Bringing an Ethical Mindset to ESG

In today's dynamic and interconnected global business landscape, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations are gaining increasing importance.

As organizations strive to align their operations with sustainability goals and ethical principles, understanding the intersection of ethics and ESG becomes crucial.

This course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to integrate ethical decision-making into their ESG practices. This course delves into the vital link between ethics and ESG and explores how they can harmoniously coexist. Participants will learn about the components of ESG, the moral imperatives underpinning these factors, and various ethical frameworks that can guide decision-making in the ESG realm.

Practical strategies for identifying ethical dilemmas, making responsible choices, and fostering an ethical ESG culture within organizations will be covered.

This course will be an overview of:

Components of ESG
ESG considerations in today’s business landscape
Practical strategies for identifying ethical dilemmas
Integration of ethical decision-making into ESG practices
Fostering an ethical ESG culture within the organization
Measuring impact and reporting ESG progress

Field of Study:

Behavioral Ethics

Credit(s):

NASBA: 1.0

Course ID:

NASBA: 35757/41663

Instructor(s):

Amelia Hart

Prerequisites:

None

Advanced Preparation:

None

Knowledge Level:

Basic

Start Date(s):

April 2, 2025 10:00am CDT

May 1, 2025 2:00pm CDT

May 27, 2025 4:00pm CDT

End Date(s):

April 2, 2025 10:51am CDT

May 1, 2025 2:51pm CDT

May 27, 2025 4:51pm CDT

Publication Date:

11/04/2024

Planned Expiration:

02/28/2026

Provider:

Becker Professional Education

Learning objectives

After completing this course, the learner should be able to:

Define ESG (environmental, social, and corporate governance) and its role in corporate sustainability and responsible investing
Recall the ethical frameworks and principles applicable to ESG decision-making
Identify how to integrate ethical considerations into ESG strategies and mitigate ethical risks
Identify the significance of ethical leadership in ESG practices and how to cultivate an ethical corporate culture
Name practical steps for implementing an ethical ESG approach within your organization

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Instructor bio

Education

Lee University
- Bachelors
University of Tennessee
- Masters
Anderson University
- Doctorate

Licenses & certifications

CPA
CGMA

Organizations

Teaching & instruction

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