ESG Communication for Inclusive Dialogue
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ESG Communication for Inclusive Dialogue
This course is part of ESG for All Specialization
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What you'll learn
Discover why ESG is a powerful and emotive topic, and explore its relevance in today’s world.
Recognize biases and learn practical ways to incorporate ESG principles in your role.
Develop skills for inclusive and non-judgmental ESG dialogue.
Skills you'll gain
- Sustainable Business
- Corporate Sustainability
- Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG)
- Empathy & Emotional Intelligence
- Diversity Awareness
- Environmental Issue
- Workplace inclusivity
- Social Justice
- Climate Change Adaptation
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Emotional Intelligence
- Cultural Responsiveness
- Drive Engagement
- Interpersonal Communications
- Communication
- Communication Strategies
- Diversity Training
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Discussion Facilitation
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There are 2 modules in this course
This course invites participants to explore the emotive and often contentious nature of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) topics, offering tools to foster meaningful dialogue. Learners will examine personal and societal biases, develop skills for inclusive, non-judgmental conversations, and explore the concept of climate justice. Designed for anyone seeking to build awareness and communication skills, this course emphasizes making ESG an inclusive, shared responsibility and promoting constructive engagement across diverse perspectives.
In this module, you will receive a course overview, learn about your instructor's background, and have an opportunity to introduce yourself and meet your peers.
What's included
4 readings1 discussion prompt
4 readings•Total 40 minutes
- Welcome to ESG Communication for Inclusive Dialogue•10 minutes
- Meet Your Instructor: Andrés Saint-Jean•10 minutes
- Discussion Guidelines•10 minutes
- Report a problem with the course•10 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
- Course Introductions•10 minutes
In this module, you'll uncover why ESG sparks strong emotions, identify how personal perspectives can influence engagement, and see the role each of us plays in advancing sustainable practices. You'll also build skills to discuss ESG openly and grasp the concept of climate justice and its universal relevance.
What's included
2 videos8 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
2 videos•Total 4 minutes
- Why is ESG a Hot and Emotive Topic?•2 minutes
- Practical Tips to Talk about ESG•2 minutes
8 readings•Total 80 minutes
- What are some Common Ideas about ESG?•10 minutes
- Addressing ESG-Related Concerns•10 minutes
- Why Do We Need to Talk about ESG?•10 minutes
- ESG in Practice•10 minutes
- Is ESG Good for Everyone in the World?•10 minutes
- Re-Thinking ESG•10 minutes
- Let's Recap•10 minutes
- Share your learning experience•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- ESG Communication for Inclusive Dialogue Quiz•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
- Reflection Exercise: Re-Thinking ESG•10 minutes
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Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025
the course has been helpfull in shaping meaningful dialogues and how to hear others and value other’s point of views
Reviewed on Oct 10, 2025
concise and comprehensive. the tailored made point to point course content makes it easy to understand and complete the course. also being concise, gives motivation to complete.
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026
Excellent course to learn about ESG, I would recommend to beginners, those who want a refresher or want a deeper dive into the topic.
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