3 Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) courses in Glasgow
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Rural Facilitator (bespoke)
By Ruralink Training
Ruralink Training the home of The Rural Facilitator and the only source of professional learning for Integrated Local Delivery (ILD) practitioners.
Environmental legislation (In-House)
By The In House Training Company
A thorough account of the UK and European legal framework and its requirements as regards managing environmental performance. This course will help staff to understand: * The framework of UK and European legislation and its enforcement * The principal features of the legislation as they apply to your organisation's activity/product/service * The benefit of having an Environmental Management System such as ISO 14001 * How their own actions and decisions can either expose or protect the organisation in relation to its legal obligations 1 INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES 2 INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND ENFORCEMENT * Sources of law (European and UK) * Structure and enforcement * Key legislation 3 INTEGRATED POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL (IPPC) AND LOCAL AIR POLLUTION AND CONTROL (LAPC) * Pollution and Prevention Control Act 1999 * EC Directives on PPC * The meaning of BAT * Transitional provisions * Fit and proper persons * Control of emissions to air * National Air Quality Strategy 4 PACKAGING AND PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITIES * Who, what and how * The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations * Obligations and exemptions * Registration * Recycling and recovery obligations * Records * Duties of the Environment Agency * Offences * Developments 5 WASTE MANAGEMENT * National Waste Strategy * Waste minimisation (re-use/recycling) * Waste definition * Disposal and recovery * Controlled waste management * Hazardous waste management 6 PROPOSED LEGISLATION AND EC DIRECTIVES * EU Commission's waste and resources strategies * Implementation of ELV (End of Life Vehicles) Directive * WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive transposition into UK legislation * Other producer responsibility initiatives * Other proposals from the EU 7 CONCLUSION * Open forum * Summary * Close
Environmental awareness and management (In-House)
By The In House Training Company
A flexible, modular-based, programme to heighten participants' awareness of ways in which their operations can affect the environment, the principles of environmental management and the practical steps they need to take as individuals and as an organisation to improve environmental performance. Depending on the course modules selected, this programme will give participants: * Increased awareness of relevant environmental issues * A greater understanding of, and commitment to, the organisation's environmental management programme * Preparation for any responsibilities they may have under an Environmental Management System * Further benefits according to options chosen 1 ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS * Definition of 'the environment' * Key environmental issues * Global warming * Ozone depletion * Acid rain * Air quality * Water pollution * Contaminated land * Land take and green belt shrinkage * Resource usage * Habitat destruction and species extinctions. * Option: This module can be used to explain the key environmental issues related to the activities of your own organisation. Diagrams, photos, pictures, examples and statistics relevant to your own organisation are used where possible to illustrate the points being made. 2 ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION * Key elements of environmental legislation affecting the activities of your organisation - including international, European and UK legislation. * Legislation of particular relevance to your organisation - how it affects the operations of your organisation * Option: Legislation can be dealt with according to which aspect of the environment it protects (eg, air, water, waste) or which part of your organisation's activities it affects * Consequences of breaching legislation 3 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS * Overview of what an environmental management system is * How is an Environmental Management System (EMS) designed and put together? * Key elements (emphasising Plan - Do - Check - Review cycle) * The need to continually improve * Pros and cons * Reasons for having an EMS * Benefits of an EMS * Consequences of not managing the environment * Costs of installing an EMS * Explanation of ISO 14001 and EMAS standards and guidance as applicable to the EMSs of your organisation * Overview of your organisation's EMS * How it was set up / is being developed / operates * Who is responsible for it * Key parts of system (eg, environmental policy, objectives and targets) identified and discussed * EMS documentation - what and where it is. * Workshop option: Brainstorm 'Pros and cons' with the participants, come up with all their ideas for good and bad things about EMS and demonstrate that the 'good' list is longer than the 'bad' 4 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSEQUENCES * Define what an environmental impact is and discuss how they are determined, with reference to the EMS * Identify why we want to determine the environmental consequences of operations and activities; how they are used in the EMS for planning, and reducing the impact on the environment * Establish key environmental consequences of construction and operational activities on the site; discuss significance ranking and the control measures in place in your organisation. * Workshop option: In small groups, participants are asked to identify the impact on the environment of your organisation's activities or a part of their activities. They are then asked to rank these impacts in terms of their significance, using guidelines provided to help them be aware of the contributing factors (eg, frequency, severity). For a selected number of the impacts, the participants are asked to identify what control measures there are and which of these they play a part in. All stages can be discussed with trainers as a whole group at various stages during the workshop. 