Introduction:

The purpose of this course is to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of what is crucial for their organizations in terms of their societal impacts and the associated risks and opportunities. The workshop will delve into materiality, including its determination and application in the sustainability report writing process.

Language: English
Duration: 2 days

Learning Outcomes:

This course aims to equip participants with the following:
• The concept of materiality in sustainability reporting
• The relevance of the organization's context
• The role of stakeholders in the materiality process
• Environmental, economic, and social (EES) aspects and their impacts
• Techniques for assessing materiality and identifying sustainability risks and opportunities
• Approaches to presenting materiality in sustainability reports

Target Audience

For individuals responsible for facilitating the development of an organization's sustainability report. Preferably, participants should possess basic knowledge in sustainability reporting requirements or standards, such as those published by Bursa Malaysia or the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).

Course Outline:

    • Day 1

      • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

        • Introduction to Materiality

        • The Organization's Context

        • Group activities / discussion

      • 1:00 pm -2:00 pm

        • Lunch

      • 2:00 pm -5:00 pm

        • Stakeholders and Their Role

        • Group activities / discussion

      • 5:00 pm

        • End of Day 1

    • Day 2

      • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

        • Identification of Economic, Environmental, and Social (EES) Impacts

        • Group activities / discussion

      • 1:00 pm -2:00 pm

        • Lunch

      • 2:00 pm -5:00 pm

        • Assessing Materiality and Determining Sustainability Risks and Opportunities

        • Group activities / discussion

      • 5:00 pm

        • End of Course

Learning Methodology:

This course is highly interactive and utilizes various methodologies, including group discussions, case studies, role play, indoor games, video presentations, participant presentations, and group and individual challenges (where applicable).