ESG for finance professionals (Bundle)
Gain an understanding of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) with this detailed e-learning bundle designed for modern finance professionals.
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Course Type
E-learning
Length
1 - 3 hours
What you’ll achieve
- Discover the structure and purpose of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and impact reports
- Appreciate the real benefits, from winning tenders to building trust with stakeholders
- Learn how ESG factors create new advisory lines, revenue streams and roles
- Find out how it could impact finance roles differently in practice versus industry
- Discover which initial steps finance professionals can take towards the ESG services to offer over the coming years
- Become more aware of current (2025) and incoming climate-related financial disclosures.
About this course
ESG reporting, sustainability strategy and regulatory compliance are rapidly becoming integral to the finance profession. This comprehensive e-learning bundle equips finance professionals with the knowledge and practical insights needed to understand ESG principles, navigate evolving legislation, and identify new opportunities to create value within their organisations.
Covering everything from the fundamentals of ESG reporting and impact measurement to changing finance roles, business priorities, and key UK, EU and global disclosure frameworks, this flexible, on-demand course bundle allows learners to build expertise at their own pace. Whether you're preparing ESG reports, responding to regulatory requirements, or exploring how sustainability can shape your career, you’ll gain the confidence and knowledge needed to thrive in an increasingly ESG-focused business landscape.
- looking to upskill by brushing up on your knowledge of sustainability, ethics and compliance
- working in finance and want to hone your ESG impact reporting skills
- a finance professional looking to win tenders and build trust with stakeholders via comprehensive ESG reporting.
- working in finance and want to hone your understanding as to how ESG factors create new advisory lines, revenue streams and roles
- a finance manager looking to offer ESG services over the coming years
- wanting to build your knowledge of current (2025) and incoming climate-related financial disclosures
- a finance professional seeking to understand the trickle-down effects of large-company regulations
Overview
E-learning |
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1 - 3 hours |
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Sustainability |
Syllabus
Introduction to ESG impact reporting
- Structure and purpose of ESG reporting
- Framework alignment and disclosures
- Communicating ESG effectively
- Benefits including trust-building and winning tenders
ESG and opportunities for financial professionals
- ESG as a driver of new roles and services
- Advisory opportunities and revenue streams
- Differences across practice and industry
- Introduction to emissions scopes
Legislation and ESG disclosure
- Current and emerging climate-related disclosures (2025)
- UK, EU and global ESG frameworks
- Regulatory trends and compliance expectations
- Impact of large-company rules on SMEs
Finance professionals and climate change
- Financial and legal risks of climate change
- The role of finance teams in sustainability
- Climate change as a strategic business issue
- Consequences of inaction
How to access
Once purchased you will be able to access the AAT Learning Portal where you'll have 12 months from the date you access the learning materials. AAT Learning Portal allows you to view all the courses you’ve purchased in one place, monitor your latest training activity and create goals to help you achieve your training aims.
