Course

ESG Reporting Hands-on Enhancement for Public Listed Companies

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Suitable for
Directors, Top Management and Managers
Duration
1 Day
Level
Express
Approach
Consultation and Classroom
Overview

What you need to know about this course

Designed for Public Listed Companies in Bursa Malaysia and medium size companies with minimal or existing ESG reporting materials.

For professionals and business owners seeking to not only gain a thorough understanding but also directly implement enhancement on the existing ESG report through consultative approach.

Straight to the point action plan approach to managing current reporting material related to the ESG matters.

Guide to setup indicators/metrics/KPI across environmental, economic, and social aspects, bolstering the authenticity of your reports.

In the past two decades, global economic growth has presented both opportunities and challenges for businesses. Two emerging challenges include the environmental and social impact of business operations and the risk of accounting scandals due to unsustainable growth. To address these concerns, stock exchanges worldwide are implementing reporting requirements known as ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) standards for listed firms. This encourages businesses of all sizes, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to manage their sustainability. Recognizing and addressing ESG issues is crucial for long-term success, as it not only promotes sustainable development but also enhances reputation, attracts socially conscious customers, and reduces operational risks. Embracing ESG management and reporting helps businesses contribute to a more sustainable future while maximizing stakeholder value.

Objective

Skills you’ll gain

01.

Fundamental concepts, best practices, and reporting models related to ESG matters.

02.

Assess the framework and reporting requirements for managing ESG effectively.

03.

Identify stakeholders and understand their specific ESG needs and expectations.

04.

Gain a foundational understanding of ESG management and reporting, enabling you to effectively address these matters.

05.

Stay updated on the latest global developments in ESG and its reporting practices.

06.

Review your role within an organisation concerning ESG management and reporting.

Course outline

4 Sessions (1-Day Course)

  • Impact of businesses on ecosystems, climate change and other environmental issues
  • Transition from corporate social responsibilities to business sustainability
  • Agency relationships, scandals, and corporate governance
  • Responsible investments and sustainable finance
  • Stakeholders involved in ESG
  • Frameworks and taxonomies for business sustainability
  • Overview of Bursa’s Sustainability Reporting Guide
  • Malaysian Code of Corporate Governance by the SC
  • Economic consequences and benefits for businesses
  • Disclosure requirements and reporting guidance
  • Good practices in ESG reporting
  • Strategic sustainability
  • Identifying stakeholders’ needs and conducting gap analysis
  • Data collection and management information systems
  • Effective governance and disclosure requirements
  • Integrated reporting for value creation
  • Review of sustainability reporting requirements by Bursa
  • Proposals by the International Sustainability Standard Board (ISSB)
  • Introduction to sustainability-related disclosure requirements and climate-related disclosures
  • IFRS S1 General Sustainability-related disclosure Requirements
  • IFRS S2 Climate-related Disclosure
  • Audit and assurance services for ESG reporting
  • Addressing ESG for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

Journey to excellence

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ESG Management with continuous improvement

  • Set up/improve the management system
  • Review the relevant policy
  • Develop action plans
Lead Facilitator

Dr. Lau Chee Kwong

PhD (Accounting), MBA (Finance), BBA (Finance), FCCA, CA(M)
Dr Lau is Associate Professor of Accounting with a British University. He has more than 25 years of practical experience in financial accounting and corporate reporting, corporate finance, banking management, financial management, investments, academic administration, lecturing, corporate training and consultation work. He conducts training, lectures, and seminars for inhouse corporate clients as well as public courses in IFRS/MFRS/MPERS/MPSAS, sustainability reporting, financial shenanigans, etc. Dr Lau lectures the bachelor’s degree programmes, MBA, MSc Professional Accountancy, Master of Finance, ACCA, CFA, and ICAEW; and supervises master’s and PhD students in their research projects. His research papers have been published in journals and presented in national as well as international conferences. He served as a member of the Issues Committee of the Malaysian Accounting Standards Board (MASB) from 2008 to 2013. He is also a member of the ACCA Malaysia Advisory Committee from 2019 to 2023.