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Course Description

Who should take this course?

This 6-week course is ideal for business leaders, sustainability practitioners, investors, young professionals, and students who are interested in understanding the nuances of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors that are increasingly important in industry.

What will the course cover?

This course begins with a briefing of the core ESG concepts and their relevance to businesses and management. As the course progresses, students delve into the merits, limitations, and distinguishing features of ESG integration and reporting. Key stakeholders in ESG will be identified along with an understanding of their influence. Further, the course explores the regulatory landscape, the identification of ESG risks and opportunities, and the emerging trends and future developments in ESG factors.

Learner Outcomes

  • Gain expertise in sustainability disclosure and the overview of reporting standards and frameworks
  • Learn to measure sustainability performance and understand best practices in reporting and disclosure
  • Examine verification, assurance, regulatory compliance, benefits of sustainability reporting, and future trends
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Section Title
Introduction to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance)
Type
Discussion
Days
T, Th
Time
5:00PM to 7:00PM
Dates
Jun 04, 2024 to Jul 09, 2024
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
22.0
Location
  • Online Platform - Canvas
Course Fee(s)
Registration Fee non-credit $1,500.00
Drop Request Deadline
May 28, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
May 28, 2024
Section Notes

Canvas Platform (Virtual):

After registration, please log in to Canvas to access the course. 

  • Please use your USask NSID (the first six characters from your @usask.ca email address found on your student profile; e.g. abc123@usask.ca) and your password to log in to your Canvas account.

Cancellation:

  • Less than ten (10) business days prior to the course commencement date will be subjected to a $150.00 plus tax administration fee.
  • Less than five (5) business days prior to the course commencement date will be subjected to full course tuition cost.
  • No attendance will incur full course tuition costs.
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