Position your organization to thrive under rising ESG investor and regulatory expectations. Learn how ESG performance improves capital access, reduces financing costs by 0.25-0.75%, and enhances valuation. African organizations implementing robust ESG frameworks report 25-40% enhanced access to international capital markets.
Master ESG frameworks like IFRS S1 & S2 (now mandatory in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and Zimbabwe), SDG integration, carbon markets, and ESG metrics for immediate application. Transform regulatory compliance from cost center into competitive advantage through strategic ESG implementation and green finance innovation.
Lead the design and execution of ESG strategies tailored to African and global business realities. Build the ability to respond to ESG crises, shape compelling ESG narratives, and engage stakeholders meaningfully across diverse cultural and regulatory contexts.
Learn directly from finance ministers, central bank directors, and ESG pioneers in banking, mining, and energy who are successfully navigating the intersection of sustainability, finance, and strategic value creation.
Strengthen your credentials with a globally recognized ESG certificate while positioning yourself as an ESG-literate leader. Join a cross-sector network of peers from finance, extractives, government, and international development.
Apply ESG insights immediately to enhance brand value, regulatory compliance, stakeholder trust, and sustainable growth while accessing ongoing research and global ESG practitioner community support.
Equip executives to lead ESG transformation, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory alignment while building internal ESG capacity that signals commitment to responsible business practices. Reduce financing costs by improving ESG ratings and investor trust while accessing the growing $2+ trillion global ESG investor base.
Navigate and comply with IFRS S1 & S2 (now mandatory in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and Zimbabwe), TCFD, GRI, and other key ESG reporting frameworks. Avoid costly non-compliance and reputational risks while accessing ESG capital markets and green finance opportunities.
Build sophisticated ESG reporting capabilities that transform regulatory requirements into competitive advantages, positioning your organization as a sustainability leader and enabling access to better financing terms and responsible investing opportunities.
“The ESG course gave me practical strategies to turn ESG from a cost center into a competitive advantage.”
“Powerful and relevant for Africa’s business context. Every ESG leader should attend this ESG workshop.”
“It helped me lead ESG transformation at my bank with confidence and clarity through practical green finance tools.”
See full ESG training testimonials at: Program Testimonials
Senior Executives: CEOs, CFOs, COOs, Chief Sustainability Officers, and department heads responsible for ESG strategy, finance, risk, legal, HR, and communications
Board Members: Directors and committee chairs overseeing ESG audit, risk, and sustainability governance
ESG portfolio managers, analysts, and advisors evaluating ESG factors in investment decisions and responsible investing strategies
Financial Sector Leaders: Banking executives, development finance professionals, and capital markets specialists focusing on sustainable finance
Government Officials: Policymakers, regulators, and public sector leaders implementing ESG frameworks and sustainability regulations
Sustainability Professionals: ESG managers and consultants driving ESG integration across energy, extractives, telecommunications, agriculture, and infrastructure sectors
What is ESG education?
ESG education helps professionals and leaders understand and apply Environmental, Social, and Governance principles to drive sustainability and financial performance. It equips you with tools for compliance, capital access, and risk management.
Why is IFRS S1 S2 training important?
IFRS S1 & S2 are mandatory sustainability reporting standards in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and Zimbabwe. Training ensures compliance and transforms reporting into competitive advantage through improved access to green finance
How does ESG affect access to finance?
Strong ESG performance reduces financing costs by 0.25-0.75% and increases access to international capital markets by 25-40% for African companies through improved ESG ratings and responsible investing appeal.
What ESG certification will I receive?
Participants receive an internationally recognized ESG and Sustainable Finance certificate accredited by QAHE (International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary & Higher Education).
Is this ESG course suitable for beginners?
This executive-level ESG program is designed for senior leaders, board members, and experienced professionals. It combines foundational ESG concepts with advanced implementation strategies and green finance tools.
Join Africa’s premier ESG & Sustainable Finance Executive Program and return to your organization with the ESG strategy, tools, and credentials to make immediate impact. Transform ESG challenges into competitive advantages while positioning yourself at the forefront of sustainable business leadership in Africa and globally.
Learn more about our faculty team: ESG Faculty and Speakers
Explore Professor Dunn’s research: Knowledge Centre Reports
Leadership on SDGs & Business “The pedigree speaks for itself…Pragmatic and global thought leadership on aligning SDGs and business.”
Dr. Eugene Owusu
Special Advisor to the President
of Ghana on the SDGs
Demystified ESG, SDG & CSR “It demystified ESG, SDG, and CSR. Very simple and engaging learning.”
Robert Gyamfi
Head of Community Engagement
Future Global Resources
A Practical & Realistic Approach “Professor Dunn brings a practical and realistic approach to CSR and shared value, blending theory and practice to develop pragmatic approaches that address real-world challenges.”
Dr. Ellis Armstrong
Former CFO
BP Exploration
Thoughtful, Coherent, Insightful “Coherent, thoughtful, stimulating, insightful, and state-of-the-art! The network of public, private, and civil society participants was incredible. Some of the leading experts in the field.”
Kojo Busia
Snr. Mineral Sector Governance
Advisor,
United Nations Economic
Commission for Africa/UNECA
Just What I Needed “Pragmatic, strategic, and full of practical insights. Just what I needed.”
Gifty Owusu-Nhyira
ESG & Sustainability Coordinator
Ecobank West Africa
Really Practical
‘…useful beyond expectation, has given me a clear perspective’
Leonard J. Mkude
Accountant General
United Republic of Tanzania
“The Masterclass reinforced the importance of ESG and challenged me to articulate its value proposition.”
Ross Mitchell
Verdensure