5 PROTECTED SPECIES, NATURE CONSERVATION AND INVASIVE WEEDS * Nature conservation, landscape and visual issues in the planning process - overview of key nature UK wildlife legislation, EIA, appropriate timing of surveys, Hedgerow regulations and landscape and visual impact issues * Ecological issues - ecological legislation, significant species, hedgerows * Archaeology in the development process - why archaeology is important, organisation in the UK, legislation and planning guidance * Construction phase issues and consents - major environmental issues during construction, including water resources and land drainage consents, discharges to land or water, water abstraction, public rights of way, tree protection, waste management, Special waste, noise, good practice pollution control and Environmental Audits * Identification and management of invasive weeds - including legal position regarding management 6 CHEMICALS AND FUELS HANDLING AND STORAGE * How health and safety management is closely linked to environmental management of materials * Planning - what mechanisms are in place for planning materials use; legislation, guidance and policies which define how to manage materials * Materials storage - what are the considerations for storing materials, covering: * Labels: what are the different types and what do they tell us? * Storage facilities: what are the requirements for safe storage of materials (eg, signs, secondary containment, access, segregation, lids/covers) * Handling: safe handling for protecting the environment, organisational procedures, high risk situations (eg, decanting, deliveries), how to reduce the risks (eg, use of funnels, proper supervision, training) * COSHH and MSDS: brief explanation of legislation and its role in environmental control of hazardous materials, how to use the information provided by COSHH assessments * Option: These sessions can be illustrated with photographs/pictures and examples of good and bad storage and handling practices * Workshop Options: Labelling Quiz - quick-fire quiz on what different labels tell us; Build a Storage Facility - participants are asked to consider all the environmental requirements for building a safe storage facility for their organisation 7 ON-SITE CONTROL MEASURES * Overview of the legislation associated with nuisance issues on site and mitigating problems when they arise * Examples of bad practice, including fuel storage tanks and mobile equipment - costs involved with prosecution of fuel spills, remediation costs, management costs, legal fees, bad PR coverage * Identification and management of contaminated land and relevant legislation * Workshop option: Participants are provided with a site plan containing information on site features, environmental conditions and indications of potential issues 8 WASTE MANAGEMENT * Why worry about waste? - a look at how waste disposal can impact on the environment, illustrated by examples of waste-related incidents, statistics on waste production on national, industry-wide and organisational levels, landfill site space, etc * Legislation - overview of the relevant legislation, what the main requirements of the regulations are, what penalties there are, and the associated documentation (waste transfer notes) * Waste classification - a more in-depth look at how waste is classified under legislation according to hazardous properties, referring to Environment Agency guidance * Handling and storage requirements - what are the requirements of the applicable waste legislation and how are they covered by organisational procedures? Examples of good and bad environmental practice associated with handling and storing waste. * Workshop option: 'Brown bag' exercise - participants pass round a bag containing tags each with a different waste printed on. They are asked to pick out a tag and identify the classification and the handling, storage and disposal requirements for the waste they select * Waste minimisation - overview of the waste minimisation 'ladder' and its different options (elimination, reduction, reuse and recycling), benefits of waste minimisation, examples of waste minimisation techniques * Workshop option: Participants are asked to identify opportunities that actually exist within the organisation for minimising production of waste that are not currently being taken advantage of 9 AUDITING * Requirements for environmental auditing of operations * Auditing the EMS * Types of internal and external audits * Requirements EMS standards (ISO 14001 and EMAS) * Carrying out internal audits and being prepared for external audits * Workshop options: * Mock audit 'Brown Bag' - can be used either for trainers to test participants as if they were in an audit situation, or for the participants to test each other and practice their auditing technique. The bag contains tags each with a different topic printed on (eg, waste skips); participants pass the bag round and select a tag; they are then questioned by the trainer or another participant about that topic as if they were in an audit situation. If the participants are auditing each other, they will be provided with a set of guidelines to keep in mind during the workshop. * Virtual auditing - a more practical workshop where participants review photographs of situations/activities relevant to the organisation's operations. They are asked to identify all the good and bad environmental practices that are occurring in the situations. 10 INCIDENT RESPONSE * What should you do when an incident does happen? * What should be in a spill kit? * When should you call in the experts? * When should you inform the Environment Agency or Environmental Health Officer? * Workshop option: The participants are provided with some incident scenarios and asked to develop a response to the incident 11 MONITORING AND REPORTING * Environmental monitoring programmes and procedures * Monitoring and reporting as control measures for environmental consequences * Monitoring and environmental 'STOP' card systems - personal and behavioural monitoring and reporting
