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An eight-week online ESG reporting course equipping professionals with in-demand skills and portfolio-ready, real-world experience through developing a live reporting solution in partnership with sustainable fashion company Sustainably U, delivered by TCC.
Practical Mastery
hands-on ESG reporting experience aligned with corporate expectations
Career Leverage
job-ready ESG skills that strengthen promotion prospects and role transitions
Industry Access
exposure to practitioners and a professional network within sustainability and governance
Course Details
Format
Fully online, live and interactive. Small cohort capped at 10 participants to ensure meaningful discussion and direct engagement.
Duration
Eight weeks, with one two-hour session per week.
Each session includes approximately 75 minutes of structured teaching and guided discussion, followed by in-session working time to apply concepts.
Homework & Practice
Applied assignments every other week, designed to strengthen real-world ESG reporting and analysis skills without overwhelming your schedule.
Schedule
Tuesdays, 6:00–8:00 PM (GST).
Start date: 24 February.
Investment: 1,800 AED for the full programme.
What You’ll Experience
By completing this course, you will…
🛠️ Accumulate practical, job-ready ESG skills that companies actively seek
📈 Increase your chances of securing promotions and salary increases
🌍 Discover new career opportunities in sustainability, corporate governance, and investor relations
📊 Gain hands-on experience with ESG reporting
🔎 Join a sector with high employer demand
🎯 Make your work more effective, impactful, and credible
🤝 Build a strong professional network that boosts your industry authority
⭐ Become a go-to expert for ESG initiatives
Meet your Instructors
Marian Fletcher
Founder and Director
Marian Fletcher is a sustainability and ESG specialist with over fourteen years of experience working across climate policy, ESG strategy, and sustainability programme delivery. She is the founder of The Climate Consultancy, advising organisations on ESG reporting, responsible business practices, and sustainability integration. Marian has led projects spanning climate education, human rights, sustainable supply chains, and just transition frameworks, with a strong focus on practical implementation. She is a GRI-certified sustainability professional with hands-on experience translating frameworks into measurable indicators and reporting systems. Marian is also an Adjunct Professor in Sustainability, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship at Middlesex University Dubai. She brings a practitioner-led, regionally grounded perspective to ESG training in the UAE and wider GCC.
Hannah Paulson
Sustainability Consultant
Hannah Paulson is a sustainability and ESG strategist with experience in climate risk analysis, adaptation, and resilience planning. Her work focuses on translating climate data and policy into practical tools that support organisational decision-making. She has contributed to research and partnerships on climate risk, green skills, and workforce preparedness. Hannah brings hands-on experience applying climate risk methodologies and ESG approaches across public and private sector contexts. She supports organisations in embedding climate resilience into strategy, governance, and planning.
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ESG for Modern Business
This module introduces the foundational role of ESG in corporate strategy, focusing on how environmental, social, and governance efforts align with business goals. Participants explore the evolution of ESG practices globally and regionally, gaining insights into the increasing demand for sustainability in business operations and its connection to financial performance.
This module introduces the foundational role of ESG in corporate strategy, focusing on how environmental, social, and governance efforts align with business goals. Participants explore the evolution of ESG practices globally and regionally, gaining insights into the increasing demand for sustainability in business operations and its connection to financial performance.
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Understanding ESG Frameworks and Reporting Standards
Participants delve into the major ESG frameworks, including GRI, SASB, TCFD, and regional standards like ADX and DFM. The module emphasizes when and how to use specific frameworks, highlighting their relevance to various sectors and regions. Practical tips on language use and alignment without formal adherence to standards help participants tailor their reports effectively.
Participants delve into the major ESG frameworks, including GRI, SASB, TCFD, and regional standards like ADX and DFM. The module emphasizes when and how to use specific frameworks, highlighting their relevance to various sectors and regions. Practical tips on language use and alignment without formal adherence to standards help participants tailor their reports effectively.
