Sustainability With Climate Change and ESG Principles

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Sustainability With Climate Change and ESG Principles
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S2812

Istanbul (Turkey)

01 Nov 2026 -05 Nov 2026

5850

Overview

Introduction:

Sustainability refers to meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own, encompassing environmental, social, and economic pillars. Climate change highlights the urgent global challenge of environmental disruption and its societal and economic consequences. 

Program Objectives:

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

  • Analyze sustainability, climate change, and ESG principles within organizational contexts.

  • Evaluate risks and opportunities of climate change and ESG factors in business operations.

  • Design ESG-aligned strategies that integrate governance, ethics, and stakeholder engagement.

  • Structure sustainability reporting frameworks based on recognized global standards.

  • Classify methods for building sustainable and ethical organizational cultures.

Targeted Audience:

  • Executives and senior management.

  • Sustainability managers and officers.

  • Corporate social responsibility (CSR) professionals.

  • Financial analysts and investors.

  • Supply chain managers.

Program Outlines:

Unit 1:

Foundations of Sustainability and Climate Change:

  • Definition of sustainability and its three pillars: environmental, social, and economic.

  • Causes, impacts, and consequences of climate change.

  • Financial and reputational benefits of sustainable business practices.

  • United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and their organizational relevance.

  • Global ESG frameworks and standards (GRI, SASB, TCFD) for benchmarking and reporting.

Unit 2:

Integrating ESG into Business Strategy:

  • Identification and assessment of ESG risks and opportunities in organizations.

  • Structuring comprehensive ESG strategies aligned with corporate goals.

  • Governance mechanisms for oversight of ESG initiatives.

  • Processes for building sustainability reporting frameworks in line with ESG performance.

  • Stakeholder engagement strategies in addressing ESG priorities.

Unit 3:

Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation:

  • Approaches to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through efficiency and renewable energy.

  • Strategies for adapting to physical and transitional climate risks.

  • Transition to a low-carbon economy: opportunities and challenges.

  • Risk disclosure under frameworks such as the TCFD.

  • Structured processes for developing climate action plans.

Unit 4:

Social and Governance Aspects of ESG:

  • Social impacts of organizational activities on communities.

  • Ethical labor practices and human rights considerations in supply chains.

  • Organizational diversity, equity, and inclusion structures.

  • Strengthening governance mechanisms and ethical corporate behavior.

  • Trust-building through effective stakeholder engagement.

Unit 5:

Measuring and Reporting ESG Performance:

  • Development of ESG key performance indicators (KPIs).

  • Selection of reporting frameworks such as GRI and SASB.

  • Data collection and analysis methodologies for ESG reporting.

  • Third-party assurance for the credibility of ESG disclosures.

  • Communication methods for ESG progress reporting to stakeholders.