- Understanding the funding issues of sustainability of a business, and of sustainability reporting - Gaining familiarity with the primary ESG reporting models - Understanding stakeholder expectations for transparency, accountability, data and rigor - Learning about Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) and ESG investing - Gaining an understanding of Materiality and Stakeholder Engagement as it relates to ESG
Prerequisiti
Conoscenza di base del sistema di reporting aziendale, delle tematiche di management e di organizzazione aziendale
Metodi didattici
The coursework will be grounded in academic frontal lectures that present main theoretical issues, accompanied by case studies and group/team work assignments on specific topics.
Verifica Apprendimento
During the course students will be engaged in two teamwork assignments, that will contribute to the final grade (each assignment makes up 20% of the final mark). To complete the evaluation, students will take the exam in the ordinary exam sessions; the exam is written and comprises 10 multiple choice questions + 2 open questions. 1° Assignment: 20% 2° Assignment: 20% Multiple choice: 40% Open questions: 20%
Contenuti
This course presents and unravels the funding pillars of corporate reporting frameworks and guidelines as far as sustainability is concerned. From Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) to Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and more, the course offers an introduction to the world of sustainability and non financial reporting, giving students tools and insights to understand how companies and managers design and implement an ESG reporting program.
Lingua Insegnamento
Inglese
Altre informazioni
Course Materials “Making Sustainability Stick: The Blueprint for Successful Implementation”. Kevin Wilhelm, Pearson 2014. Articles and other materials uploaded on the e-learning platform.
