Awarded by The Corporate Governance Institute

Best Practice in ESG Reporting

Treat ESG risk like any other business risk, and report on it with confidence.

Boards are increasingly scrutinised on whether the ESG story they tell is accurate. Getting it right starts with understanding ESG risk: where it sits in your organisation, who owns it, how it's assessed and how it's communicated.

This short course shows you how to bring ESG risk into your existing risk management framework, from risk appetite and oversight to reviewing your ESG risk profile and communicating it inside and outside the organisation. It takes 3 to 5 hours of self-paced study.
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Format
Self-study
Average Study Time
3-5 hours
Access for
6 months
Price
£450 incl VAT

Best Practice in ESG Reporting course, at a glance

Best Practice in ESG Reporting is a short online certificate for risk managers, sustainability officers, compliance professionals, governance officers and board members who need to manage and communicate ESG risk. It is awarded and delivered by The Corporate Governance Institute.

You can study the course online at your own pace in 3 to 5 hours, with 6 months' access to the learning platform.

It covers how ESG risk connects to organisational risk, responsibility for ESG risk oversight, the four lines of defence model, risk appetite and tolerance, identifying and assessing ESG risk, and reviewing and communicating your ESG risk profile. Learners complete one graded assessment and receive a digital certificate.


The course costs £450 incl. VAT. It is available worldwide through Duco Digital Training, an authorised partner of The Corporate Governance Institute and a BCS-accredited business and technology training provider.

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About the Course

Many organisations handle ESG in isolation from the rest of their risk management, which leaves gaps. Some ESG risks go unmanaged, others are managed informally for years without anyone recognising them, and the organisation struggles to report on them consistently.
Best Practice in ESG Reporting brings ESG risk into the mainstream.

It explains how ESG risk connects to wider organisational risk, who should be responsible for the ESG risk management plan and its oversight, and how the four lines of defence model applies.

It then covers risk appetite and tolerance, the process for identifying and assessing ESG risk, and how to review your ESG risk profile and communicate the results clearly to the board, investors and other stakeholders.

You'll learn:

• Explain how ESG risk connects to organisational risk and why it should be treated like any other risk
• Clarify who is responsible for ESG risk management and its oversight
• Apply the four lines of defence model to ESG risk
• Use risk appetite and risk tolerance to guide ESG risk decisions
• Identify and assess ESG risks, including those already being managed informally
• Review your ESG risk profile and communicate it internally and externally.

What you get:

• 3 to 5 hours of self-paced online learning, with [6] months' access
• A digital certificate from The Corporate Governance Institute on successful completion
• Expert speaker videos, case studies and downloadable resources
• One graded assessment, plus knowledge checks, included in the course fee.
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Course Syllabus
Course Requirements
Career Path
course subjects you will learn

Course Syllabus

Understanding ESG Risk and Its Impact
How ESG Risk Connects to Organisational Risk
Why an Unsystematic Approach to ESG Increases Risk
Responsibility for the ESG Risk Management Plan
Board Oversight of ESG Risk
The Four Lines of Defence Model
Risk Appetite and Risk Tolerance
Identifying and Assessing ESG Risk
Integrating ESG Risk into Your Risk Management Framework
Reviewing Your Organisation's ESG Risk Profile
Communicating ESG Risk Internally and Externally
One Graded Assessment Leading to a Digital Certificate
Eligibility for the course

Course Requirements

No formal prerequisites. Familiarity with risk management will help. Designed for risk managers, sustainability officers, compliance professionals, governance officers and board members.

A good level of English
is recommended
An internet connection with a laptop, tablet or mobile is required. The course is self-paced, so there are no fixed class times.

Not sure if this course is right for you?
Contact us to check your suitability before starting.

career opportunities 

Career Path

Best Practice in ESG Reporting helps learners:
• Bring ESG risk into their organisation's risk management framework
• Advise boards and committees on ESG risk with confidence
• Strengthen the accuracy and credibility of ESG disclosures
• Build towards the Diploma in ESG.

For employers, it helps close gaps between ESG commitments and risk management, and supports more reliable ESG disclosures.
Industries
  • Transport & Logistics
  • Oil, Gas & Resources
  • Engineering & Manufacturing

  • Audit, Accounting & Assurance
  • Construction and Property
  • Professional Services & Consulting

  • Retail, Food & Consumer Goods
  • Financial Services & Insurance
  • Suppliers to EU-regulated companies
Any organisation that reports on ESG needs to understand and manage the risks behind the story it tells.

Pass Assist

Your course price isn’t just for learning materials — it includes the complete Pass Assist package, designed to give you the best chance of passing your course with confidence.

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Study at Your Own Pace

No fixed class times. Fit the course around work within your 6-month access period.

