This module provides the knowledge and tools to select the appropriate ESG reporting framework and start reporting on the ESG impacts of your business and those of your SME clients.
Description
Stakeholders are increasingly applying pressure on organisations to address and report on environmental, social and governance issues. Accountants play an important role in assisting their own business and their SME clients to select and navigate the most suitable reporting framework.
In this module, you will learn about global ESG reporting standards and frameworks and how to apply the principles and indicators to SMEs. You will also identify relevant ESG reporting metrics for SMEs and the steps to undertake a materiality assessment.
This module explores ESG reporting options for SMEs to drive business performance and meet the needs of stakeholders. It will provide you with the tools to start reporting on the ESG impacts of your business and those of your SME clients.
Key topics
- ESG reporting frameworks
- ESG reporting metrics
- ESG reporting 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
- Evaluate ESG reporting frameworks for SMEs
- Identify relevant ESG reporting metrics for SMEs
- Advise on the relevant ESG reporting options for SMEs