Introduction to ESG in Australasia: Practice guide
Want to know the fundamentals about ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance)? Knowing the risks and knowing the framework for ESG and the law, lawyers can provide advice on how to respond to the emerging challenges of ESG law and practice. Law firms are also enterprises, and ESG risks are as applicable to a law firm as their clients.
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- demonstrate a broad understanding of the legal obligations arising under ESG law and practice
- Identify ESG obligations on enterprises for operations activities and supply chains
- Prepare to conduct ESG, due diligence and risk assessment in operations, activities and supply chains
The course contains content that falls within the mandatory CPD category of Substantive Law.
Course Structure
- Module 1 - Introduction to ESG
- Module 2 - ESG frameworks and reporting obligations
- Module 3 - ESG due diligence
- Module 4 - ESG risk assessment
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The course contains content that falls within the mandatory CPD category of:
- Substantive
With our online on-demand interactive courses, you can learn when and where it suits you. We’ve designed each course to provide both education and enjoyment.
Each course offers a mix of engaging exercises, where you’ll gain access to:
- Interactive activities to challenge your understanding and put your knowledge to the test. You’ll also enjoy engaging exercises, such as flip cards, quizzes and drafting activities.
- Clearly identified outcomes so you know precisely what you’ll learn – and the skills you’ll gain. You’ll also be able to track your development and focus on key improvement areas.
- Extended course access so you can reference the material as you need – or revisit it should life get in the way.
- Feedback and template answers so you can refine your skills, grow your knowledge and gain fresh insights.
Access each module on the College’s learning portal. When you buy a single, you’ll have 24/7 unlimited access for 12-months from the date of purchase.
Does this educational activity extend your knowledge and skills in areas that are relevant to your practice needs or professional development?
If so, and you’re not a WA practitioner, you should claim 1 unit for each hour of participation, not including breaks.
Please check your local CPD rules for any caps on activity types, such as the private study of non-interactive audio/visual materials. You are responsible for keeping your own CPD records and complying with your local CPD rules.
No. Western Australian practitioners who complete our on-demand courses are currently unable to claim CPD points.
However, you may earn CPD points by attending select live CPD events or by completing select CPD Interactive modules.