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ESG Compliance Essentials

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What's included in this Course

  • 5 Articles
  • Access on Mobile and PC
  • 5 Exercises and 1 Final Quiz
  • Life Time Access

ESG Compliance Essentials Course Overview

The ESG Compliance Essentials course covers the foundations of ESG, French and EU regulatory frameworks, ESG risks, governance, reporting, data, training, monitoring, and relevant international standards.

 

The curriculum explores ESG meaning and importance in France, French and EU ESG regulations, environmental, social, governance, and legal risks, and basic ESG compliance processes for SMEs. It also covers CSRD, ESRS, the EU Taxonomy, the French Duty of Vigilance, Sapin II, ESG policies, board oversight, and accountability.

 

The course further addresses ESG data collection, documentation, BEGES carbon reporting, CNIL and GDPR requirements, audit and assurance preparation, staff and supplier training, ESG risk classification, KPIs, scorecards, and corrective actions. Additional topics include ESG reporting and carbon accounting tools, common ESG challenges, AMF greenwashing guidance, and global standards including GRI, ISSB, ISO, OECD, and UNGC.

 

What Is Included in ESG compliance Course?

The programme covers five key areas of ESG compliance:

  • French ESG Foundations

  • ESG Laws and Governance

  • ESG Reporting and Data

  • Training and ESG Monitoring

  • ESG Tools and Standards

Course Curriculum

6 sections 2.5 Hour total length

Module 1: French ESG Basics

  • ESG meaning and importance in France
  • French and EU ESG regulatory overview
  • Key ESG risks: environmental, social, governance, and legal
  • Basic ESG compliance process for SMEs

Module 2: French ESG Laws and Governance

  • CSRD, ESRS, and EU Taxonomy requirements
  • French Duty of Vigilance obligations
  • Sapin II ethics and anti-corruption controls
  • ESG policies, board oversight, and accountability

Module 3: ESG Reporting and Data

  • ESG data collection and documentation
  • BEGES carbon reporting requirements
  • CNIL and GDPR data protection rules
  • ESG audit and assurance preparation

Module 4: Training and Monitoring

  • Staff training on ESG duties and red flags
  • Supplier training on ethics, safety, and sustainability
  • ESG risk classification: low, medium, and high
  • ESG KPIs, scorecards, and corrective actions

Module 5: Tools, Challenges, and Standards

  • ESG reporting and carbon accounting tools
  • Common ESG challenges for French businesses
  • AMF greenwashing prevention guidance
  • Global standards: GRI, ISSB, ISO, OECD, and UNGC

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    What you'll learn

    By the end of this ESG compliance course, participants will be able to:

    • Understand ESG concepts and their importance in France
    • Explore French and EU ESG regulatory frameworks
    • Examine CSRD, ESRS, EU Taxonomy, and Duty of Vigilance
    • Understand ESG governance, policies, and accountability
    • Explore ESG data collection, BEGES, GDPR, and documentation
    • Identify ESG risks and monitor relevant KPIs
    • Examine greenwashing risks and AMF guidance
    • Explore ESG tools and global reporting standards

    Why Choose Us

    This ESG compliance course provides a structured pathway across ESG regulation, governance, reporting, data, and monitoring:

    • Five-module learning structure
    • Focus on ESG compliance in France
    • French and EU regulatory perspective
    • CSRD, ESRS, and EU Taxonomy
    • Duty of Vigilance and Sapin II
    • ESG data and reporting
    • Greenwashing prevention
    • Global ESG standards

    Who is this course for

    This ESG compliance course is relevant to professionals involved in ESG, compliance, governance, sustainability, reporting, risk, and organizational oversight:

    • ESG professionals
    • Sustainability professionals
    • Compliance professionals
    • Risk management professionals
    • Corporate governance professionals
    • Finance and reporting professionals
    • Internal audit professionals
    • Managers with ESG responsibilities

    Requirements

    The supplied curriculum does not specify formal prerequisites or prior qualifications.

    The course is delivered online and covers ESG fundamentals, French and EU regulations, governance, reporting, data, training, monitoring, greenwashing, and international ESG standards.

    Certification

    Upon successful completion of this course, learner will receive a free Certificate of Completion. Learner can choose the preferred language of the certifcate whether they want it in english or french.

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    Career Path

    The curriculum covers knowledge areas related to ESG compliance, sustainability, governance, reporting, risk management, and ESG data.

    Relevant career areas include:

    • ESG Compliance
    • ESG Management
    • Sustainability
    • ESG Reporting
    • ESG Risk Management
    • Corporate Governance
    • Sustainability Reporting
    • ESG Data Management
    • Compliance
    • Internal Audit

    Frequently Asked Questions

    01 What does the ESG Compliance Essentials course cover? +

    The course covers ESG fundamentals, French and EU regulations, governance, CSRD, ESRS, EU Taxonomy, reporting, ESG data, monitoring, greenwashing, and international standards.

    02 Does the course cover CSRD and ESRS? +

    Yes. The curriculum covers CSRD, ESRS, and EU Taxonomy requirements, alongside ESG reporting, data collection, documentation, and audit preparation.

    03 Does the course cover the French Duty of Vigilance and Sapin II? +

    Yes. The programme covers French Duty of Vigilance obligations and Sapin II ethics and anti-corruption controls, together with ESG governance and accountability.

    04 Does the course cover ESG reporting and data? +

    Yes. The curriculum covers ESG data collection, documentation, BEGES carbon reporting, CNIL and GDPR data protection rules, and ESG audit and assurance preparation.

    05 Does the course cover greenwashing and international ESG standards? +

    Yes. The programme covers AMF greenwashing prevention guidance and global standards and frameworks including GRI, ISSB, ISO, OECD, and UNGC.