Sustainability/ESG learning program
Inhouse training
Sustainability is an important topic for organisations and its importance is continuously increasing. This applies to you as a professional, regardless of your role in the organisation. What does sustainability mean for your role and your organisation? With our 8-hour learning program, you will gain the necessary basic knowledge about ESG and regulations such as CSRD, and you will apply this knowledge together with our ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) experts to your own practice.
By following this learning program, you as a finance professional can meet the mandatory ESG sustainability theme set by the NBA for 2023 and 2024.
Content & structure of the learning program
The program consists of an online kick-off session, interactive e-learnings and an on site / live meeting including a virtual reality experience.
Kick-off
Kickstart your ESG learning program
Duration: 1 hour
We will start with a one-hour kick-off session. During this online session you will get to know the other participants, we will go through the program together and you will have the opportunity to ask practical questions and questions about the content. And, our experts are happy to enthuse you about ESG!
E-learnings
Update your ESG knowledge
Duration: 2 hours
You will receive access to our learning platform. You will follow a number of e-learnings (in English) in your own time:
- What is ESG
- Stakeholder expectations
- Double materiality
- CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive)
Classroom session with ESG experts
Apply ESG in practice
Duration: 5 hours
Guided by our ESG experts, you focus on translating theory into practice. Our experts will discuss the topics below in more detail with you.
- Why is ESG important for your organization and role?
- Experience the SDG VR experience
- Gain more insight into the ESG regulatory landscape
- The ins and outs of the CSRD
- Zoom in on double materiality, including a case study
- Focus on the E, S, and G
- Get started with a case study focused on Social
- Closure and reflection
The SDG VR experience. Part of this classroom session is an interactive virtual reality experience: you will be inspired in a unique and innovative way to take action for the Sustainable Development Goals. You are literally placed in different environments. This makes the subject even more tangible!
The e-learnings cover topics that are discussed during the classroom session. We strongly advise you to go through the modules before the session, so that you can participate optimally.
The classroom training session includes our SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) VR Experience. Here you will experience why sustainability is important and which seventeen goals the UN has identified to make the world a better place in 2030. You will then work with our ESG experts on applying sustainability within your own field of work. You understand the role you can take on within your organisation when it comes to ESG and what translation you can already make of the requirements to your organisation.
About this training
- At the end of this learning program
- For whom?
- Trainers
At the end of this learning program
you have the necessary basic knowledge about sustainability/ESG developments;
you have insight into the opportunities and risks that ESG creates for your organization and what role you can play;
you are familiar with ESG reporting obligations (EU regulations such as CSRD, EU Taxonomy, and CSDDD);
you can explain the double materiality analysis (an important starting point of the CSRD);
you are familiar with the focus, purpose, and structure of the CSRD;
you are in broad terms familiar with the requirements for E, S, and G.
For whom?
This program is intended for professionals who are looking for more knowledge about sustainability/ESG. This includes professionals in the fields of sustainability, finance, risk management, internal control, HR, communication, facility management, and employees.
We have already given this training several times for a wide range of organizations and target groups; both for groups of financial managers and employees, as well as for groups of participants with various functions.
The level of education is HBO level, and is also suitable for anyone with experience or affinity with the subject.
Note: Are you part of a public institution? We have a special program for employees and supervisors in the public sector.
Trainers
This learning program is organised by our ESG team and PwC’s Academy. The sessions are facilitated by our ESG experts. They have extensive expertise in various areas related to ESG. The ESG experts provide daily hands-on support to internal audit, finance & control departments. They also support organisations in, among other things, integrating ESG into their business model, implementing ESG regulations and new ESG-oriented processes and practices in organisations and setting up or improving ESG reporting.
The ESG experts are supported in this learning program by the learning advisors of PwC's Academy. PwC's Academy offers open training programs for organisations and tailor-made in-house and virtual training programs. They provide the learning program with the latest learning technologies and methods and the most appropriate learning interventions to achieve the desired learning effect.
Date, Location & Cost
The location is flexible. The training program can take place at your organization or at one of our locations. The date is determined in consultation. We do our best to find a suitable time for the participants and any co-trainers from your organization. The costs depend on the content, duration, and frequency of the training.
Learning platform
Participants will gain access to our learning platform. This allows them to easily find information, materials, and certificates. If desired, we can also provide additional online learning through our platform. This can be either standard or customized.
Permanent Education
PE-Portfolio accountants (AA and RA)
You can include this training course as a learning activity in your PE portfolio. After the training course, you will receive a certificate of participation (number of hours of training included).
PE points register controllers (RC)
At the end of the training course you will receive a certificate of participation from us with the number of hours of training followed. You can register this yourself on the VRC website.
Inhouse training
Are you interested in this topic and would you like a tailor-made training course for your organisation? We will gladly discuss with you your learning goals, the casuistry and the desired learning results. We will also determine the duration, date and location of the training in consultation with you. On the basis of a preliminary discussion, we will make a tailor-made training proposal for you. Please contact us for more information.
