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Virtual ESG Event: Building an Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Framework, April 18, 1-4 pm
Event Description
Sustainability has become a household word and used very freely in today’s business world. What does it mean for your company? Do you have Environmental, social, governance (ESG) policies that help the future growth of your company?
In this workshop, you will learn how to develop and implement an ESG framework in your organization. ESG frameworks are designed to help organizations manage their responsibilities in a sustainable and responsible manner. By the end of this workshop, you will be able to set ESG goals and targets, develop an action plan, implement and manage your framework, and continually improve your organization's ESG practices.
Through a combination of lectures, case studies, and interactive activities, you will learn how to identify the key stakeholders in your organization and understand their expectations, develop and communicate an ESG plan, and establish systems for monitoring and reviewing progress. You will also learn about the benefits of implementing an ESG framework, including improved organizational effectiveness and reputation, as well as the role that ESG plays in attracting and retaining employees, customers, and investors.
- What is ESG?
- Latest trends in the industry
- What does a sustainable strategy look like?
- Develop a practical SDG framework – based on successful best practices, key messages, stakeholder engagement
- Mitigating risk and encouraging resiliency
- Recognize the change management process – attitude, applications, language
- Key KPIs to measure ongoing success
James McNeil is the Founder and Managing Principal at JJMcNeil Commercial Inc., which provides the full spectrum of commercial real estate advisory services. James is one of the most knowledgeable and effective commercial real estate professionals in Ottawa. He is recognized internationally as a leading expert in green buildings and sustainable workplaces. James specializes in tenant representation for office, industrial and retail clients and has successfully sourced commercial space and negotiated hundreds of leases for private and public sector corporations.
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