ESG Certification | Environmental, Social, Governance Framework

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Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) have gained increasing attention over the past few years, as ESG performance reporting has become a detrimental factor for institutional investors before investing in a company. In fact, ESG has considerations relevant to analysts and investors, consumers and employees, and has become a key topic of discussion at the Board table.
This course provides an overview of an ESG framework and how it supports a company’s overall risk management. It examines each component in detail and provides insight into how they converge to impact a company and its stakeholders. The course also discusses how to look at corporate pressures & stakeholder expectations and their impact on risk identification and business success. Lastly, we look at key considerations from both the company and investor perspectives, before applying theory to practice in a final case study.

Understand what is ESG is and its relevance to making financial decisions.
Understand key environmental, social, and governance issues
Assess ESG company performance using publicly available information
Analyze ESG risks and opportunities

Jawad is a highly accomplished Built-Environment professional with over 12 years of experience leading and mentoring teams to build and execute effective business strategies. He has managed a diverse portfolio of over 450 buildings, covering more than 3.4 KM2 of retail, shopping mall, residential, and commercial spaces, bringing efficiency and enhancing performance.

His primary focus is on integrating technology to achieve sustainability in facilities management, and he has implemented innovative solutions such as AI and IoT to offset 60,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions - the equivalent of planting one million tree seedlings for 10 years or driving 13,000 cars for a year.

As a mechanical engineer with expertise in facility management, community management, asset management, retail delivery, business strategy, sustainability, and energy management, Jawad holds several esteemed industry certifications, including CFM and FMP from IFMA, CEM from AEE, VMA from SAVE International, and M100 from CAI. He is also a member of professional organizations such as IFMA, AEE, CAIME, and the International Built-Environment Institute. Join his course to earn your CFM credential, and learn more about creating a sustainable Built-Environment through innovation.