ΠΕΡΙΓΡΑΦΗ

Sustainability & ESG (Environmental-Social-Corporate Governance) are key success factors for any business, but at the same time, they pose a great challenge. Stakeholder pressures, an increasingly stringent legal framework, growing customer and societal demands, financial pressures and the dynamic role of investors are forcing the transition from traditional models to new approaches based on building stakeholder trust through transparency, self-commitment, accountability and two-way communication.

Managers start to understand the imperative of Sustainable business but, the integration of practical Sustainability practices within business is still unclear and complicated. New and innovative ways are therefore needed to ensure the integration of sustainability, in line with global best practices and upcoming EU Directives.

The seminar focuses on sustainability strategy formulation and the processes that enable participants to successfully integrate sustainability into their organizations. It includes a wide range of new concepts, best practices, practical tools, new standards and EU directives (NFRD, CSRD). Participants will learn how to communicate effectively their performance through Sustainability reports, as per the new GRI standards released in 2021.

The programme is approved by the HRDA (ΑνΑΔ) – Human Resource Development Authority in Cyprus as “Vital Importance”, therefore the participation fee is fully subsidized, allowing up to three participants per business entity to attend without cost.

ΣΚΟΠΟΣ ΣΕΜΙΝΑΡΙΟΥ

• Create a roadmap for Sustainability/ESG strategy implementation
• Understand how to improve Sustainability/ESG performance
• Practice on reporting Sustainability/ESG performance and disclosing progress
• Ensure effective disclosure of materiality process (double materiality), Sustainability/ESG strategy, targets, goals and impacts
• Practice on stakeholder identification and engagement
• Familiarise with reporting standards and Frameworks (including 2021 GRI, SASB, SDGs, AA1000 etc)
• Align Sustainability, ESG and CSR with business strategy
• Articulate and build the business case for Sustainability/ESG

ΣΕ ΠΟΙΟΥΣ ΑΠΕΥΘΥΝΕΤΑΙ

• Sustainability/ESG, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Managers
• Governance Managers
• Risk Managers
• Environmental Managers
• Marketing/Communications/Public Relations Managers
• Corporate Affairs Managers
• Human Resource Managers Quality Managers
• Supply Chain/Logistics Managers
• Health and Safety Managers
• Investor Relations Managers
• Operational Excellence Managers
• General Management
• Business Owners

ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΕΣ ΠΛΗΡΟΦΟΡΙΕΣ

Key Learning Outcomes = Benefits for Organization

1. Define accurately the general sustainability concepts, frameworks and standards
2. Articulate how the changing nature of Sustainability incurs risks for the organisation
3. Outline how sustainability strategy and reporting build brand value and increase competitiveness
4. Recognize the most suitable tools and frameworks for each organisation based on its needs and profile
5. Develop a comprehensive process for Sustainability integration into the business
6. Align sustainability and ESG with existing business strategy
7. Report effectively sustainability aspects according to international standards and new legislation
8. Use the international GRI Standards for the development of Sustainable Development reports
9. Communicate confidently sustainability and ESG outcomes to stakeholders
10. Encourage the adoption of Sustainable Development practices with solid arguments