Materiality Assessment and Stakeholder Engagement for ESG Training Course

Module 1: Foundations of ESG and Sustainability

• Understanding ESG: Definition and key components (Environmental, Social, Governance).
• The business case for ESG: Why it matters to organizations.
• History and evolution of sustainability and corporate responsibility.
• Global frameworks and standards (e.g., GRI, SASB, TCFD, SDGs).
• Practical session: Mapping ESG issues to your organization's value chain.

Module 2: Introduction to Materiality Assessment

• What is materiality in the context of ESG?
• The dual-materiality concept: Financial and impact materiality.
• Why materiality assessment is a strategic imperative.
• Steps in the materiality assessment process.
• Practical session: Analyzing and defining the scope of a materiality assessment.

Module 3: Stakeholder Identification and Prioritization

• Who are your stakeholders? Mapping internal and external groups.
• Stakeholder analysis: Tools and techniques (e.g., power-interest grid).
• Prioritizing stakeholders based on influence and impact.
• Identifying key communication channels and engagement goals.
• Practical session: Creating a stakeholder map for a hypothetical company.

Module 4: Practical Steps for Materiality Assessment

• Data collection methods: Surveys, interviews, focus groups, and desk research.
• Analyzing collected data to identify significant topics.
• Plotting issues on a materiality matrix.
• Validating the materiality assessment with internal and external stakeholders.
• Practical session: Conducting a mini-materiality assessment and creating a matrix.

Module 5: Integrating Materiality into Business Strategy

• Aligning material issues with corporate vision and mission.
• Developing goals and key performance indicators (KPIs) based on materiality.
• Embedding ESG into business units and operations.
• Assigning roles and responsibilities for ESG governance.
• Practical session: Developing a strategic action plan for a material issue.

Module 6: Enhancing Stakeholder Engagement

• Best practices for effective and authentic engagement.
• Building trust and rapport with different stakeholder groups.
• Handling challenging conversations and managing expectations.
• Leveraging technology and digital platforms for engagement.
• Practical session: Role-playing a stakeholder dialogue scenario.

Module 7: Reporting and Communication

• Key principles of transparent and effective ESG reporting.
• Understanding different reporting frameworks (GRI, SASB) and their requirements.
• Crafting a compelling ESG narrative for various audiences.
• Leveraging digital and traditional communication channels.
• Practical session: Drafting a section of an ESG report based on a materiality assessment.

Module 8: ESG Risk Management and Opportunity Identification

• Identifying and assessing ESG-related risks (e.g., climate, social, reputational).
• Developing mitigation strategies for material ESG risks.
• Unlocking new business opportunities through ESG innovation.
• Case studies on how companies have turned risks into opportunities.
• Practical session: Performing a SWOT analysis focused on ESG factors.

Module 9: The Future of ESG and Materiality

• Emerging trends in ESG reporting and regulation.
• The role of technology in ESG data collection and analysis.
• Integrating ESG into financial decision-making (e.g., ESG ratings).
• The rise of double materiality and impact investing.
• Practical session: Discussing and forecasting future ESG challenges and opportunities.

Module 10: Final Project and Action Planning

• Consolidating all learnings from the course.
• Developing a personal or organizational action plan.
• Presenting the final project to a peer group.
• Peer review and feedback session.
• Practical session: Final project presentation and review.

Requirements:

• Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
• Applicants must live up to Armstrong Global Institute admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free

2. What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

3. Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.

4. The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.

5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

Booking for Training

Simply send an email to the Training Officer on training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training.

Or call us on +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588

Payment Options

We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:

1. Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Armstrong Global Training & Development Center Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.

2. Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.

3. Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

1. Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.

2. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.

3. No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Tailor Made Courses

This training course can also be customized for your institution upon request for a minimum of 5 participants. You can have it conducted at our Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588 or Email training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com

Accommodation and Airport Transfer

Accommodation and Airport Transfer is arranged upon request and at extra cost. For reservations contact the Training Officer on Email: training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com or on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588