Course Description

This 3-day course develops participants' capabilities in automating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) audit processes and creating effective ESG reports. Participants will learn ESG frameworks, data collection and management strategies, automation tools, and reporting best practices to streamline ESG compliance and stakeholder communication. The course combines ESG knowledge with practical technology applications.

Course Objectives

 Upon the successful completion of this course, each participant will be able to:

  • Understand ESG frameworks, standards, and reporting requirements
  • Automate ESG data collection and audit processes
  • Apply ESG audit methodologies and controls
  • Use technology tools for ESG data management and analysis
  • Create effective ESG reports for stakeholders and regulators
  • Build efficient and sustainable ESG audit systems

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for sustainability managers, ESG analysts, internal auditors, compliance officers, and professionals responsible for ESG reporting and audit automation.

Course Agenda

Registration

Welcome & Introduction

Pre-Test

Day 1 – ESG Frameworks & Audit Fundamentals
  • Introduction to ESG: Environmental, Social, and Governance pillars ​
  • ESG reporting frameworks (GRI, SASB, TCFD, CDP)
  • ESG audit scope, objectives, and methodologies
  •  ESG data sources and collection challenges
  • Materiality assessment and stakeholder engagement
  • ESG performance indicators and metrics 
    Day 2 – Automation & Technology Tool
    • ESG data management systems and platforms
    • Automating ESG data collection and validation
    • Using Excel, Power BI, or specialized ESG software
    • Data quality controls and verification processes
    • Integrating ESG data with enterprise systems
    • Dashboard and analytics for ESG monitoring 
    Day 3 – ESG Reporting & Continuous Improvement

    • Environmental monitoring and measurement
    • Compliance auditing and regulatory inspections
    • Environmental and safety performance indicators
    • Training and competency requirements
    • Building a safety culture 
    • Continuous improvement in EHS management

    Post Test 

    End of the Course

    Assessment Methodology

    All courses conducted by EdTech will begin with a Pre-evaluation and end with a Post-evaluation. The instructor will evaluate the knowledge and skills of the participants according to the feedback given by participants. This will help to recognize the benefits and the level of knowledge gained by participants through the course.

    Training Methodology

    Facilitated by a highly qualified specialist, who has extensive knowledge and experience; this program will be conducted using extensively interactive methods, encouraging participants to share their own experiences and apply the program material to real-life work situations in order to stimulate group discussions and improve the efficiency of the subject coverage.

    Percentages of the total course hour classification are:

    • ​40% Theoretical lectures, Concepts and approach
    • 20% Motivation to develop individual skill and Techniques
    • 20% Case Studies and Practical Exercises
    • 20% Topic General Discussions and interaction

    Course Manual

    Participants will be provided with comprehensive presentation material as reference manual. This presentation material is a compilation of core valuable information, references, presentation methods and inspiring reading which will be used as a part of the material guide.

    Course Certificate

    At the completion of the course, all participants who successfully accomplished the required contact hours will receive an EdTech Training Participation Certificate as a testimony to their commitment to professional development and further education.

    Why Edtech ?

    • Industry Experienced; Internationally Qualified Trainers
    • Hands-on Practical Sessions & Assignments
    • Intensive Study materials
    • Flexible Schedules
    • Realistic training methodology
    • High-Quality Training in Affordable Course Fees
    • Achievement Certificate, as approved by the Ministry of Education (Abu Dhabi Center for Technical and Vocational Education Training - ACTVET), HABC, AWS, IAOSHE, SHRM, etc.