Our Services
Foundation Training
A comprehensive introduction to ESG concepts and rating frameworks. Designed for teams with little or no prior ESG experience.
What You'll Learn
Our Foundation Training programme covers the full spectrum of ESG knowledge your team needs to engage confidently with rating agencies, investors, and stakeholders.
- ESG fundamentals: Environmental, Social, Governance — definitions, scope, and business relevance
- International rating frameworks: MSCI, CDP, Sustainalytics, and S&P Global — methodology deep-dives
- Hong Kong local benchmark: SSBS (VPI model, HKBSI) explained in detail
- How ESG scores are calculated: data inputs, weighting, industry-specific factors
- Regulatory landscape: CSRD, ISSB, TCFD, and their implications for your business
- ESG reporting fundamentals: frameworks (GRI, SASB), materiality, and assurance
Who It's For
Designed for companies at the start of their ESG journey — whether you are an SME facing your first buyer questionnaire or a listed company building an ESG team from scratch.
- SME owners and management teams
- Listed company ESG / sustainability department staff
- Investor relations professionals
- Compliance and legal teams
- Procurement and supply chain managers
Format & Duration
Flexible delivery options to suit your team's schedule and learning preferences.
- Half-day intensive (4 hours) — ideal for executive overview
- Full-day workshop (7 hours) — comprehensive with case studies
- 2-day deep-dive (14 hours) — includes interactive exercises and framework comparisons
- Available in-person (Hong Kong) or virtual
What You'll Take Away
- ESGMA Foundation Certificate of Completion
- Framework comparison cheat sheet (MSCI vs CDP vs Sustainalytics vs S&P Global vs SSBS)
- ESG data inventory template for your industry
- Personalised action plan with next steps