This module explores the essential concepts of environmental, social and governance (ESG) management and identifies the risks and opportunities it presents for SMEs and their advisors.
Description
Implementing environmental, social and governance principles is just as important to SMEs as it is to large corporations, and accountants play a fundamental role in integrating ESG considerations into the decision-making and planning of a business.
In this module, you will explore the fundamental concepts of ESG and the risks and opportunities it presents for SMEs. You will also identify the key drivers of ESG, analyse the non-financial value of ESG, and explore ways accountants can support their clients to achieve ESG performance and gain a competitive advantage.
Key topics
- Understanding key ESG concepts
- ESG drivers and how these impact SMEs
- Non-financial value of ESG for SMEs
This course consists of one interactive online course, one downloadable PDF learning manual and one online assessment.
This module is one of a series within the Governance component of the My Firm. My Future. Framework. It is designed to complement other learning modules in the My Firm. My Future. suite.
Learning objectives
- Identify key ESG concepts that relate to SMEs
- Identify the impact of ESG considerations on SMEs
- Communicate the non-financial value of ESG for SMEs