In the financial sector, the importance of ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) is increasingly recognized. Sustainability is more than just a buzzword. It is an essential part of the business strategy. As a business banker, you are central to advising and supporting companies, which is why it is crucial to be well informed about these developments. During our awareness training, we will discuss the legal obligations around sustainability, the impact of stakeholders and how sustainability reports are prepared and evaluated. This knowledge will enable you to understand not only why sustainability is such an important topic, but also how to integrate it into the advice you give to your customers. 

The objectives of this training are:

• understand why sustainability is important for businesses;
• explain the legal obligations related to sustainability;
• identify stakeholders and understand their role in sustainability;
• integrating sustainability into the value chain;
• understand and assess sustainability reports with a focus on (double) materiality;
• making a strategic and operational impact with sustainability.

CONTENT

• Introduction: the importance of sustainability
  • Why is sustainability such an important topic today?
  • Definition of sustainability
• Legal context: from definition to CSRD
  • Explanatory notes on CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive)
  • Example of how not to do it
• Stakeholders and the value chain
  • Identifying stakeholders
  • Sustainability in the value chain
• Understanding sustainability reporting
  • Sustainability reporting approach
  • Understanding (double) materiality
• Making an impact and being impactful
  • Part 1: Strategic approach
  • Part 2: Operational implementation
• Interactive discussion and exchange of experiences

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

• Duration: ½ day of training (3 class hours)
• Hours: 09:00 to 12:30
• Location: Febelfin Academy: Phoenix building, Koning Albert II-laan/Boulevard du Roi Albert II 19, 1210 Brussels
• Language: This training will be given in English

You follow a ‘Classroom training’ in a group. You, the other participants and the teacher are all present in the same classroom at an agreed time. There is an opportunity for interaction and feedback, both from the participants to the teacher and vice versa. The teaching material consists as a basis of a presentation via the MyFA learning platform, supplemented with various other items such as digital syllabus, presentation, audiovisual fragments, etc.

Training material: Powerpoint presentation (in English).

• For those who wish to go beyond the basics
• Learn in a group, in a motivating and targeted way
• Deepen your knowledge and obtain recognized continuing professional development hours

• Be on time for the training. It’s best to arrive 10 minutes before it starts.
• Unexpected delay? Inform your on-location contact.
• Febelfin Academy’s reception desk can be reached at +32 (0)2 507 69 61.
• We recommend to review the learning material in advance and prepare your questions.

• To receive your (CPD) participation certificate for a classroom training, your presence and active participation are required throughout the entire session. Interaction is key to our trainings.
• Your (CPD) participation certificate will be published on your MyFA account the day following the course.
• Febelfin Academy wishes you a great learning experience.

The training course can be followed by various target groups:

• professionals involved in strategic planning, ESG and client relations within the financial sector;
• business bankers who want to delve into sustainability and ESG strategies within companies;
•  …