ESG . Training Programme

ESG Training Programme for auditors and members of assurance teams.

Start date

1.4.2023

Implementation

Online, in-person, hybrid

Duration

approx. 60 hr.

Price

from 4872 €

Qualify as a ceritfied ESG assurance provider

Do you work with sustainability reporting and assurance?

The programme aims to equip participants with the necessary skills and capabilities to carry out assurance of sustainability reporting according to relevant standards and criteria. It also helps participants to draw informed conclusions and provide recommendations for the improvement of a company's sustainable operations.

Learn

Study under the guidance of experienced and diverse experts in the field.

Stand out

Stand out with the latest ESG knowledge and a broad understanding of the sustainability reporting field.

Influence

Societal role in building a sustainable future and strengthening the position of auditors.

Graduate

Network and celebrate graduation with other certified ESG Assurance Providers at the closing celebration.

Content

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In this section, you will get to know sustainability themes and reporting from a Finnish perspective under the guidance of leading experts in the field. Open to all.

Online course
Duration approx. 5 h

Learning outcomes

You will understand the economic significance of sustainability and become familiar with the key themes of sustainability. You will identify the key sustainability reporting frameworks and the most common reporting challenges and understand the steps of the reporting process. You will get a good overall picture of the effects of ecological, social and good governance on business performance from an economic perspective.

Moderator

Associate Professor Hanna Silvola, Hanken

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In this section, you will learn more about sustainability reporting and its operating environment. Open to all.

Online training
24.5. & 31.5.
at 9-16

Learning outcomes

You will understand the sustainability reporting process, also from the perspective of different stakeholders, and understand the importance of sustainability and sustainability reporting for financial decision-making.

Moderator

Associate Professor Hanna Silvola, Hanken

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In this section, you will become familiar with the sustainability data and reporting framework (ESRS) of sustainability reports, familiarise yourself with legislation, EU taxonomy and the specificities of industries. Open to all.

In-person and online
20.-21.9.
at 9-16

Learning outcomes

You will familiarise with the more general frameworks of sustainability reporting, identify the stages of the reporting processes, are able to analyse the most common sustainability data and identify related challenges. You are also able to identify the level and quality of reporting.

Moderator

Associate Professor Hanna Silvola, Hanken

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This section focuses on corporate sustainability reporting and its assurance, taking into account assurance standards and its challenges.

Open only to auditors and to members of assurance teams working under the guidance of auditors.

In-person and online
25.10.
1.-2.11.
at 9-16

Learning outcomes

You will have theoretical knowledge of corporate sustainability reporting and its assurance, and you will be able to apply it in practice.
Moderator

Moderator

Associate Professor Hanna Silvola, Hanken

The progression of the ESG Training Programme

Introduction

Study at your own pace. Duration approx. 5 hrs. Open enrolment.

Introduction

1.4.2023

Module 1

On-line course, duration 2 days. Open enrolment.

Module 1

24.5.2023 & 31.5.2023

Module 2

2 hybrid training days. Open enrolment.

Module 2

20.-21.9.2023

Module 3

3 hybrid training days. Open only for auditors and members of assurance teams.

Module 3

25.10.2023 & 1.-2.11.2023

Why choose this trainining programme

Speakers

Throughout the training programme you are instructed by the very best of the ESG specialists and other experts. The Associate Professor Hanna Silvola moderates the programme.

Certificate

Once you successfully complete the programme, you will be awarded a certificate as a proof of your knowledge and qualification in providing ESG assurance.

ESG Assurance Providers

You can qualify as a certified ESG Assurance Provider if you work as an auditor or you are a member of an assurance team. Via the link below, you can find the list of ESG Assurance Providers who graduated in 2022.

Update and maintain

After the training programme, we will take care of your further professional development, providing update days on module 2 and module 3 topics in connection with this year's training programme.

Testimonials

The ESG training programme was very interesting and gave me new perspectives on the ESG themes. As an auditor, the in-person days of Module 3 were a great finish for the training programme.

Joni Tuomainen Director, Authorised Public Accountant, TALVEA Tarkastuspalvelut Oy

Excellent programme - a great combination of a description of the current state and future development.

Kirsi Jantunen Partner, Authorised Public Accountant, KPMG Oy Ab

The best training ever in auditing - the most inspiring and demanding, definitely.

Keijo Authorised Public Accountant

Do you want to hear more?

Kaisa Karttunen

09 7552 2010
kaisa.karttunen@stakatemia.fi
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