Introduction to ESG | 22-23 September

Dates & Times: 22 – 23 September 2025, 5:00 – 8:00 PM (two evening sessions)
Location: In-person, Kuwait City (live tune-in available on request)
Course Leader: Yuser Almutawa
Fee: 45 KWD

Course Overview

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations are now central to how capital is allocated and how companies manage risk, reputation, and growth. This foundations workshop demystifies ESG—why it matters, how it is measured, and how you can start applying it within your organisation or career.

What You’ll Learn

1. ESG Fundamentals – Core definitions and the business case for integrating ESG.

2. Key Frameworks & Standards – GRI, SASB/ISSB, TCFD, and evolving GCC disclosure rules.

3. Stakeholder & Investor Expectations – How ESG influences valuations, access to finance, and brand trust.

4. ESG in Operations – Linking environmental metrics, social impact, and governance structures to day-to-day decisions.

Interactive Exercise – ESG Materiality Assessment

Working in small teams, you will:

• Select a company or sector and map its high-impact ESG topics.

• Prioritise issues using a materiality matrix.

• Present and defend your findings in a facilitated discussion.

Who Should Attend

• Business professionals building ESG literacy

• Sustainability practitioners expanding beyond environmental topics

• Corporate leaders seeking a roadmap to improved ESG performance

Key Takeaways

• A practical understanding of ESG concepts and terminology

• A comparison of leading ESG reporting frameworks

• A step-by-step template for materiality assessment

• The confidence to start embedding ESG into strategy and reporting

Gain the insight you need to navigate—and capitalise on—the ESG revolution.