The Environmental Pillar (Session 2) 2024

Date

15/05/2024

Time

09:00 till 12:00

CPE Hours

3 hours

Competency

Professional

Location

The Hub, PwC Academy

Price

€75

Course Description

This session will explore the environmental aspects of ESG, with a focus on GHG emissions, achieving net zero and mitigating the impacts of climate change. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of environmental sustainability, including the risks and opportunities that it presents for businesses. They will also develop a strong foundation of how to incorporate sustainable practices within their organisation. Emphasis will be placed on uncovering the main drivers behind the growing pressure to prioritise environmental considerations and exploring effective strategies for addressing these challenges. By the end of this session, participants will be equipped with knowledge and tools necessary to drive meaningful environmental
change in their business and daily life.

This session forms part of a programme constituting a total of nine (9) sessions, all of them contribute towards CPE hours.

Although we encourage participants to book all the sessions, various options are available to suite the needs of various professionals working in Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large companies who would like to upskill themselves in ESG.

Course Structure

Learning outcomes:

  • Recognise the impacts of climate change and the urgency required by institutions for change
  • Understand environmental risks and opportunities, including those related to climate change, pollution, waste, water and biodiversity.
  • Understand the main pressures driving environmental sustainability
  • Explain the different scope and activities associated with GHG emissions
  • Understand how companies measure and report GHG emissions
  • Identify emerging regulatory trends in GHG disclosures
  • Recognise the need for the transition to net zero
  • Identify different opportunities available to drive environmental change

Should Attend

This comprehensive programme by PwC on ESG is targeted towards employees working within SMEs and large companies.

There are no specific prerequisites for this programme, and any individual interested in learning more about ESG can apply.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites

Assessment

There is no assessment. At the end of the session you will receive a certificate of attendance.

Key-Features

The sessions were designed to be highly interactive, engaging, practical and thought provoking.

This programme constitutes a suite of nine sessions and all of them contribute towards CPE hours.

Course Structure

Learning outcomes:

  • Recognise the impacts of climate change and the urgency required by institutions for change
  • Understand environmental risks and opportunities, including those related to climate change, pollution, waste, water and biodiversity.
  • Understand the main pressures driving environmental sustainability
  • Explain the different scope and activities associated with GHG emissions
  • Understand how companies measure and report GHG emissions
  • Identify emerging regulatory trends in GHG disclosures
  • Recognise the need for the transition to net zero
  • Identify different opportunities available to drive environmental change

Should Attend

This comprehensive programme by PwC on ESG is targeted towards employees working within SMEs and large companies.

There are no specific prerequisites for this programme, and any individual interested in learning more about ESG can apply.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites

Assessment

There is no assessment. At the end of the session you will receive a certificate of attendance.

Key-Features

The sessions were designed to be highly interactive, engaging, practical and thought provoking.

This programme constitutes a suite of nine sessions and all of them contribute towards CPE hours.

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