This course introduces participants to ESG materiality and provides the tools needed to prioritize impactful initiatives. Learners will explore the concept of materiality, understand its significance in ESG practices, and gain practical skills to conduct Materiality Assessment Matrices. With a focus on asking the right questions and using essential tools, this course equips professionals to align ESG initiatives with organizational goals and drive meaningful outcomes.
How to Prioritize ESG Initiatives
How to Prioritize ESG Initiatives
This course is part of ESG for All Specialization
Instructor: Duke Corporate Education
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4.7
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Beginner level
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2 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Explore the concept of materiality and its critical role in ESG practices.
Gain skills and tools to conduct effective ESG Materiality Assessments.
Prioritize initiatives to align with ESG goals and maximize impact.
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Taught in English
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This course is part of the ESG for All Specialization
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There are 2 modules in this course
In this module, you will receive a course overview, learn about your instructor's background, and have an opportunity to introduce yourself and meet your peers.
What's included
4 readings1 discussion prompt
In this module, you’ll delve into the concept of materiality, learning to assess which ESG issues are most relevant to your goals. You'll explore practical tools and questions to effectively conduct a Materiality Assessment Matrix tailored to your department's needs.
What's included
2 videos6 readings2 assignments
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EA
4
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2025
Very informative, however, It would be great to look at ESG from the perspective of a start up company, and how it can get set up for ESG from the beginning
JC
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Reviewed on Apr 16, 2025
Basic, but a great initiation for newcomers or risk averse stakeholders
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