A full perspective on how business models can shape their purpose and legitimacy through social and environmental lens
ESG and Sustainability
Live Online Course over 6 sessions
Dates: 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15 July 2026, 7 – 10am GMT
Overview
As the world increasingly values responsible and ethical business practices, this course provides a comprehensive exploration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles alongside practical approaches to sustainability. Over 6 sessions, delegates will gain a full picture on how business models can define their purpose and legitimacy through social and environmental lens. Delegates will also examine the main sustainable finance instruments, the ICMA principles and standards established to promote transparency and integrity in the market, with a deep-dive into each instrument’s features, benefits, and applications.
Through case studies and expert-led discussions, delegates will learn how to structure and evaluate ESG frameworks, integrate governance policies, adapt business models that prioritise social and environmental legitimacy, and design portfolio management aligned with net-zero principles.
Upon completing this course, participants will be well-equipped with the knowledge and skills to incorporate ESG values and sustainable practices to the global drive toward sustainability. This course is ideal for business leaders, policy makers, investors, and anyone committed to developing sustainable strategies and implementing responsible practices in their fields.
Course Sessions
1. The ESG and sustainable finance markets today
2. Environmental factors: standards and disclosures
3. Understanding ESG analysis and valuation
4. ESG ratings and scores
5. Approaches to ESG portfolio management and integration
6. ESG regulation and ESG reporting
Benefits of Attending
- Articulate why ESG factors and sustainability risks are gaining importance and how they can impact on the value of your company
- Interpret ESG ratings & scores and apply best practice ESG analysis in valuing companies
- Evaluate appropriate ESG scenarios and integrate them into company analytical frameworks
- Assess ESG risks in companies and investment portfolios
- Utilise appropriate tools for integrated ESG portfolio management
- Identify how ESG and sustainability disclosure frameworks can be integrated into internal processes
Live Online Course - How It Works
The structure of our virtual learning program is designed to keep the same levels of engagement and networking as our on-site public courses. Course content is delivered through our easy-to-use online learning platform and is supplemented by case studies and practical exercises.
Like our classroom-based public courses, you will have live interaction with our course facilitators and other participants. Our live online courses are led by our experienced instructors, who will provide you with easily digestible content, using knowledge learned from many years in the industry, during scheduled times. Delegates will receive copies of the course materials electronically.
This course is scheduled to take place over 6 live online sessions using virtual learning technology.
To register/enquire, please contact:
Emma Wang
E: media[at]infocusinternational.com
W: www.infocusinternational.com/ESG
W: www.infocusinternational.com/ESG
