Strategic Environmental, Social, Governance Programme – CMI Level 7
This programme will provide an overview of both the global and UK ESG landscapes, key frameworks, and best practices. Focusing on the business reality of prioritising where to invest, delegates will consider why this might be important and the potential benefits/implications from both a risk, as well as a growth perspective.
This course is designed to position participants to gain buy-in for ESG initiatives from board-level peers.
Participants will consider what strong ESG governance looks like and best practices to create a clear ESG plan, with integrated measurement, reporting and communication plans. The programme will help delegates to ensure that this is aligned against the expected impact on the organisation.
Course Summary
Level 7 Award in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice - Optional
Duration:
3 Day
Delivery Method and Price:
Virtual Classroom:
£1,600
About Us
About the Programme
This course is aimed at the c-suite and board members of SMEs who wish to understand in more detail the ESG landscape, the impact on their own organisations and how to engage peers with the ESG conversation.
Session 1
Exploring ESG
Key themes include:
- Introduction to ESG – adopting an ESG Strategy
- Differentiating between traditional corporate social responsibility efforts and modern embedded sustainability
- Terminology and Investor landscape
- Stakeholders and the business case for ESG at your organisation
- History and Context - understanding global ESG, climate, biodiversity commitments
- The role of Governance
Session 2
The regulatory environment and exploring Corporate Social Responsibility (Community, Engagement, and Impact)
Key themes include:
- An overview of the regulatory environment – frameworks, benchmarks and standards and the scope of measuring GHG emissions
- Understanding CSR and Social Impact
- Defining, understanding and engaging ‘community’
- The impact of your supply chain and supplier relations
- The employee experience and engagement
- The business case for diversity and inclusion and what this means for your company
- Scenario Planning
Session 3
Leading, Measuring and Embedding change
Key themes include:
- Changing culture and embedding change through Governance
- Good governance – defining ESG with Purpose
- Deeper dive into decarbonisation and GHG emissions
- What about biodiversity?
- Establishing goals and defining strategy
- Influencing, engaging and dealing with cynics
- Engaging with stakeholders
- Governance and the Board
- ESG reporting & best practices for ESG communications
- ESG data, tracking and measurement
CMI Level 7 Award in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice
Following completion of the Strategic Approaches to Environmental, Social and Governance Programme , learners can opt to continue their studies by completing a CMI Level 7 Award in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice. This qualification is designed for practising middle managers and leaders at operations, division, departmental or specialist level, who are typically accountable to a senior manager or business owner.
Learners are required to complete one 4,000-4,500 word written assignment. Units to be completed include:
- 705: Leading Strategic Change
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Learners also receive:
- Targeted tutorials run by our CMI-qualified tutors, to help learners complete the assignment writing phase.
- Dedicated support from the Quality Assurance Team here at In Professional Development, including regular CMI learner drop-in sessions.
- Access to a wealth of CMI online learning resources through their Management Direct website.
Please take a look at our CMI FAQs to find out more about how the qualification works.
Ian Skiggs
Tutor
Following an early career as a Chief Engineer in the Royal Navy, and a mid-career in sales, project management, and commercially oriented General Management within the Distribution, Healthcare and Technology sectors across multiple geographies, Ian has undertaken high-profile “C” suite roles within the broader Technology Sector with sub-sectors including Aerospace, Space, Communications, Defence, Energy, Automotive, Medical, and Security. Adept at utilising change intervention to drive reputational CSR & ESG across Products, Services, Innovation, Workplace, Governance , Leadership & Performance Management and enhancing value through business growth, improved margins and targeted cost reduction combined with enhancing human capital. His experience includes cross border multi-site acquisition integration and restructuring, business development and strategic growth. Ian is a Chartered Director and Fellow of the Institute of Directors and an Association of Project Management Professional and has gained business recognition with Queens Awards for Innovation and Growth.
In his spare time, Ian enjoys scuba diving and gym training. He is also generally found at a swimming pool on early mornings and weekends supporting his son’s sporting ambitions.
Our dedicated In-House Training team can work with you to create a tailored training course that creates an optimal learning experience. Our bespoke built training programmes are designed around your needs and allow you to meet the specific requirements of your business.
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