Executive
Education
Courses
Take Executive Education courses at Riga Business School to keep up with the latest developments in business education. Whether you’re a recent graduate or it’s been years since you called yourself a student, we welcome you to continue growing. This is an opportunity for you to develop and update your talents.
Wednesdays
4 pm – 7.30 pm
In-person
📌Riga Business School,
Skolas Street 11, Riga
EUR 750 + VAT
Strategic Sustainability: ESG Implementation
This course provides a thorough understanding of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, focusing on foundational concepts, regulatory frameworks, and practical strategies for integrating ESG into business operations. Designed to equip participants with essential knowledge and skills, this course prepares leaders to navigate and influence the evolving landscape of sustainable finance. Group tasks foster active engagement and innovative thinking, crucial for shaping the future of ESG practices.
The course aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of ESG concepts, emphasizing their importance and impact on business performance and reputation. Students will learn to design and implement effective ESG strategies that align with business goals and stakeholder needs. Additionally, the course enhances critical assessment skills, enabling participants to evaluate ESG performance, identify areas for improvement, and leverage ESG for innovation and competitive advantage.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
- Identify and explain key ESG concepts and regulatory frameworks.
- Conduct materiality assessments and develop comprehensive ESG strategies.
- Integrate ESG principles into business operations and governance.
- Analyze current ESG market trends and develop impact investment proposals.
- Present ESG compliance and investment strategies effectively.
| Class and date | Topic |
|---|---|
| WEEK 1
April 2 |
Introduction to ESG and Regulatory Frameworks:
ESG definitions and business case Historical context and evolution Global and regional ESG regulations Basics of sustainable finance Group Task: Regulatory Compliance Challenge |
| WEEK 2
April 9 |
ESG in Practice – Strategy and Implementation:
Materiality assessment Developing an ESG strategy Governance and integration of ESG aspects in business strategy Importance of ESG data and reporting Group Task: Analyze a company’s current ESG practices |
| WEEK 3
April 16 |
Integrating ESG into Business Operations:
Environmental impact and innovations Social responsibility programs Governance best practices Group Task: Identify social and governance impacts of a project |
| WEEK 4
April 23 |
ESG Market Trends, Investment, and Future Directions:
Current ESG market trends Impact investing Taxonomy as a tool for investment screening Emerging technologies in ESG Challenges and opportunities in ESG Group Task: Develop and pitch an ESG investment proposal |
Course price:
EUR 750 + VAT
Requirements to receive the certificate:
- 80% attendance
- active participation in classes that includes discussions, group and individual work.
Strategic Sustainability: ESG Implementation
Wednesdays
4 pm – 7.30 pm
In-person
📌Riga Business School,
Skolas Street 11, Riga
EUR 750 + VAT
This course provides a thorough understanding of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, focusing on foundational concepts, regulatory frameworks, and practical strategies for integrating ESG into business operations. Designed to equip participants with essential knowledge and skills, this course prepares leaders to navigate and influence the evolving landscape of sustainable finance. Group tasks foster active engagement and innovative thinking, crucial for shaping the future of ESG practices.
The course aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of ESG concepts, emphasizing their importance and impact on business performance and reputation. Students will learn to design and implement effective ESG strategies that align with business goals and stakeholder needs. Additionally, the course enhances critical assessment skills, enabling participants to evaluate ESG performance, identify areas for improvement, and leverage ESG for innovation and competitive advantage.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
- Identify and explain key ESG concepts and regulatory frameworks.
- Conduct materiality assessments and develop comprehensive ESG strategies.
- Integrate ESG principles into business operations and governance.
- Analyze current ESG market trends and develop impact investment proposals.
- Present ESG compliance and investment strategies effectively.
| Class and date | Topic |
|---|---|
| WEEK 1
April 2 |
Introduction to ESG and Regulatory Frameworks:
ESG definitions and business case Historical context and evolution Global and regional ESG regulations Basics of sustainable finance Group Task: Regulatory Compliance Challenge |
| WEEK 2
April 9 |
ESG in Practice – Strategy and Implementation:
Materiality assessment Developing an ESG strategy Governance and integration of ESG aspects in business strategy Importance of ESG data and reporting Group Task: Analyze a company’s current ESG practices |
| WEEK 3
April 16 |
Integrating ESG into Business Operations:
Environmental impact and innovations Social responsibility programs Governance best practices Group Task: Identify social and governance impacts of a project |
| WEEK 4
April 23 |
ESG Market Trends, Investment, and Future Directions:
Current ESG market trends Impact investing Taxonomy as a tool for investment screening Emerging technologies in ESG Challenges and opportunities in ESG Group Task: Develop and pitch an ESG investment proposal |
Course price:
EUR 750 + VAT
Requirements to receive the certificate:
- 80% attendance
- active participation in classes that includes discussions, group and individual work.