ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) & Sustainability

Understand how ESG factors shape financial performance and embed them into your organisation’s strategy.

What is this course about?

ESG and sustainability have moved from niche considerations to mainstream business priorities. Finance professionals are increasingly expected to understand ESG frameworks, integrate sustainability metrics into financial analysis, and ensure their organisations are equipped to meet reporting obligations and investor expectations.

This course explores how environmental, social and governance factors shape financial performance and organisational strategy. You will examine ESG reporting frameworks, learn how to integrate sustainability metrics into financial analysis, and develop practical approaches to embedding ESG considerations into investment decisions and business planning. By the end, you will be well placed to contribute meaningfully to your organisation’s ESG agenda.

This course is part of our full range of financial training courses – explore the complete programme to find the right development for you and your team.

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for finance professionals who want to develop a robust understanding of ESG and its financial implications. It is also suitable for:

Finance business partners who need to integrate ESG into strategic conversations
Finance managers and analysts working on sustainability reporting or investment decisions
Finance Directors and Controllers who need to respond to investor and regulatory ESG requirements
Any finance professional looking to understand the growing intersection of sustainability and finance

What you'll gain from this course

By the end of this session, delegates will be able to:

Explain the key ESG reporting frameworks and their relevance to financial reporting
Integrate sustainability metrics into financial analysis and performance management
Apply ESG considerations to investment decisions and business planning processes
Assess how environmental, social and governance factors affect financial performance and risk
Understand current and emerging regulatory requirements around ESG reporting
Communicate ESG performance clearly to a range of internal and external stakeholders

This course sits within our broader financial training courses – browse the full range to build a complete development pathway for your organisation.
Remember, all sessions include:

4 weeks of follow-up email refreshers to further embed the learning
CPD points as an independently accredited Provider of Training Excellence

Course Reviews

Outstanding training. Finally, a course that addresses the specific challenges we face. The content was spot-on and immediately relevant to our work.

Janet, NHS Finance Lead, Leeds

Excellent course! The practical frameworks and templates we received have transformed how we approach our work. The instructor's real-world experience really came through.

Helen, Finance Manager, Cardiff

Why Choose Us?

Qualified trainers

All our instructors are fully qualified accountants, experienced to Finance Director or equivalent level.

Proven success

Our techniques have helped propel countless finance professionals to the next level of their career.

Follow-up support

All sessions include 4 weeks of follow-up email refreshers to further embed the learning.

Trusted by industry experts

Book this course

Ready to get to grips with ESG and sustainability with Finance Training Academy? We’re here to help you understand the financial implications and make a practical impact. Book this course today to get started.