This 2-day programme is designed to equip HR professionals with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into their roles. Participants will explore how ESG aligns with HR practices, focusing on actionable steps to drive sustainability, ethical leadership, and social responsibility within their organisations.
Learning Outcome
- Understand the importance of ESG and its relevance to HR
- Gain practical tools and strategies to integrate ESG into HR practices
- Develop actionable plans to drive ESG initiatives within their organisations
- Be equipped to measure and communicate HR’s contribution to ESG goals
Course Outline
Understanding ESG and Its Relevance to HR
- What is ESG?
- The role of HR in driving ESG initiatives
- Why ESG matters for talent attraction, retention, and employer branding
The “Social” Pillar: HR’s Core Contribution
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as a key ESG component
- Employee well-being and mental health initiatives
- Fair labour practices and ethical supply chains
Environmental Sustainability and HR’s Role
- Green workplace initiatives (e.g., reducing carbon footprint, waste management)
- Employee engagement in sustainability programs
- Aligning HR policies with environmental goals (e.g., remote work, green commuting)
Governance and Ethical Leadership
- Promoting transparency and accountability in HR practices
- Ethical decision-making and compliance training
- Whistleblower policies and anti-corruption measures
Building an ESG-Driven HR Strategy
- Aligning HR goals with organizational ESG objectives
- Developing ESG-focused KPIs for HR
- Communicating ESG initiatives to employees and stakeholders
ESG in Talent Management
- Attracting ESG-conscious talent
- Incorporating ESG into onboarding and training programs
- Performance management and ESG alignment
Measuring and Reporting ESG Impact
- Key metrics for tracking ESG performance in HR
- Tools and frameworks for ESG reporting (e.g., GRI, SASB)
- Communicating ESG achievements to stakeholders
Overcoming Challenges and Driving Change
- Resistance to change and how to manage it
- Securing leadership buy-in for ESG initiatives
- Building a culture of sustainability and responsibility




