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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

This comprehensive one-day course demystifies Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles for the modern business landscape. Moving beyond “green-washing,” this program focuses on how ESG acts as a risk management tool and a value driver. Participants will explore the three pillars of ESG, understand the regulatory push from authorities like Bursa Malaysia and international frameworks (GRI, SASB), and learn how to begin their own ESG integration journey.

WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR?

  1. SME Owners & Directors: To understand how ESG affects bank lending rates and supply chain eligibility.
  2. Finance & Tax Professionals: To align ESG reporting with corporate advisory and tax compliance.
  3. HR & Operations Managers: To manage the “Social” and “Governance” aspects of organizational culture.
  4. Compliance Officers: To navigate emerging sustainability reporting requirements in Malaysia.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

By the end of this 7-hour session, participants will be able to:

  1. Define the core components of E, S, and G and their relevance to Malaysian SMEs.
  2. Identify material ESG risks and opportunities specific to their industry.
  3. Navigate the local regulatory landscape, including Bursa Malaysia’s 3rd Edition SRG.
  4. Draft a preliminary ESG roadmap for their organization.
  5. Utilize simple tools for data collection and initial sustainability reporting.

METHODOLOGY

  1. 70:30 Practical-to-Theory Ratio: Short lectures followed by hands-on exercises.
  2. Gap Analysis Workshop: Participants perform a mini-audit of their own company’s current practices.
  3. Case Study Challenges: Reviewing real-world Malaysian SME success stories and pitfalls.
  4. Interactive Simulation: “The Boardroom Pitch” – convincing stakeholders of the ROI on ESG.

COURSE OUTLINE

INTRODUCTION

  1. Trainer Profile
  2. Ice Breaker
  3. Learning Outcomes
  4. Content Mapping
  5. Ground Rules

MODULE 1: THE ESG LANDSCAPE

  • ESG vs. CSR
  • The “Why Now?” (Drivers)
  • Global & Local Trends

MODULE 2: THE E, S AND G PILLARS

  • E: Carbon & Waste
  • S: Human Rights & DEI
  • G: Ethics & Transparency

MODULE 3: MATERIALITY & RISK

  • Materiality Assessment
  • Risk Mapping
  • Opportunity Identification

MODULE 4: REPORTING AND COMPLIANCE

  • Bursa Malaysia Framework
  • GRI/SASB Overview
  • Data Collection

MODULE 5: STRATEGY AND IMPLEMENTATION

  • Building the Roadmap
  • Communicating to Stakeholders
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