Getting Started with ESG
2.00 Credits
Member Price $89
Non-Member Price $109
Overview
ESG, environmental, social, and governance, is a buzzword that is not only gaining traction but will be mandatory for a company’s continued success. So what is ESG? What does it mean? Why is ESG important? What is the ROI of adopting ESG? Who should lead our ESG initiatives? How do we get started? These questions and more will be answered in this fast-paced session that will explain the ABCs of ESG. We will also outline a framework to begin your ESG journey. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Highlights
The major topics covered in this class include:
- Definitions of ESG
- Business benefits of ESG
- Reporting methods
- Getting started with ESG initiatives
Prerequisites
None
Designed For
Everyone
Objectives
After attending this presentation, you will be able to...
- Recall the definitions of ESG
- Identify various ESG standards and reporting options
- Analyze examples of ESG initiatives
Preparation
None
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Jennifer Elder, Business Learning Institute
Jennifer Elder, CPA, CMA, CIA, CFF, CGMA is an executive coach who helps smart professionals transform from technically talented to strategically savvy. As a keynote speaker and trainer, she has presented her engaging and highly interactive sessions to over 15,000 people in all 50 states and 12 countries. Her clients include Home Depot, Campari, Experian, HP, Capgemini, and Oracle. She started her career in public accounting at a regional firm. She chaired the accounting department at a New Hampshire college and spent 15 years as a CFO in a variety of industries including homebuilding, technology, and insurance. In 2022, she received the Women Who Count award in education by the Accounting and Financial Women’s Alliance (AFWA). In 2018, Jennifer earned the designation of Certified Speaking Professional (CSP). Making her one of only 15 people worldwide who hold both the CPA and CSP designations. CPA Practice Advisor named her one of the Top 25 Women in Accounting in 2018. She received her BA from the University of Massachusetts and an MS in Organizational Management from Antioch University New England. She has been published by the Journal of Accountancy, FM Magazine, the National Association of Home Builders, Triple Pundit, and the Journal of Corporate Accounting and Finance.
Non-Member Price $109
Member Price $89