Online Options
Show all 28In this course, you will explore the core principles of risk and risk management in the context of the financial services sector. This training programme will cover a wide range of topics, from the regulatory environment and risk identification to the three lines of defence model and the impact of risk on the broader business environment. By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complex world of financial risk management. This training programme will guide you through the intricacies of the financial services industry, providing real-world examples and practical insights. The course features a structured approach with end-of-chapter questions to test your understanding, ensuring that you’re well-prepared to tackle risk management challenges. Join us on this educational journey to enhance your understanding of risk management in financial services and to develop the expertise needed to thrive in this dynamic industry! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Study method Online, self-paced Course format What's this? Reading material - PDF/e-book, slides, article/plain text Duration 15 hours Access to content 365 days Certification AGRC Certificate in ESG Principles and Standards -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OVERVIEW During the past several years, ESG has gained plenty of prominence throughout the corporate world as a growing number of organisations have started embracing its three pillars and setting up programmes targeting issues such as climate change, diversity, equity and inclusion, employee benefits, executive bonus structures, and more. Pressure from stakeholders, the upcoming generation of professionals and consumers, and society at large have made it a crucial part of any organisation’s strategy to look after their activities and performance in these areas. In many cases, these organisations’ growth, stability, and continuity as businesses are at stake. As part of this programme, you will pick up the ins and outs of ESG from a compliance and reporting perspective and be better prepared to help your organisation develop a sound, effective, and long-term strategy to tackle all ESG issues. CERTIFICATION AGRC CERTIFICATE IN ESG PRINCIPLES AND STANDARDS Awarded by Association of Governance, Risk and Compliance DESCRIPTION The AGRC Certificate in ESG Principles and Standards provides participants with a thorough understanding of a topic that has gained increasing significance and attention amongst corporations, regulators, and researchers. At the same, the Certificate offers guidance as to how corporations can best prepare under the growing number of ESG-related regulations. Topics to be covered by this certificate include: * The Stakeholder Theory * Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) vs. ESG * Sustainability * The Environment, Social and Governance Pillars * Green Finance * Principles of Responsible Banking, Investment, and Insurance * The Business Case for CSR, ESG, and Sustainability * Global Initiatives and Development such as The Paris Agreement, the European Green Deal, and the UK’s Green Finance Strategy * ESG Reporting Standards and Frameworks * ESG Investing Strategies * The Push for ESG into the Future By acquiring the Certificate, participants will be able to: * Define the three ESG pillars—Environment, Social and Governance. * Identify the importance of ESG and CSR programmes to an organisation’s corporate governance practices. * Understand the main concepts behind Green Finance and how responsible banking, investment, and insurance work within this framework. * Describe the objectives and main tenets of the many global initiatives set up to encourage policies that will contribute to the growth and advancement of ESG issues. * Study the main ESG reporting standards and frameworks so that your organisation is better prepared to fulfil its reporting requirements. * Understand the main concepts behind ESG investing. WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? This course is ideal for anyone wishing to be introduced to ESG and the different requirements that this sector might entail moving forward. Professionals carrying out the roles of directors, members of the Board, senior managers, lawyers, company secretaries, compliance and risk officers, and consultants may benefit from this course. REQUIREMENTS No previous knowledge or experience is required, although it is assumed that participants have good knowledge of English and a sound educational background.
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG)
By Study Academy
Our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Fundamentals course provides a comprehensive introduction to the key principles and practices that drive sustainable and responsible business strategies. In today's rapidly evolving corporate landscape, ESG considerations are more critical than ever. This course is designed to empower individuals and organizations with the knowledge and tools needed to make informed decisions, foster sustainability, and create lasting positive impacts.
