MG137-12-2026-C

Introduction to ESG: Environmental, Social & Governance Issues

PDAC
20 Class Size
Class Location
CPTTM Head Office (Rua de Xangai 175, Edf. ACM 7 Andar, Macau)
Instructor
CPTTM appointed instructor, an experienced professional in sustainability and investment, currently managing sustainable projects and impact assessments in the banking sector; holder of EFFAS CESGA certification.

Enrollment

Course Fee
  • Standard fee: MOP 790.00
Enrollment is subject to availability and prerequisites.

Course Description

Objective

This course is designed to help participants acquire a foundational understanding of “Environmental, Social and Governance” (ESG) issues and trends, enabling individuals and organizations to effectively implement sustainable development strategies in a constantly changing environment.

Content

  1. Introduction
    • What is ESG
    • Core components
    • Brief overview of ESG evolution
    • Why it matters
  2. Environmental in ESG
    • Key issues – climate change, energy, waste, biodiversity
    • Initiatives – carbon neutrality, Net Zero Alliance
    • Metrics
    • Case study
  3. Social in ESG
    • Key issues – diversity, equity, labor rights, engagement, health & safety, cybersecurity
    • Initiatives – FAIRR, “Find It, Fix It, Prevent It” (FFP)
    • Metrics
    • Case study
  4. Governance in ESG
    • Key issues – corruption, proper management, anti-competition practices, ethical decision making, board diversity
    • Importance for trust and accountability
    • Metrics and standards
    • Case study
  5. Implementation and challenges
    • Push backs
    • Reporting
    • Goal setting
    • Stakeholder engagement
  6. What role can you be
    • Stakeholders and their influence – investors, employees, regulators, communities
  7. Carbon market
    • Voluntary and mandatory
    • Standards and measurement
  8. The future of ESG
  9. Wrap up

Requirements & Assessment

Target Audience

Individuals interested in understanding the fundamentals of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)

Prerequisites

Nil

Assessment

In-class performance and exercises

Certificate

Certificate of Attendance issued by CPTTM (for students who have attained at least 80% attendance).

Course Information

Course codeMG137-12-2026-C
Instruction languageCantonese
Handout languageHandouts in Chinese
PDAC CodeApproved Course under the SAR Government "Continuing Education Development Program", Code: 2604140080-0
Last Updated2026-10-28

Course Schedule

Duration

9 hours in 4 sessions

Schedule

14:00-16:15, from Dec 19, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027 every Saturday, Sunday, excluding Dec 20, 2026 (Sunday).

About CPTTM

The Macao Productivity and Technology Transfer Centre (CPTTM) is dedicated to promoting productivity growth and technology transfer in Macao.

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Contact Info

Head Office

Rua de Xangai 175, Ed. ACM, 7 andar Macau

Tel: (853)28781313
Fax: (853)88980853

Fashion-Lab

Rua dos Pescadores, Ed. Ind. Ocean, Fase II, 10 andar Macau

Tel: (853)88980701
Fax: (853)28312079

Cyber-Lab

Rua Comandante Mata Oliveira, Ed. Associacao Ind. 3 andar Macau

Tel: (853)88980601
Fax: (853)28373085
For any course enquiry, please email training@cpttm.org.mo

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