AGRC Certificate in ESG Principles & Standards is structured to provide participants with a deep understanding of ESG concepts, frameworks, and applications.

Key Modules Include:

  1. An Ethical Approach: Stakeholder Theory
    • Understanding business ethics and stakeholder theory.
    • Ethical dilemmas and their resolutions.
    • Comparing stakeholder theory to shareholder supremacy.
  2. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability
    • CSR definitions and ESG distinctions.
    • Non-financial performance and sustainability principles.
    • Overview of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  3. Reviewing the Three ESG Pillars
    • Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) pillars in detail.
    • Background and examples of ESG considerations.
  4. Green Finance
    • Principles for responsible banking, investment, and insurance.
    • Understanding green finance and its relation to ESG.
  5. The Business Case for ESG and Sustainability
    • Incorporating ESG into business strategy.
    • Case studies of successful ESG initiatives.
    • Challenges in implementing ESG practices.
  6. Global Initiatives and Regulations
    • Paris Agreement and key EU regulations (Green Deal, SDR).
    • Developments in the UK (Green Finance Strategy, Green Taxonomy).
    • Key challenges in global ESG compliance.
  7. ESG Reporting Standards and Frameworks
    • Overview of ESG reporting standards and key frameworks.
    • Reporting bodies and their roles.
    • Expanding beyond environmental considerations in ESG reporting.
  8. ESG Investing Strategies
    • ESG investing strategies identified by the European Sustainable Investment Forum.
  9. The Future of ESG
    • Challenges and opportunities in ESG for financial institutions.
    • Practical ways for firms to embrace ESG principles.

Learning Outcomes:
By completing this course, participants will:

  • Understand the principles and pillars of ESG.
  • Develop practical skills for ESG reporting and strategy integration.
  • Gain insights into global ESG regulations and initiatives.
  • Learn how to align investments with sustainability goals.

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Certificate

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