SYNOPSIS   

This one ‑ day, hands‑on program builds a practical foundation in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). We move from core concepts and global context to the mechanics of ESG in strategy, operations, and reporting—covering frameworks (GRI/ISSB/TCFD), materiality, risk, greenwashing safeguards, and near‑term trends(green finance, AI, and the shift from circularity to regeneration). The day culminates in a guided Action Lab where each participant drafts a concise ESG plan with priorities, roles, timelines, and a reporting/communication pathway.


LEARNING OUTCOMES  

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

•   Explain SDG and ESG fundamentals and why they matter for performance and resilience.
•   Map E, S, and G priorities to stakeholders, core functions, risks, and decisions.
•   Align strategy with common disclosure approaches (e.g., GRI/ISSB/TCFD).
•   Run a basic (single/double) materiality exercise, translating results into SMART goals, KPIs,
     and governance checkpoints.
•   Identify and prevent greenwashing using clear claims and assurance ‑ ready evidence.
•   Outline a context ‑ appropriate pathway for decarbonization and positive social impact.
•   Build a starter ESG Action Plan (priorities, owners, milestones) and a reporting /
     communication roadmap.


BIODATA OF SPEAKER

Ts. Dr. Praveena Nair is the Director of the Clean Technology Impact Lab at Taylor’s University and an HRDC‑accredited trainer with more than a decade of work at the intersection of clean technology, ESG strategy, and regenerative systems. A dynamic keynote speaker and educator, she translates sustainability standards into decisions leaders can act on—connecting strategy, risk, finance, operations, HR, brand, and stakeholder engagement. Her delivery combines clear frameworks, vivid visuals, and practical toolkits so participants leave confident and equipped.

Dr. Praveena is a GRI Certified Practitioner, a Certified Sustainability (ESG) Practitioner, and a CESGA professional certificate holder, bringing reporting rigor together with capital‑markets literacy. She has facilitated programs for 200+ participants across academia, SMEs, industry, and the public sector, with work spanning ESG road‑mapping, disclosure alignment, circular‑to‑regenerative transitions, and community‑based clean‑tech initiatives. Beyond training rooms, she is a TEDx speaker and columnist, recognized for advancing purpose‑driven leadership and credible impact communication.