Practical tools you keep

Templates, frameworks and board questions you can use straight away

Learn from specialists

Led by a member of the company secretariat at a FTSE 100 energy company.

Real World Case Studies

Learn from real cases and failures.

TCGI assessment included 

The Corporate Governance Institute's assessment fee is included at the end of your course. No additional fee to pay.

Employer sponsorship support

Help making the case for your employer to fund your place, with invoicing direct to your organisation
Format
Self study
Average Study Time
3-5 hours
Access for
6 months
Price
£450 incl VAT

EMPLOYERS
NEED QUALITY ESG SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

29%

Board directors who feel completely knowledgeable enough to challenge management on sustainability.

89%

Directors who rely only on management updates to stay informed about ESG.


7 in 10

Directors who say their board is only moderately or not at all effective at integrating ESG into strategy.

Book a Career Call

Not sure which ESG course is right for you?

Book a free 15-minute call. We'll help you choose between this short course, the CSRD courses and the Diploma in ESG.
This certificate is for you if you:
• Work in risk and need to bring ESG into your framework
• Sit on an audit or risk committee that oversees ESG
• Are responsible for the accuracy of ESG disclosures
• Want to understand ESG from a risk perspective.

Typical roles include: risk managers, sustainability officers, compliance professionals, company secretaries and governance officers, and board members.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Best Practice in ESG Reporting course? 

The Corporate Governance Institute. It shows how to integrate ESG into risk management, and how to assess and communicate ESG risk.

How does this differ from the Diploma in ESG? 

The course explains how ESG risk connects to wider organisational risk, who should be responsible for the ESG risk management plan and its oversight, and how the four lines of defence model applies. The Diploma in ESG covers 10 modules in 30+ hours, adds investing, risk, data and reporting standards, and is accredited by Birkbeck, University of London.

Who is The Corporate Governance Institute?

The Corporate Governance Institute (TCGI) is a global leader in corporate governance education and certification.

It has educated directors and executives in over 80 countries, and its faculty and Governance Advisory Council include leaders from organisations around the world. Duco Digital Training is an authorised partner of The Corporate Governance Institute.

How long will I have access to the course? 

You have 6 months' access to the sessions, materials and resources from the programme start date.

How long does the course take to complete?

Most learners complete it in 3 to 5 hours. You have 6 months' access from enrolment.

How is the course assessed? 

There is one graded assessment, plus ungraded knowledge checks, with multiple-choice, multiple-select, matching and true/false questions.

What will I receive?

On successful completion you receive a digital certificate from The Corporate Governance Institute, which you can share on LinkedIn.

How to start the course?

Enrol online with card, PayPal or Klarna, or contact us to pay by invoice or bank transfer. If your employer is sponsoring you, please contact us and we can invoice them directly.

We train individuals and support teams with their training needs in organisations, colleges, universities, and government departments in different countries. Contact us if you have any questions.

What happens after I enrol?

  1. You receive a confirmation email from Duco Digital Training
  2. We register you with The Corporate Governance Institute within 2 working days
  3. TCGI will email your learning platform login and orientation session details
  4. Study the course
  5. Complete your assessment(s) in the course
  6. Receive your certificate from The Corporate Governance Institute.

Can organisations buy this course for teams?

Yes. We can enrol boards, leadership teams and groups of senior managers, with a single invoice and support throughout. We can also advise on shorter TCGI programmes for wider management teams. Please contact us to arrange payment by invoice.

Can my employer pay for the course, and enrol a team or board?

Yes. We can invoice your employer directly and if you wish, enrol a team or a board. Please contact us to arrange payment by invoice.

Does this course cover CSRD?

No. For CSRD reporting, see the Professional Certificate in CSRD Reporting.

Training a Team or Your Whole Board?

Enrol your risk, compliance and sustainability teams together, alongside board or committee members who oversee ESG risk, so everyone uses the same framework.
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Format
Self study
Average Study Time
3-5 hours
Access for
6 months
Price
£450 incl VAT

Corporate Governance Institute Testimonials

"Since completing the course we are busy preparing for CSRD reporting and I am certainly benefiting from the course learnings. I have taken responsibility for ESG Reporting. The course content was excellent and clearly delivered. What stood out to me was the breadth of additional resources and reading materials made available to students."
marie porter
"The most beneficial part of the course for me was the depth of material referenced and available throughout the course. I've ended up feeling empowered to make a practical difference, as well as being much better informed."
Andrew Tyrtania
"The course had an excellent structure that greatly enhanced my understanding. It provided a perfect balance between theoretical concepts and insights from industry experts. As a result of completing this course, I was entrusted with leading the project for my company."
Helen Zapounidou

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