ESG is a rapidly emerging critical area for businesses, and CPAs have a key role to play in helping companies manage ESG risks, comply with reporting requirements, attract investment, and maintain their reputation. This bundle will provide you with specialized knowledge and skills to enhance your credibility and add value to your organization.

The Fundamentals of ESG on-demand bundle covers several aspects of ESG for the finance professional in six stand-alone curated courses that can be taken in any order.

Courses Include: 

• ESG for CPAs: An Introduction
  This is a foundational course designed to equip CPAs and finance professionals with the knowledge and insight to navigate the evolving landscape of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices.
   
• ESG Strategy for Your Business
  This course provides a comprehensive exploration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and their strategic relevance in modern business planning.
   
• ESG and the Board
  This is a dynamic course designed to equip board members and senior leaders with the knowledge and tools to effectively oversee Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
   
• ESG Metrics That Matter
  This course offers a practical roadmap for embedding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) priorities into organizational performance management.
   
• ESG Risks and Why They Matter
  This course empowers professionals to strategically incorporate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) risks into enterprise risk management frameworks.
   
• ESG Reporting: Insights and Framework
  This course equips professionals with the skills to navigate the evolving landscape of ESG reporting with precision and strategic insight.

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By the end of this bundle, you will be able to:

• Explain the role(s) CPAs and finance professionals can play in supporting organizations' ESG initiatives.
• Explore & highlight how ESG intersects with governance and how to integrate best practices into oversight activities.
• Explain the correlations and interconnections between ESG risks and existing organizational risks.
• Outline steps for setting ESG goals and performance targets.
• Explain how to select the appropriate ESG reporting framework and standards.