Overview
In today’s business landscape, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is no longer a “nice-to-have” - it’s a strategic imperative. Whether you’re advising the Board, shaping company policy, or simply navigating the growing expectations of stakeholders, understanding ESG is critical to your professional toolkit.
What you'll learn
This interactive course is designed to cut through the complexity and give you the confidence to engage with ESG in a practical, meaningful way. Across a full day of guided learning, you’ll explore the ESG pillars, discover how to identify what truly matters for your organisation, and learn how to embed ESG into strategy, governance, and reporting.
By the end of the session, you’ll not only understand the ESG agenda but also be equipped to influence change, support compliance, and drive sustainable value creation in your role.
Who is it for?
- Governance professionals
- Company Secretaries / Assistant Company Secretaries
- Professionals with ESG responsibilities (Legal, Finance, Administration, HR, Operations and others)
- Sustainability professionals
- Administrators
- Governance, legal or sustainability students and trainees
- Any other role where a knowledge of ESG is important
How much does it cost?
- Non-member - £755
- Professional subscriber - £680
- Member - £605
*Please note. These prices will increase on 1 Jan 2026.
**A discount is available for registered charities, please email training@cgi.org.uk
For any related enquiries please contact us at training@cgi.org.uk, or call us at +44 (0)20 7580 4741
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People who take this course often go on to book:
Useful CGI Resources:
- CGI ESG Summit
- CGI Terms of Reference for a Sustainability Committee
- CGI Tackling Greenwashing guidance
- Find Articles on ESG in the Governance and Compliance magazine
A wealth of further information and guidance on governance practices can be found in our Resources.
Course Leader
Melissa Kittermaster
Competency framework
This course aligns to CGI’s competency framework: Entry/Emerging
Use the competency framework to identify your strengths and areas for improvement in governance.
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