ESG & Sustainability Reporting Training
Turn ESG principles into practical policies, credible reports and better business decisions — taught by a licensed ESG Manager with real reporting and audit experience.
- ✓ 6-module practical curriculum
- ✓ Sector-based reporting discussions
- ✓ Facilitated by a licensed ESG Manager
- ✓ 15% corporate discount for 5+ staff
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ESG is no longer a side conversation
Sustainability reporting has moved beyond corporate social responsibility. Businesses are now expected to explain how environmental, social and governance issues affect their operations, risks, opportunities, finances and long-term value.
Understand ESG fundamentals
Build a working knowledge of ESG and sustainability, and how it connects to organisational risk and value.
Build practical policies and reports
Develop sustainability policies and prepare clear, credible sustainability reports and disclosures.
Connect ESG to finance
Integrate ESG considerations into finance and investment decisions, and communicate performance to stakeholders.
A six-module, practically structured curriculum
Move beyond ESG terminology and develop real reporting and decision-making skills across six focused modules.
Sustainability and ESG Fundamentals
Build a strong foundation in environmental, social and governance principles.
- The meaning of sustainability and ESG, and how it differs from CSR
- The business case for sustainability
- Key environmental, social and governance issues
- Stakeholder expectations, ESG risks, opportunities and value creation
Sustainability Policy Development
Transform sustainability intentions into practical organisational policies.
- Identifying priorities, scope and purpose
- Assigning responsibilities and accountability
- Setting objectives, commitments and monitoring mechanisms
- Aligning sustainability policy with organisational strategy
Sustainability Reporting Development
The essential steps involved in producing a meaningful sustainability report.
- Planning the reporting process and identifying stakeholders
- Conducting a materiality assessment and selecting ESG indicators
- Gathering and validating sustainability information
- Structuring a report and improving its credibility
Sustainability-Related Disclosures
What organisations may be expected to disclose, and how it should be presented.
- Governance, strategy and risk-management disclosures
- Sustainability metrics, targets and climate-related considerations
- Financial implications of sustainability risks
- Transparency, comparability and consistency
ESG Integration in Finance and Investment
How ESG factors influence financial planning, risk management and investment decisions.
- ESG in budgeting, planning and financial decision-making
- ESG factors in investment analysis
- ESG performance and long-term value
- Integrating non-financial information into management decisions
Sector-Based Sustainability Reporting Discussions
How ESG priorities differ across industries and organisations.
- Financial services, manufacturing, healthcare, energy
- Agriculture, education, construction and real estate
- Professional services, public and nonprofit organisations
What you’ll be able to do
- ✓ Explain key ESG and sustainability concepts confidently
- ✓ Identify significant environmental, social and governance issues
- ✓ Contribute to the development of a sustainability policy
- ✓ Participate effectively in an ESG reporting project
- ✓ Identify relevant ESG data, metrics and performance indicators
- ✓ Understand the major components of a sustainability report
- ✓ Evaluate the quality of sustainability-related disclosures
- ✓ Integrate ESG information into finance and investment discussions
- ✓ Communicate sustainability performance more clearly to stakeholders
- ✓ Support your organisation’s sustainability reporting journey
Built for reporting, finance and governance professionals
No advanced ESG experience is required — the programme builds foundational understanding before moving into practical application.
Finance & Assurance
- Accountants and finance professionals
- CFOs and finance managers
- Internal and external auditors
Investment & Risk
- Investment analysts and fund managers
- Risk and compliance professionals
- Banking and insurance professionals
Strategy & Governance
- ESG and sustainability officers
- Corporate governance professionals
- Business owners, executives and consultants
Also relevant to strategy and corporate affairs professionals, public-sector and nonprofit professionals, HR and L&D managers, and anyone building a career in ESG and sustainability reporting.
Francis Agyen is a multidisciplinary finance and assurance professional with more than 12 years of experience across accounting and finance, taxation, auditing, banking operations, financial reporting and advisory services. His professional interests span IFRS and IPSAS financial reporting, public financial management, tax consulting, audit and ESG reporting.
He currently works with the Ghana Audit Service, where his experience covers public-sector auditing, financial accountability, compliance and value-for-money considerations. Before joining the Audit Service, he worked in the Finance and Strategy Department of Republic Bank Ghana PLC, gaining private-sector experience in banking, financial analysis and strategic decision support.
Francis is also an experienced lecturer and trainer, having supported students and working professionals for more than a decade in financial reporting, taxation, auditing, corporate reporting, public-sector accounting and finance — including engagements with the University of Cape Coast and professional tuition through Knowsia. He is the author of learning resources including IPSAS in Practice, developed to help students and public-sector professionals apply International Public Sector Accounting Standards.
In January 2026, he delivered training to more than 100 health accountants and heads of department in Ghana’s Eastern Region, covering public financial management, value for money, common audit infractions and compliance with public-procurement requirements.
Why Learn From Francis
- Financial reporting and corporate decision-making
- Audit, governance, risk and internal controls
- Public-sector accountability and compliance
- Banking, finance and investment considerations
- Sustainability-related risks, opportunities and disclosures
- Practical organisational policy development
8–16 August 2026 · Weekends Only
Two sessions each weekend. Sign up before 17 July 2026 to lock in the early-registration rate.
Early registration — pay GH¢680 instead of GH¢800 when you register on or before 17 July 2026.
Corporate registration — organisations registering 5 or more staff receive a 15% discount. Call 053 053 1328 to arrange.
How to pay
After making payment, retain your confirmation and submit the required information through the registration form.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the training cost?
The standard programme fee is GH¢800. Participants who register by 17 July 2026 receive a 15% discount and pay GH¢680.
Is there a discount for organisations?
Yes. Organisations registering five or more employees receive a 15% corporate discount.
When will the training take place?
The programme runs from 8–16 August 2026, on Saturdays and Sundays.
What are the session times?
Saturday sessions run from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Sunday sessions run from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
Do I need previous ESG experience?
No. The programme covers ESG and sustainability fundamentals before progressing to policy development, reporting, disclosures and financial integration.
Who is the programme designed for?
Accountants, auditors, finance managers, investment professionals, risk and compliance officers, ESG practitioners, consultants, business leaders and other interested professionals.
How do I register?
Complete the official registration form, then follow the payment instructions provided.
Who can I contact for assistance?
Call or WhatsApp 053 053 1328 / 020 370 1923, or email info@knowsia.com / info.knowsia@gmail.com.
Become Better Prepared for the Future of Corporate Reporting
Build the knowledge required to develop sustainability policies, prepare ESG reports, understand sustainability-related disclosures and integrate ESG into finance and investment decisions.
Early-bird: GH¢680 until 17 July 2026
8–16 August 2026 · Weekends only