Environment and ESG in the Workplace

Environment and ESG in the Workplace

Core concepts and practices for employees. What ESG means, what Europe expects from businesses and what you can do in your own job.

  • 2 hours 30 minuteslesson, activities and test
  • 10 questionsknowledge test, pass mark 7/10
  • Certificate of attendanceon completion

Step 1 of 6About the course

The course is for employees in any department and needs no prior knowledge. You complete it step by step, at your own pace: lesson, materials, test and evaluation.

After the course you will be able to:

  • explain in plain terms what ESG means
  • recognise the key environmental issues of a business
  • understand the European sustainability framework at a basic level
  • understand key concepts such as carbon, energy, waste, water and the circular economy
  • recognise examples of greenwashing
  • identify practical actions in the workplace

Sections

What is ESG25′
What is required of businesses30′
The environmental footprint of a business30′
Greenwashing20′
The role of the employee25′
Studying the participant handout10′
Knowledge test and evaluation10′
Total150′
Course author: Alexandros Bouras

Environmental Scientist with a BSc in Environmental Science from the University of the Aegean and an MSc in Applied Ecology and Conservation (Distinction) from the University of East Anglia (UK). Experienced in analysing environmental data to international protocols and in environmental education and communication. Member of CIEEM.