ESG Internal Auditor

Internal audit teams assigned to ESG data analysis are less comfortable assuring this newer information and are often uncertain of the common practices around reporting requirements and data management.

These auditors often have questions, such as: why isn't all data consolidated in a single place? why are the control functions not clearly assigned and documented? where should the organization start in implementing improvements to data governance?

The ESG Internal Auditor Training course is designed to equip professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge to assess and verify an organization's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. This course is designed to equip audit teams to protect their organizations from risk, capitalize on potential opportunities and to increase their confidence when external third-party assurance is conducted.

Duration

2 days

Course Objectives

This course will teach students the ESG principles and best practices to perform internal audits and understand external assurance processes.

Students will understand the various data sources and calculation methodologies of sustainability data and how to leverage inventory Management Plans.

Who is it for?

• Sustainability and ESG professionals responsible for implementing and tracking ESG initiatives and performance
• Financial professionals interested in learning how to audit ESG data efficiently
• Internal auditors responsible for assessing the effectiveness of organizational processes, controls, and risk management frameworks.
• Individuals responsible for ensuring that their organization adheres to regulations, policies, and ethical standards.
• Corporate Governance professionals
• Environmental, Social, and Governance Consultants
• Sustainability managers interested in “speaking the same language” as the 3rd party auditors they will be audited by

Materials

This course is case-study driven to help students have exposure to real world examples. Students will get access to electronic materials online for reference during and after the course. It is required to have webcam and microphone available and on during the course.

Course Highlights

• ESG Basics, Regulations and Frameworks
• ESG Standards
• ESG Data Sources and Calculation Methodologies
• Risk & Controls Assessment
• Data Collection & Management
• Internal Audit Best Practices
• External Assurance

Prerequisites

This course is designed for professionals with experience in auditing practices that are interested in learning more about identifying and managing risks in ESG data.