Programme Overview
Training Description
Who Should Attend
- Environmental and Climate Change Officers
- Strategic Planning and Corporate Planning Managers
- Risk Management Professionals
- Internal and External Auditors
- Procurement and Supply Chain Managers
- Project and Programme Managers
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL/M&E) Officers
- Government Treasury and Public Finance Officials
Session Objectives
- Understand the fundamental concepts of sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) and their relevance to organizational budgeting.
- Learn how to identify and assess key sustainability and ESG initiatives within an organization.
- Develop methodologies for quantifying the financial implications of ESG factors and incorporating them into budgets.
- Master techniques for allocating resources effectively to support environmental conservation efforts.
- Understand how to budget for social responsibility programs and community engagement initiatives.
- Explore different frameworks and standards for ESG reporting and their impact on budgeting.
- Develop strategies for tracking and measuring the return on investment (ROI) of sustainability and ESG initiatives.
About the Course
The course offers a practical, step-by-step approach to embedding ESG principles throughout the budgeting cycle. Participants will explore techniques for identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing sustainability initiatives and translating them into measurable budget allocations aligned with organizational objectives. The training also covers methods for monitoring ESG-related expenditures, assessing the financial and non-financial benefits of sustainability investments, and reporting on ESG performance to internal and external stakeholders. Through practical exercises and real-world case studies, participants will develop the capability to design and implement budgets that balance financial performance with environmental responsibility, social impact, and sound governance, positioning their organizations for long-term success in an increasingly sustainability-driven economy.
Curriculum & Topics
8 Topics | 8 Sessions
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