Are you up to speed with new and incoming sustainability regulations? Sign up for ACCA’s new Professional Diploma in Sustainability – you’ll gain in-depth knowledge of new legislation – alongside reporting, assurance and the strategic decision-making skills to put it all to work right away. A comprehensive, integrated learning programme, a revision kit, and just one exam. ACCA’s Professional Diploma in Sustainability is the definitive qualification in sustainability.

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As organisations are rebuilding from the pandemic, there is a growing desire for a transformative and sustainable global recovery. Accountants and finance professionals have an important part to play in helping organisations adapt as they adopt the sustainable practices required to prevent resource depletion, facilitate long term success, and build a more sustainable future.

The Certificate in Sustainability for Finance, consisting of five courses covering 20 hours of learning, will allow finance teams to gain the skills and knowledge to enable them to confidently lead on sustainability issues in their organisations. 

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Created in collaboration with CFA Institute, this course provides an introduction to climate change and its related economic and environmental impacts, with a particular emphasis on the role of finance professionals in creating and implementing solutions to the global issues in this space. It is a practical and applied digital course designed to support business, finance, and accounting professionals as well as any individual seeking practical guidance around climate change and climate-related finance matters.

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Environment, social and governance (ESG) is a hot topic on the agenda of many management board teams. Businesses are now understanding that their environmental and social impact in the community – as well as their corporate governance structure and transparency – will become crucial elements for their long term sustainability and competitiveness. 

But where do you start in assessing where you stand in terms of ESG compliance, norms, and best practices? This pack provides an introduction to understanding ESG compliance, reporting and integrating it into your business.

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In today’s dynamic business landscape, organisations of all sizes and sectors need to prepare sustainability-related information. This course builds on ACCA’s well-received Sustainability Reporting Guide to navigate practitioners through the eight stages of the reporting cycle, equipping you to meet sustainability reporting demands effectively. Additionally, you can choose to explore the implementation requirements of the first two ISSB standards (IFRS S1, IFRS S2) and European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) at pivotal points in the cycle. 

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This pack contains the courses that are the first part of your journey to becoming a "GRI Certified Sustainability Professional”. The programme is designed to enhance the knowledge, expertise and skills of sustainability professionals in implementing the GRI Standards to improve the quality of sustainability reporting.

The full programme consists of the four courses below which cover the fundamentals of GRI reporting. This prepares you for the final certification exam, which is taken directly with the GRI Academy. 

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This course introduces learners to the practice of sustainability reporting and explores key concepts for reporting using the GRI Standards. It takes learners through the current sustainability challenges our world is facing and explains how these can be overcome through sustainable development. In addition, the course introduces learners to the history of GRI and explains the process by which the GRI Standards are developed and updated. The course describes the benefits of sustainability reporting and presents the main concepts of the GRI Standards such as the reporting principles, stakeholder engagement, impact, and material topics.

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This self-paced online course is designed for professionals who want to gain a comprehensive understanding of the GRI Standards and how to use the Standards for best practice impact reporting.

The course delivers a tailored learning experience that blends the theory of the GRI Standards with suggestions for their practical application. The course explains the structure and purpose of the GRI Standards and presents in detail the requirements for reporting in accordance with the Standards. It describes the process for identifying impacts and determining material topics, as well as how to report on impacts associated with each topic.

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This self-paced course provides an in-depth overview and analysis of how to report on human rights with the GRI Standards. The course offers a holistic view of the relevance of human rights and human rights transparency for organisations. It describes the key concepts and the process for identifying impacts and determining material topics in the GRI Standards related to human rights. In addition, the course discusses the disclosures in the GRI Standards related to reporting on human rights.

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This course takes a deep dive into practical aspects of integrating the SDGs into existing sustainability reporting processes by following the four-step approach outlined in the revised GRI Universal Standards 2021. The course also explores how organisations can disclose the integration of sustainable development considerations into their company strategy and management decisions.

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