Management, Analysis and Reporting of Corporate Sustainability (MARCS)
The MARCS course is uniquely developed to address the requirements posed to employees charged with performing their duties in the most professional manner taking into consideration those actions that contribute to both profitability and sustainability. The course focuses on managing non-financial performance reporting and on the optimization of internal and external stakeholder-specific sustainability reporting requirements. Course participants examine how organizations can take control of their non-financial performance reporting by consolidating information flows from various functional groups.
Is your organization trying to incorporate sustainability into its corporate strategy and:
» Prepare and respond to regulatory and voluntary disclosure requirements;
» Improve its corporate branding;
» Increase energy efficiency and display a positive climate friendly brand;
» Increase profitability?
» The management of non-financial performance reporting and the optimization of internal and external stakeholder-specific sustainability reporting requirements.
» How organizations can take control of their non-financial performance reporting by consolidating information flows from various functional groups.
» The concepts of sustainability maturity, “Sustainability Maturity Gradient”, corporate transparency, key performance indicators (KPIs) and the consolidation of internal and external stakeholder KPIs.
» Using the “Sustainability Management and Reporting Framework” to support and manage stakeholder reporting requirements.
Course Structure:
» Module 1 – Sustainability Performance Indicators
» Module 2 – Stakeholders (Internal & External)
» Module 3 – Standardized and Consistent Reporting
» Module 4 – Building Stakeholder Confidence
» Module 5 – Considering Climate-Risk Impacts when Implementing Corporate Strategies
» Module 6 – Transparency
» Module 7 – Sustainability Leadership
Who should register:
Students and professionals with an interest in Corporate Sustainability, Climate Change, Water Management, Environment.
Professionals in Accounting, Auditing, GHG Inventory Managers, Corporate Environmental and Sustainability Managers, Investors and Marketing Professionals.
Approximate number of working hours to complete: 60-70 hours over 3 months
Delivery: The course is delivered using a blend of recorded PPT presentation, videos, selected reading, exercises and forum discussions.
Instructor(s): HRCarbon Consultants
Availability: This course is offered online and open to registration. Start any time and learn at your own pace! You will have access to the online course for 3 months.