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Program Overview
This intensive training program condenses the essential elements of ESG and Corporate Sustainability, tailored specifically for finance professionals. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of how ESG factors are integrated into corporate strategy, risk management, and governance, and how they can be leveraged to enhance commercial viability and sustainability, all while ensuring the data is reliable, accurate, and complete.
Who Should Attend
Finance professionals, including CFOs, finance managers, FP&A’s, analysts, and other stakeholders, who need to understand the impact of ESG factors on their business operations and financial strategies.
Program Outlines
Part 1: ESG Fundamentals
- Overview of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) concepts
- The significance of ESG in today’s business landscape
- Historical context and recent developments in ESG
Part 2: ESG in Corporate Strategy
- Aligning ESG with corporate governance and strategy
- Identifying sustainability challenges and opportunities
- A case study on successful ESG integration and the role of finance leaders
Part 3. Internal Controls over Non-Financial Reporting
- Introduction to COSO Internal Controls over Sustainability Guidance
- Understanding the significance of Incorporating Internal Controls into Sustainability Reporting (ICOSR)
- Real-world examples of Organizations Successfully Implementing COSO
ICOSR - Hands-on Session for Participants to Create a Tailored Controls Framework
Part 4: ESG Reporting and Compliance
- Introduction to ESG reporting standards: SASB, TCFD, CSRD, GRI
- Understanding the importance of transparency and accountability
- Importance of Engaging stakeholders for ESG reporting
- Hands-on session: ESG reporting in practice
Early registrations are encouraged. Seats fill up quickly!
Early registrations are encouraged. Seats fill up quickly!
What you'll Learn?
- Understand and articulate the importance of ESG factors
- How to integrate ESG considerations into finance activities and business strategy
- How to navigate the latest international developments in ESG
- How to develop an ESG vocabulary and vision that supports a culture of sustainability
- Understand the basics of COSO Internal Controls Over Sustainability Reporting (ICOSR) and its role in improving sustainability reporting practices
- Develop practical skills through real-world examples and hands-on sessions, enabling the creation of a customized internal controls framework for effective non-financial reporting
- Why stakeholder management is essential for credible and socially responsible sustainability reporting
What you'll Learn?
- Understand and articulate the importance of ESG factors
- How to integrate ESG considerations into finance activities and business strategy
- How to navigate the latest international developments in ESG
- How to develop an ESG vocabulary and vision that supports a culture of sustainability
- Understand the basics of COSO Internal Controls Over Sustainability Reporting (ICOSR) and its role in improving sustainability reporting practices
- Develop practical skills through real-world examples and hands-on sessions, enabling the creation of a customized internal controls framework for effective non-financial reporting
- Why stakeholder management is essential for credible and socially responsible sustainability reporting
Program Key Features
Live Sessions
Experience live online sessions with faculty and cohort success coach and periodic guest lectures from industry leaders.
Experimental Sessions
Participate in practical learning experiments, activities and discussions to develop your understanding of key programme concepts.
Acclaimed Case Study
Explore award-winning case
studies with real-world examples
of strategic challenges and
opportunities faced by leading companies.
Global Alumni Benefits
Gain HOFT ACADEMY alumni status upon completion of the programme and receive select alumni benefits.
Live Sessions
Experience live online sessions with faculty and cohort success coach and periodic guest lectures from industry leaders.
Experimental Sessions
Participate in practical learning experiments, activities and discussions to develop your understanding of key programme concepts.
Acclaimed Case Study
Explore award-winning case
studies with real-world examples
of strategic challenges and
opportunities faced by leading companies.
Global Alumni Benefits
Gain HOFT ACADEMY alumni status upon completion of the programme and receive select alumni benefits.
Success Coach
Craft your learning journey in line with your career goals with a success coach assigned to your cohort.
Global Peer Group
Network with accomplished peers from around the globe and gain new approaches to leadership.
World-renowned Trainer
Glean insights from renowned faculty and industry experts who are at the cutting edge of innovation.
On-campus networking
Meet multiple cohort peers, industry experts, and faculty during two days of on-campus networking.
Success Coach
Craft your learning journey in line with your career goals with a success coach assigned to your cohort.
Global Peer Group
Network with accomplished peers from around the globe and gain new approaches to leadership.
World-renowned Trainer
Glean insights from renowned faculty and industry experts who are at the cutting edge of innovation.
On-campus networking
Meet multiple cohort peers, industry experts, and faculty during two days of on-campus networking.
Trainer Of This Program
Dr Ahmed Shawky Mohammed
ESG, Sustainability and Internal Audit Expert
Dr. Ahmed is an award-winning strategic advisor, educator and founder of LevelUp Ltd., empowering individuals and businesses to integrate sustainability and good business practices through purpose-driven leadership, elevating knowledge, and leveraging cutting-edge technology. Bringing over two decades of expertise, honed at global consulting firms, he’s an authority on ESG, internal audit, and corporate governance. He serves on the Technical Committee of The ESG Exchange and the Advisory Board for the Global Internal Audit Foundation.
