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Certificate of Practice in Sustainability Reporting and Assurance
Are you prepared to tackle the unique challenges that come with Climate and ESG risk management and portfolio decarbonisation? Get ready to dig into the climate and ESG risk discipline, expand your knowledge, and learn how to deal with climate and ESG risks in an efficient and effective manner when you join us in our dedicated live online course.
Course Details
Date
Three live virtual 1/2-day sessions,
plus assessment
August 29, 30, 31, 2025
plus assessment
August 29, 30, 31, 2025
Team assessments:
September 5, 2025
September 5, 2025
Time
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. or 2:00 -
5:30 p.m. GMT
(one 15-minute break)
Session Length
Three 1/2-days of training
Live Training via Zoom
Live Training via Zoom
One 1/2-day of team assessment presentations
Team meetings as determined by participants
Presented By
Dr. Ahmed Shawky
Dr. Mohamed El Zayat
Antonios Panagiotopoulos
About This Course
As governance, risk, compliance & sustainability intelligence becomes increasingly mandatory across jurisdictions and stakeholders demand more reliable ESG information, organisations face growing pressure to provide accurate, comprehensive, and assured sustainability disclosures. This course addresses the critical need for professionals who can navigate complex reporting frameworks and provide credible assurance on sustainability information.
Key Objectives and Learning Outcomes
Navigate and apply major governance, risk, compliance & sustainability intelligence frameworks and standards
Design and implement effective governance, risk, compliance & sustainability intelligence processes
Develop high-quality sustainability disclosures that meet both regulatory
Understand the principles and practices of sustainability assurance engagements
Apply appropriate assurance procedures and methodologies for different
Identify and address common challenges in sustainabilitys
Perform a climate risk assessment leveraging the publicly available climate and ESG data sources...
Participant Course Requirements
•Attendance at every session for the full session is required. If a participant is absent one or more hours of the course, completion of a homework assignment will be required.
•Participation verbally and/or via chat is required. This participation can be in the form of questions, comments, meaningful contributions, etc.
•Fully contribute and present as a team member on the final assessment assignment. Presentations will be up to 20 minutes each.
Your faculty will be available for one hour after days 2 and 3 of training. Teams can schedule up to 30 minutes with the instructor to answer questions and offer guidance with the assessment. After each presentation, your instructor will provide feedback.
Certificates will be issued to those who have met all the requirements of the course. Certificates may take up to two weeks to issue.
Agenda
29 August 2025
09:0011:00
governance, risk, compliance & sustainability intelligence Frameworks and Standards
30 August 2025
09:0011:00
governance, risk, compliance & sustainability intelligence Frameworks and Standards
31 August 2025
09:0011:00
governance, risk, compliance & sustainability intelligence Frameworks and Standards
About Your Faculty
Dr. Ahmed Shawky
Dr. Ahmed is a distinguished thought leader in climate tech innovation, risk management and assurance, Dr. Ahmed serves on the Global Audit Foundation in Florida, USA, while leveraging his transformative leadership experience from PwC, Protiviti, and EY. His unique perspective combines CAE expertise with extensive governance experience, including his current Board and Audit Committee role in the UK public sector
Dr. Ahmed is the CEO of SustainGRC , a groundbreaking platform that makes sustainability data as credible and accessible as financial data.
Key Experience:
- •Over two decades of experience in sustainability, governance, and internal audit.
- •Internal audit and assurance thought-leader with extensive experience with global audit firms.
- •Extensive professional experience spanning Europe, the Middle East, and the United States.
Academic Credentials:
- •Doctorate from Durham University, UK
- •Sloan Fellowship in Leadership and Strategy, London Business School
- •MBA, Manchester Business School
- •Leadership and Managing Healthcare at Harvard Business School
- •Multiple certifications including CIA and CPA (USA)
Areas of Expertise:
- •Sustainability Strategy and Governance
- •ESG Governance and Risk Management
- •Leadership & Strategy
- •ESG Assurance
Who Should Attend
FINANCE, AUDIT & RISK EXPERTS
- •Finance and Audit Professionals
- •Credit/Market Risk Specialists
- •Risk Modelling Experts
- •Finance Controllers
REPORTING SPECIALISTS
- •Financial Planning Teams
- •Regulatory Compliance Officers
- •Internal/External Auditors
- •Sustainability Professionals
STRATEGIC LEADERS
- •Integrated Risk Managers
- •Strategy Planning Teams
- •Business Risk Specialists
- •ESG Data Analysts
Perfect for Those Who Need to
Master key frameworks: ISSB, GRI
Strengthen sustainability data verification
Navigate evolving disclosure requirements
Respond to stakeholder ESG demands
Integrate sustainability into risk management and operationsInvest in Your ESG Journey
Learn about program fees and upcoming cohorts
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Tailored Solutions
- •Address your specific sustainability and data challenges
- •Identify key skill gaps across your team
- •Align with your sustainability maturity level
Practical Benefits
- •Access group enrolment discounts
- •Build consistent reporting capabilities
- •Create a unified business sustainability language
Flexible Options
- •Choose delivery formats that work for you
- •Customise with sector-specific case studies
- •Design learning paths that fit your schedule
Measurable Results
- •Get clear ROI on your program investment
- •Implement tools for immediate application
- •Build capacity to meet evolving requirements