Nature-Based Offset Markets & Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) Operation for Businesses
By Natural eco Capital
This course will create insight about carbon,carbon emission, Green House Gases ( GHG's) and the voluntary carbon market. It will enable learners understand the concept of climate change, as well as nature based solutions to mitigate climate change
Dive into the fundamentals of ESG and Impact Investing with our beginner-friendly dual course. Uncover the nuances of environmental, social, and governance considerations, learn to construct ethical portfolios, and stay ahead of regulatory landscapes. Join us on a journey to align profit with purpose.
Master the art of Information Governance with our comprehensive course – explore Data Protection, Privacy Management, Records & Data Governance, Cybersecurity, Compliance, and more. Acquire the skills to navigate the complex landscape of information, ensuring ethical data use and compliance with global regulations. Join us for a transformative learning experience
Moving ESG from investor-led to board-led
By Responsible Investment Institute®
This webinar presents the case on why boards need to take the lead on ESG. It looks at board behaviour, the challenges directors are highlighting, responsibility for ESG, and moving ahead with key initiatives.
Certificate in ESG Principles & Standards
By The Association of Governance, Risk & Compliance
During the past several years, ESG has gained plenty of prominence throughout the corporate world as a growing number of organisations have started embracing its three pillars and setting up programmes targeting issues such as climate change, diversity, equity and inclusion, employee benefits, executive bonus structures, and more. Pressure from stakeholders, the upcoming generation of professionals and consumers, and society at large have made it a crucial part of any organisation’s strategy to look after their activities and performance in these areas. In many cases, these organisations’ growth, stability, and continuity as businesses are at stake. As part of this programme, you will pick up the ins and outs of ESG from a compliance and reporting perspective and be better prepared to help your organisation develop a sound, effective, and long-term strategy to tackle all ESG issues.
Sue Palmer - Mentoring (funded): How to set up a community led textile network
By Sustainable Fashion Streets (HIVE CBS Ltd)
Get support for setting up local networks of action with a focus on sustainable fashion, clothing, textiles, and other climate and health-related issues.
DESCRIPTION: The ideas behind encouraging sustainability and social responsibility in business seem noble, as organizations commit to creating optimal circumstances for people to live and work. The reality is that every company, whether you run a micro-business or a large multinational corporation, can take steps to create sustainable, socially responsible environments that contribute to positive workplaces, communities, and future. LEARNING OUTCOMES: * Provide a definition to an Environmental Management System EMS) as well as the benefits of creating in your organisation * Realise greenwashing as well as the routes of how the organisation can avert 'greenwashing' * Fet to know the six KPI areas that are involved with the Eco-management as well as the Audit Scheme (EMAS) * Knowing the paths that are essential to make a progress to an EMS. * Being competent to fix the Environmental influences along with Aspects in an organisation * Decipher as well as execute an Environmental Significance standard to the Organisational Environmental influences * Establish objectives as w3ell as Targets for the crucial organisational environmental influences ASSESSMENT: * At the end of the course, you will be required to sit for an online MCQ test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately. You will instantly know whether you have been successful or not. * Before sitting for your final exam you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam. CERTIFICATION: * After completing and passing the course successfully, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. * Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24. WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? Environmental Management Systems Course is certified by CPD Qualifications Standards and CiQ. This makes it perfect for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills. As there is no experience and qualification required for this course, it is available for all students from any academic background. REQUIREMENTS Our Environmental Management Systems Course is fully compatible with any kind of device. Whether you are using Windows computer, Mac, smartphones or tablets, you will get the same experience while learning. Besides that, you will be able to access the course with any kind of internet connection from anywhere at any time without any kind of limitation. CAREER PATH After completing this course you will be able to build up accurate knowledge and skills with proper confidence to enrich yourself and brighten up your career in the relevant job market. Course Overview 00:05:00 Environmental Management 00:15:00 Developing an EMS 00:15:00 Environmental Aspects and Impacts 00:05:00 Environmental Significance 00:15:00 Objectives and Targets 00:05:00 Mock Exam Mock Exam- Environmental Management Systems Course 00:20:00 Final Exam Final Exam- Environmental Management Systems Course 00:20:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00
