ESG Fundamentals and Risk Quantification – Introduction

VECTRA International

Course overview

This module introduces the fundamentals of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and their growing importance in responsible business operations.

Learners will explore how ESG influences reputation, compliance, and long-term value creation while gaining a basic understanding of how ESG risks are identified and measured through qualitative, quantitative, and hybrid approaches.

 

What to expect

Course Type - Online e-learning course
Duration - 10-15 minutes

Skills covered

Ethical behavior Leadership Compliance
Course outline

Why ESG Matters

  • Role of ESG in responsible and sustainable business.
  • How ESG drives credibility, trust, and long-term success.

2. The Three Pillars of ESG

  • Environmental: Energy use, waste, and emissions.
  • Social: Fairness, labor practices, and community well-being.
  • Governance: Ethics, transparency, and accountability.

3. ESG Risk Management

  • Importance of identifying and managing ESG risks.
  • Key types of risks — Environmental, Social, and Governance.

4. Approaches to Risk Quantification

  • Qualitative: Expert opinions and risk heat maps.
  • Quantitative: Data, metrics, and financial modeling.
  • Hybrid: Combining insights and data for balanced analysis.
Course outcome

After completing this course, you will:

  • Define ESG and explain its three core pillars — Environmental, Social, and Governance.
  • Understand why ESG integration is critical for credibility, compliance, and sustainable growth.
  • Identify key types of ESG risks that can impact business performance and reputation.
  • Explain the importance of ESG risk quantification for effective decision-making.
  • Differentiate between qualitative, quantitative, and hybrid approaches to ESG risk assessment.

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