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Setting Up a Materiality Matrix
In this module, participants learn to prioritize ESG issues based on their significance to organizational impact and stakeholder expectations. Through hands-on activities, they develop a materiality matrix that visualizes high-priority areas, ensuring their reports focus on what matters most to their organization and stakeholders.
In this module, participants learn to prioritize ESG issues based on their significance to organizational impact and stakeholder expectations. Through hands-on activities, they develop a materiality matrix that visualizes high-priority areas, ensuring their reports focus on what matters most to their organization and stakeholders.
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Stakeholder Mapping for ESG Success
This module focuses on identifying and categorizing key stakeholders in ESG initiatives. Participants assess stakeholder influence and interest, creating tailored engagement strategies. By understanding stakeholder priorities, participants enhance their ability to align ESG goals with expectations, ensuring buy-in and support from critical audiences.
This module focuses on identifying and categorizing key stakeholders in ESG initiatives. Participants assess stakeholder influence and interest, creating tailored engagement strategies. By understanding stakeholder priorities, participants enhance their ability to align ESG goals with expectations, ensuring buy-in and support from critical audiences.
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Data Collection for ESG Reporting
This module equips participants with practical knowledge and tools to gather accurate ESG data essential for effective reporting. Participants explore key ESG data categories, such as environmental metrics, social indicators, and governance measures. The module emphasizes leveraging frameworks like GRI and SASB for consistent data collection, identifying reliable sources, and assigning responsibilities to build a strong foundation for their ESG reports.
This module equips participants with practical knowledge and tools to gather accurate ESG data essential for effective reporting. Participants explore key ESG data categories, such as environmental metrics, social indicators, and governance measures. The module emphasizes leveraging frameworks like GRI and SASB for consistent data collection, identifying reliable sources, and assigning responsibilities to build a strong foundation for their ESG reports.
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Interpreting ESG Data and Avoiding Greenwashing
Participants learn to analyze ESG data to uncover actionable insights, address gaps, and ensure credibility in reporting. This module highlights common pitfalls of greenwashing and teaches best practices for transparent reporting. Through case studies and practical exercises, participants refine their ability to create balanced narratives, acknowledge challenges, and align reports with recognized standards to build trust and accountability.
Participants learn to analyze ESG data to uncover actionable insights, address gaps, and ensure credibility in reporting. This module highlights common pitfalls of greenwashing and teaches best practices for transparent reporting. Through case studies and practical exercises, participants refine their ability to create balanced narratives, acknowledge challenges, and align reports with recognized standards to build trust and accountability.
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Crafting Key Components of an ESG Report
This module provides participants with the tools to draft the essential sections of an ESG report, combining performance metrics with a compelling narrative. Key sections covered include the introduction, materiality and stakeholder engagement, environmental and social performance metrics, governance disclosures, and future goals. Participants will learn how to align their report content with recognized standards and use visuals like charts and infographics to enhance clarity and impact.
This module provides participants with the tools to draft the essential sections of an ESG report, combining performance metrics with a compelling narrative. Key sections covered include the introduction, materiality and stakeholder engagement, environmental and social performance metrics, governance disclosures, and future goals. Participants will learn how to align their report content with recognized standards and use visuals like charts and infographics to enhance clarity and impact.
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Finalizing and Presenting the ESG Report
In this module, participants will refine their ESG reports by ensuring consistency, accuracy, and stakeholder relevance. They will learn techniques for tailoring presentations to diverse audiences, such as investors, employees, and regulators, using data visualizations and addressing potential challenges. Additional skills covered include professional report writing tips and dissemination strategies, empowering participants to deliver impactful ESG communications.
In this module, participants will refine their ESG reports by ensuring consistency, accuracy, and stakeholder relevance. They will learn techniques for tailoring presentations to diverse audiences, such as investors, employees, and regulators, using data visualizations and addressing potential challenges. Additional skills covered include professional report writing tips and dissemination strategies, empowering participants to deliver impactful ESG communications.
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