ESG Value Creation for Business Impact
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ESG Value Creation for Business Impact
This course is part of ESG for All Specialization
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What you'll learn
Recognize ESG’s value and the key environmental, social, and governance factors driving its impact.
Develop advocacy skills to promote ESG adoption in your organization and beyond.
Identify and prioritize ESG initiatives to drive meaningful change.
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There are 2 modules in this course
This course examines how Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles create value for businesses, society, and the planet. Participants will delve into key environmental, social, and governance factors—such as climate change, resource efficiency, employee welfare, and corporate ethics—and learn to advocate for ESG adoption. By identifying the most relevant ESG priorities for their organization, learners will gain practical strategies to foster meaningful change and promote sustainable business values across industries.
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 35 minutes
- Welcome to ESG Value Creation for Business Impact•10 minutes
- Meet Your Instructor: Andrés Saint-Jean•10 minutes
- Discussion Guidelines•10 minutes
- Report a problem with the course•5 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
- Course Introductions•10 minutes
In this module, you’ll discover how ESG creates value for businesses and society by addressing environmental, social, and governance priorities. Explore key issues like climate impact, social equity, and ethical governance, and learn to champion ESG initiatives that align with your organization’s values and goals.
What's included
1 video6 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt
1 video•Total 5 minutes
- Two Golden Rules of ESG•5 minutes
6 readings•Total 55 minutes
- Benefits of ESG•10 minutes
- What Has ESG Achieved So Far?•5 minutes
- Global ESG Map•10 minutes
- How Can ESG Help Businesses?•10 minutes
- Let's Recap•10 minutes
- Share your learning experience•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
- Judge the Performance•30 minutes
- ESG Value Creation for Business Impact•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
- Reflection Exercise: ESG Principles at Your Organization•10 minutes
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Reviewed on Aug 27, 2025
This is a well organized and informative course. Some of the materials need to be updated to reflect more recent changes in ESG.
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