Become an ESG audit expert! This masterclass covers the role of Internal Audit in reviewing ESG activities, assessing environmental and social responsibility, governance, stakeholder expectations, and reporting for sustainable business practices.
| Date | Venue | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 - 09 October 2026 | Pretoria | 5 Days |
Sustainable business practices and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting are gaining prominence. Prospen Africa’s Auditing the ESG Process Masterclass explores the role of Internal Audit in reviewing these critical activities, examining the potential impact of ESG developments, and discussing value creation through ESG.
After completing this Auditing the ESG Process Masterclass, participants will be able to:
Audit Environment, Social Responsibility, and Governance with confidence.
Review the effectiveness of the overall ESG environment.
Meet stakeholder expectations regarding ESG.
Assist businesses in deriving benefits from ESG management.
Ensure ethics and sustainability receive adequate attention.
Support the Board in ESG oversight.
Heads of Internal Audit
Audit Managers and prospective managers
Lead Auditors
Senior Auditors
Assurance professionals seeking deeper ESG assessment understanding
Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:
– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.
– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.
– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.
– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.
– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.
– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.
Introduction to ESG
The pillars of ESG
Demonstrating responsible business processes
Benefits of ESG: environmental performance, employee well-being, stakeholder engagement, funding access, supply chain transparency, ethical consumer attraction
Internal Audit’s Role in ESG
Raising ESG risk awareness with audit committees and boards
Promoting efficiency and effectiveness improvements
Strategic alignment with ESG goals
Managing transition risks
Climate-related risk focus
Environmental Audit
Overview of environmental standards (e.g., ISO 14001)
Key environmental concepts and terminology
Auditing environmental processes and compliance
Environmental legislative requirements
Planning, conducting, and reporting environmental audits
Energy and Water Management Audit
Energy efficiency and equipment maintenance
Policies for energy-efficient purchases
Water management and recycling
Waste Management Audit
Types of waste (e.g., hazardous, chemical)
On-site/off-site waste management strategies
Recycling programs
Ethical and Sustainable Procurement Audit
Supplier selection based on ESG criteria
Compliance with ethical standards and regulations
Packaging and material considerations
Other Environmental Topics
Air quality, noise control, transportation practices
Sustainability and environmental emergency preparedness
Reputational Risk Audit
Importance of reputation in business
Measuring and managing reputational risks
Checklist for reviewing reputational risks
Social Responsibility and Governance
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and ethics
Auditing ethics and CSR frameworks
Stakeholder communication and expectations
CSR evaluation and impact assessment
Corporate Governance
Core principles of governance
Governance roles (Audit Committee, Board, regulators, etc.)
ESG considerations in governance statements
Internal Audit’s role in governance oversight
Assessing Governance Effectiveness
Business process analysis and risk assessment
Aligning ESG objectives with business goals
Linking risks to controls and strategic objectives
Meeting Stakeholder Expectations
Identifying stakeholders and their expectations
Strategies to exceed stakeholder expectations
Reporting IA findings to stakeholders
Exercises and Activities
Role-play scenarios (e.g., pre-meeting with management)
Audit checklists for ESG assessments
Case studies and group discussions on ESG challenges
Brainstorming sessions on stakeholder engagement and governance issues
Discover how our courses enhance professionals’ effectiveness in their workplaces.
Very happy with the training. It was excellently delivered and comprehensively covered all critical aspects of ESG and effectively contextualised them within the environments of our respective organisations.
The course was eye opening and exceeded my expectations.
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