Sustainability & ESG Foundations

Medium of Instruction:

English/ Cantonese, supplemented with English materials

Overview

Overview

The Sustainability & ESG Foundations programme is a comprehensive corporate training course designed to equip organisations with the practical knowledge, strategic frameworks, and implementation tools required to integrate Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles into core business operations.
As ESG regulations, investor scrutiny, and stakeholder expectations intensify across Hong Kong and global markets, this programme enables corporate teams to move beyond compliance and embed sustainability into strategy, governance, risk management, and reporting—driving long term business resilience and value creation.
Delivered through a flexible, self paced learning pathway, this programme is ideal for organisations seeking a scalable ESG upskilling solution across regions, sectors, and functions.
 

Programme Overview

The Sustainability & ESG Foundations programme delivers a structured learning journey combining global ESG fundamentals with sector and regional relevance.

 

Participants gain access to:

  • Expert‑led guided learning
  • Sustainability reports and structured reading materials
  • Practical case studies and real‑world industry examples
  • Modular assessments to reinforce learning outcomes

 

Key Learning Outcomes

By completing this programme, corporate participants will be able to:

  • Understand global ESG principles and sustainability frameworks
  • Identify material ESG risks and opportunities across industries
  • Integrate ESG into corporate strategy, governance, and operations
  • Interpret and contribute to sustainability and ESG reporting
  • Avoid common ESG implementation pitfalls
  • Apply holistic risk management and value‑creation approaches
  • Identify new business and innovation opportunities arising from sustainability

 

Sector & Regional Specialization

To ensure relevance across industries and markets, participants may specialise in:

Sector Modules

  • Banking & Financial Institutions
  • Oil, Gas & Renewable Energy
  • Tourism
  • Government & Public Sector

Regional Focus

  • ESG considerations across key international regions, including Asia‑Pacific and GCC markets

This modular approach allows organisations to customise learning pathways to suit business models, operating regions, and regulatory environments.

Why Sustainability & ESG Matters for Corporates Today

Why Sustainability & ESG Matters for Corporates Today

  • Increasing regulatory focus on ESG disclosures and sustainability reporting

  • Growing investor and client demand for transparent, responsible business practices

  • Rising climate, social, and governance risks affecting enterprise value

  • The need to align sustainability initiatives with commercial outcomes and competitive advantage

This programme helps organisations translate ESG theory into business action, strengthening internal capability while supporting regulatory alignment and strategic decision making.


 

Who Should Attend?

This programme is designed for corporate teams and professionals involved in sustainability, governance, risk, and strategic decision‑making, including:
 

  • ESG & Sustainability Managers
  • CSR & Corporate Affairs Professionals
  • Risk, Compliance & Governance Teams
  • Finance, Strategy & Planning Professionals
  • Senior Managers and Business Leaders
  • Professionals transitioning into ESG related roles

No prior ESG expertise is required, making it ideal for both capability building and reskilling initiatives.
 

Flexible Delivery Options

  • Company wide enrolment for ESG capability building
  • Department specific or role based learning pathways
  • Blended learning integration with internal sustainability initiatives
     

Contact Us

Talk to our team and learn how Kaplan can help you meet your business objectives - 

 

Name: Ms Rowena Li

Title: Director, Business Development

Tel. : 2116 3183

Email: [email protected]

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