Why is ESG Education Critical for Business Leaders
in 2025?

In today’s business environment, ESG performance directly determines access to capital, regulatory compliance, investor confidence, and competitive advantage. Organizations with strong ESG integration achieve 0.25-0.75% reductions in financing costs while African companies implementing robust ESG frameworks report 25-40% enhanced access to international capital markets.

With IFRS S1 & S2 sustainability reporting standards now mandatory in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and Zimbabwe, business leaders need sophisticated ESG capabilities to transform compliance requirements into competitive advantages while avoiding costly reputational and financial risks of inadequate ESG reporting and green finance implementation.

Who is Professor Wayne Dunn?

Professor Wayne Dunn is a globally recognized ESG expert and sustainable finance authority who designed and leads this ESG workshop. He has recently published major research reports on:

A former Professor of Practice in Sustainability at McGill University and Stanford University Sloan Fellow, Professor Dunn is a globally respected ESG authority whose award-winning work spans business, finance, and sustainability across Africa and beyond.

What Makes This ESG Training Program Different?

This is not a theory-heavy academic course. This ESG education program is a pragmatic, executive-level experience built on live case studies, expert panels, role-play simulations, and collaborative planning workshops. Professor Dunn brings unique credibility as he founded and runs Baraka Shea Butter, an international business that has successfully transformed ESG performance into strategic competitive advantage. He is not only a globally respected thought and practice leader in ESG—he implements these sustainability strategies hands-on every day in a business he actively manages.

ESG training sessions are backed by the CSR Training Institute’s original research and delivered by a highly qualified, globally experienced faculty team including leaders from central banks, ministries of finance, major corporations, and ESG pioneers from around the world..

Key Features of This ESG & Sustainable Finance Program

• Directly applicable ESG tools for sustainability strategy development and ESG reporting
• Integrated focus on IFRS S1 & S2 compliance and SDG alignment for responsible investing
• Insights from African leaders like Ethiopian Airlines, KCB, and Ghana Grid Company
• Led by Professor Wayne Dunn and supported by diverse high-impact global faculty
• Extensive group work and collaborative ESG case study analysis enabling peer learning across diverse sectors
• ESG crisis simulation exercises that test decision-making under pressure
• Hands-on IFRS S1 S2 workshops for materiality assessment and ESG roadmap planning
• Fully accredited ESG credential by QAHE with global recognition and immediate implementation support

ESG Training Course Curriculum | What Will You Learn?

Day 1 – ESG Foundations & Strategic Context

• The ESG Revolution: Origins, Evolution & Value Creation – Master the business case for ESG as a strategic imperative
• Pragmatic ESG Strategy: Creating Value and Reducing Risk – Develop practical approaches to integrate ESG into core business operations
• Crisis Simulation Role-Play: ESG Under Pressure – Navigate real-time ESG crisis scenarios and stakeholder communications

Day 2 – ESG & Finance: Reporting, Capital Markets & Innovation

• IFRS S1 & S2: Game-Changers for ESG Reporting – Master compliance with mandatory sustainability disclosure requirements
• ESG and Capital Markets: Risk, Returns & Access to Finance – Understand how ESG affects investor decisions, valuations, and cost of capital
• Green Financing & Carbon Markets Innovation – Explore carbon markets, green bonds, and climate finance tools

Day 3 – ESG in Practice: Strategy, Metrics & Stakeholder Management

• Building ESG Strategy: From Materiality to Execution – Conduct stakeholder mapping and develop ESG implementation roadmaps
• ESG Metrics, KPIs & Performance Management Systems – Design comprehensive ESG measurement and monitoring frameworks
• Advanced Stakeholder Engagement & ESG Communications – Master sophisticated stakeholder strategies and compelling ESG narratives

Day 4 – ESG Strategic Integration & Future Leadership

• ESG Regulatory Evolution & Central Bank Perspectives – Navigate evolving ESG regulatory landscape with insights from Ghana’s central bank leadership on green finance and responsible investing
• ESG, SDGs & Corporate Purpose Alignment for Future Readiness – Align ESG strategies with UN Sustainable Development Goals and emerging ESG technologies
• Strategic Synthesis & Leadership Action Planning – Develop comprehensive ESG implementation roadmaps and success metrics

What Are the Benefits of ESG Training for Executives?

• Comprehensive ESG Expertise: Master the intersection of ESG and finance through cutting-edge research and real-world case studies
• Master IFRS S1 & S2 implementation and high-impact sustainability reporting
• Strategic ESG Implementation Tools: Access proven methodologies for stakeholder engagement, sustainability strategy development, and ESG crisis management
• Professional ESG Network & Ongoing Support: Build relationships with ESG leaders while gaining access to Professor Dunn’s continuing research
• Immediate ESG Application: Leave with comprehensive ESG action plans, implementation roadmaps, and practical tools for day-one impact
• Earn an internationally recognized ESG certificate in ESG and Sustainable Finance, accredited by QAHE and backed by global research leadership

Ready to Lead the ESG Transition?

Join Africa’s premier ESG & Sustainable Finance Executive Program and return to your organization with the strategy, tools, and credentials to make immediate impact. Transform ESG challenges into competitive advantages while positioning yourself at the forefront of sustainable business leadership.