Building Sustainable Impact: ESG and the B Corp Perspective

In today’s dynamic global business environment, sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles are no longer optional—they are critical to long-term organisational success and positive societal impact. This workshop is designed for leaders and managers who are curious about B Corp certification and want to explore what it takes to become a purpose-driven, sustainable organisation.

Whether you are considering applying for certification, exploring which pathway best fits your business, or simply curious about the value of B Corp and ESG, this course will provide clarity and actionable insights. Participants will gain an understanding of:

• What B Corp certification means and how it compares with other sustainability and ESG frameworks.
• Corporate reporting standards (indexes, materiality, and sustainability reports) that underpin credible impact measurement.
• Practical approaches to balancing the triple bottom line of People, Planet, and Profit.
• Capelle Consulting’s motivations for pursuing B Corp certification and the key learnings from our journey.

By the end of this workshop, you’ll be better equipped to assess the relevance of B Corp certification for your organisation and chart a path towards greater sustainability, resilience, and impact.

At the end of the workshop, you will:

• Gain an in-depth knowledge of Sustainability & ESG and awareness of the current evolving regulatory landscape

• Understand Materiality and key ESG factors in your organisation

• Identify potential ESG risks and opportunities after understanding organisation’s and stakeholders’ requirements

• Explore key frameworks for developing a sustainability strategy and measuring impact, including GRI, IFRS, ISO, as well as the B Corp framework

• Learn how B Lab’s framework can inform ESG strategy development

• Understand selected best practices for organisations pursuing B Corp certification

• Evaluate the effectiveness of how sustainability is measured and reporte

Course Code: TGS-2024048681

Technical Skills and Competencies Title: Environment and Social Governance-3

Funding Validity Period: 29 Aug 2024 to 28 Aug 2026

Mode of Training: Classroom (Full-time)