Introduction to Sustainability and Business Value

Explore the components of business sustainability with CPA Australia

Organisations are increasingly required to disclose their approaches to improving sustainable operations using Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting.

On this two-week course, you’ll trace the evolution of sustainability as a primary business concern, with growing demand from stakeholders for organisational transparency. You’ll explore the drivers of sustainability and learn how sustainability practices can result in value creation.

Investigate the business applications of sustainability in different contexts

Organisations need a tailored approach to ESG, suited to their size and business needs.

Using a range of case studies, you’ll examine sustainability initiatives in practice and learn how they have added value to each business.

You’ll learn to explain the importance of focussing on sustainability in your strategy, business model, risk management, and reporting.

Examine the link between sustainability and value creation

Data suggests sustainability measures contribute to improved company performance, new opportunities, and revenue growth.

You’ll discover five ways that sustainability can add value to an organisation, from top-line growth to reduced regulatory interventions.

With this knowledge, you can consider sustainability measures that manage sustainability requirements and deliver a competitive edge.

Learn how to embed beneficial sustainability practices into your organisational strategy

You’ll explore various sustainability frameworks, equipping you with the practical tools to begin your sustainability transformation.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to identify the environmental and social impacts of your organisation’s processes and have gained the knowledge and tools to adopt strategic sustainability practices that add value to your organisation.

This course is designed for financial professionals with responsibility for external reporting in their organisation.

It will benefit those working in many different financial roles including finance managers, financial accountants, financial controllers, and CFOs.

Small-to-medium business owners who want to further their knowledge of sustainability and the value it can create within their business will also find this course useful.

• The Case For Sustainability
• Welcome to Sustainability and Business Value
• The history and business case for sustainability
• The components of sustainability
• Sustainability Frameworks
• How Different Organisations Apply Sustainability
• Sustainability and Value Creation
• Drivers Of Sustainability
• Linking Sustainability To Business Value
• Sustainability Improves Financial Performance
• Apply your Sustainability Knowledge