ESG - Human Rights and HR Policies Reporting

Environmental, Social, and Governance reporting is no longer just about emissions. As regulatory frameworks evolve and stakeholder expectations rise, organizations of every size are being held accountable for how they treat their people, manage their supply chains, and govern themselves at the highest levels. This course focuses on the social and governance pillars of ESG — the areas that are rapidly gaining scrutiny but are often underprepared.

Drawing on over 35 years of experience across finance, technology, and organizational transformation, the instructor examines how HR policies, human rights considerations, and board governance intersect with ESG reporting obligations. From workforce planning and DEI targets to supply chain traceability and activist shareholders, participants will gain a practical understanding of what ESG compliance looks like beyond carbon accounting — and what organizations need to do now to get ahead of emerging standards.

Whether you work in a large enterprise with a dedicated HR team or a smaller organization where one person wears many hats, this course offers actionable insight into building ethical, auditable, and future-ready ESG practices.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Explain the role of HR policies and human rights within the broader ESG reporting framework, including how social and governance pillars relate to emissions-focused standards such as IFRS S1 and S2.
2. Identify key HR-related ESG metrics — including health and safety, compensation, DEI targets, and employee conduct — and describe how organizations can collect, audit, and report on them.
3. Assess human rights risks within an organization's supply chain and evaluate strategies for improving traceability, supplier accountability, and scope three visibility.
4. Describe the evolving role of the board of directors in ESG governance, including the skill sets, diversity requirements, and accountability structures needed to drive ethical organizational culture.
5. Recognize emerging regulatory developments in ESG reporting — including anticipated IFRS sustainability standards for HR and human rights — and identify steps organizations can take to prepare proactively.