With a rich background as the former Chief Audit Executive for two conglomerates, Dr. Ahmed serves as a trusted advisor to boards and audit committees, providing invaluable insights into strategic decision-making processes. His multifaceted role includes not only strategic advising but also a pivotal role as a transformative trainer. Specializing in ESG, sustainability, purpose-driven leadership, and high-performance teams, he goes beyond theoretical frameworks, imparting practical wisdom to participants. Dr. Ahmed’s commitment to research and education is evident through his associations with esteemed institutions such as Harvard, Durham and London Business Schools. This academic rigour, coupled with his practical experience, elevates his workshops, endowing them with unparalleled depth and relevance.
Under his leadership, LevelUp Ltd. supports and guides SMEs on a transformative ESG journey, enabling them to gain greater control over their ESG data, and meaningfully contribute to a sustainable future. Dr. Ahmed boasts an impressive array of achievements and qualifications that underscore his expertise and leadership in various domains. Serving as a Board and Audit Committee Member, he brings a wealth of experience to strategic decision-making and financial oversight. His academic journey includes being recognized as a Sloan Fellow of the London Business School, UK, specializing in Leadership and Strategy, and earning a doctorate in mitigating greenwashing from Durham University, UK. Dr. Ahmed holds an MBA from the prestigious Manchester Business School, UK, and is an alumnus of the Harvard Business School, where he excelled in Executive Leadership. His professional accreditations include being a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) in the USA and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in New Hampshire, USA. Dr. Ahmed’s commitment to knowledge dissemination is evident in his role as the author of the influential book “Internal Audit Strategic Fitness,” showcasing his thought leadership in the field.
Deepa Rao, London UK. With 15 years of global experience in ESG Governance & Reporting, ESG Controller, Internal Audit, Sustainability Solution and tool Integration Specialist, Speaker on ESG Governance, ESG Practitioner, and Mentor.
Dr Ahmed Shawky Mohammed
ESG, Sustainability and Internal Audit Expert
Dr. Ahmed is an award-winning strategic advisor, educator and founder of LevelUp Ltd., empowering individuals and businesses to integrate sustainability and good business practices through purpose-driven leadership, elevating knowledge, and leveraging cutting-edge technology. Bringing over two decades of expertise, honed at global consulting firms, he’s an authority on ESG, internal audit, and corporate governance. He serves on the Technical Committee of The ESG Exchange and the Advisory Board for the Global Internal Audit Foundation.
With a rich background as the former Chief Audit Executive for two conglomerates, Dr. Ahmed serves as a trusted advisor to boards and audit committees, providing invaluable insights into strategic decision-making processes. His multifaceted role includes not only strategic advising but also a pivotal role as a transformative trainer. Specializing in ESG, sustainability, purpose-driven leadership, and high-performance teams, he goes beyond theoretical frameworks, imparting practical wisdom to participants. Dr. Ahmed’s commitment to research and education is evident through his associations with esteemed institutions such as Harvard, Durham and London Business Schools. This academic rigour, coupled with his practical experience, elevates his workshops, endowing them with unparalleled depth and relevance.
Under his leadership, LevelUp Ltd. supports and guides SMEs on a transformative ESG journey, enabling them to gain greater control over their ESG data, and meaningfully contribute to a sustainable future. Dr. Ahmed boasts an impressive array of achievements and qualifications that underscore his expertise and leadership in various domains. Serving as a Board and Audit Committee Member, he brings a wealth of experience to strategic decision-making and financial oversight. His academic journey includes being recognized as a Sloan Fellow of the London Business School, UK, specializing in Leadership and Strategy, and earning a doctorate in mitigating greenwashing from Durham University, UK. Dr. Ahmed holds an MBA from the prestigious Manchester Business School, UK, and is an alumnus of the Harvard Business School, where he excelled in Executive Leadership. His professional accreditations include being a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) in the USA and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in New Hampshire, USA. Dr. Ahmed’s commitment to knowledge dissemination is evident in his role as the author of the influential book “Internal Audit Strategic Fitness,” showcasing his thought leadership in the field.
Deepa Rao, London UK. With 15 years of global experience in ESG Governance & Reporting, ESG Controller, Internal Audit, Sustainability Solution and tool Integration Specialist, Speaker on ESG Governance, ESG Practitioner, and Mentor.
CONTACT OUR TRAINING ADVISOR
Contact: +971 56 925 4680
Email: bd@hoft-global.co
Download The Brochure
By downloading our brochure. Make informed decisions with a quick overview of key features and benefits. Download now to get started.
CONTACT OUR TRAINING ADVISOR
Contact: +971 56 925 4680
Email: bd@hoft-global.co
Download The Brochure
By downloading our brochure. Make informed decisions with a quick overview of key features and benefits. Download now to get started.
Early registrations are encouraged. Seats fill up quickly!
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