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ESG Essentials

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.
5 February 2026
ESG
Training Course
Virtual Training
CGI UK&I Fundamentals
Training Courses

ESG Essentials

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.
30 July 2026
ESG
Training Course
Virtual Training
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Conference

ESG Summit 2024

This 1-day summit delved into the profound impact of ESG practises and regulations on governance professional & their organisations, emphasising that ESG integration is not only a moral obligation but also a strategic imperative with far-reaching benefits. Through keynote and panel discussions, insightful workshops and real-world examples.
2 May 2024
Conference
In Person
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ESG As A Value Driver
Webinar

Utilising ESG as a value-driving function

ESG is fast evolving from a compliance exercise to a strategic business imperative, in this webinar we will be discussing how you can turn this into an advantage.
22 May 2025
CPD
ESG
Virtual
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ABC of ESG

This guide is The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland’s attempt to provide some clarity to the world of ESG, regardless of in which type of organisation or sector the reader works.
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Factsheets

What is ESG?

ESG stands for environmental, social, and governance. It refers to the way in which an organisation manages its impacts on, risks related to, and opportunities arising from, environmental, social and governance issues.
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Subject Resource Hub

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)

With ESG-related issues being at the top of the list of priorities for many organisations, the breadth of the topic can make it difficult to navigate effectively. We have collated our ESG resources on one page to help you keep up to date with the latest developments.
ESG
Research

ESG: A maturity matrix for charities

This paper seeks to outline the rise of environmental, social (or sustainability1) and governance factors (ESG) in the commercial sector and explain how they will become increasingly relevant to modern charities. It covers the drive behind the increasing use of ESG factors in investment decisions, reputational risks, environmental awareness amongst consumers and clients and the need to attract talent with different motivations to work.
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Episode 19 - ESG Reporting: Where to next?

In this podcast Daniel Roach, Senior Technical Lead at Company Matters, discusses the latest developments in ESG reporting.
Podcast
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