Sustainability Essentials for Financial Leaders or Professionals

Discover why sustainability is now a business imperative for financial leaders. This course provides a practical introduction to the core concepts of sustainability, explores stakeholders' and regulators' evolving expectations, and explains how ESG factors are reshaping strategy, compliance, and long-term value creation. It is perfect for professionals seeking to understand the foundations of sustainability and its impact on today’s business landscape.

Upon completion of this course participants will be able to: 

• Map stakeholder concerns to business priorities and distinguish the value of aligning sustainability efforts with organisational strategy. 
• Determine how sustainability is becoming a strategic imperative for organisations, including its impact on access to capital, markets, and competitiveness. 
• Identify the evolving compliance landscape for sustainability reporting in Australia and globally, including key standards (AASB S1, AASB S2, IFRS S1, IFRS S2). 
• Identify the key steps involved in measuring an organisation’s carbon footprint and recognise the importance of accurate data collection for sustainability reporting.