Target participants

• Executives and managers seeking to understand ESG principles and sustainable development in business operations.

• Professionals and employees across Human Resources, Finance & Accounting, Production & Operations, Procurement & Supply Chain, and Sales & Marketing.

• Individuals responsible for or involved in ESG, sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and green transformation initiatives.

• Organizations beginning to explore or develop their ESG and sustainability strategies.

Format & duration

• Format: Online via Zoom

• Duration: 03 hours (Saturday, 14 November 2026, 8h30-11h30)

Tuition fee

Tuition fee: 250,000 per participants

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the fundamental concepts of sustainable development, green transformation, and ESG.

2. Understand the three ESG pillars — Environmental, Social, and Governance — and their relevance to business operations.

3. Identify the key drivers of ESG adoption, including regulatory requirements and expectations from customers, investors, employees, and other stakeholders.

4. Understand how ESG can create long-term business value through revenue growth, cost optimization, risk management, access to capital, and productivity improvements.

5. Identify opportunities to integrate ESG into corporate governance, operations, supply chains, and brand communications.

6. Begin defining ESG priorities and practical actions aligned with their organization's business context.

Training & coaching methodology

• Concise, business-oriented sessions explaining ESG and sustainable development concepts in practical terms.

• Interactive group discussions based on real-world business challenges and scenarios.

• Case study analysis to identify ESG-related risks and opportunities.

• Practical exercises to identify ESG initiatives across different business functions and departments.

• Hands-on application of the Sustainability Canvas to connect business objectives with environmental and social impacts.

• Sharing practical examples and lessons learned from corporate sustainability initiatives.

Course content

Module 1. Introduction to ESG and Sustainable Development

• Understanding the concept of sustainable development.

• Green transformation and sustainable development in today's business environment.

• The relationship between sustainable development and ESG.

• Sustainable development from a business perspective: balancing economic growth, people, and the environment.

• Overview of the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

• Sustainability trends and developments in Vietnam and globally.

Module 2. Understanding the Three Pillars of ESG

• E – Environmental

• S – Social

• G – Governance

Module 3. Why Is ESG Becoming Increasingly Important for Businesses?

• Growing regulatory requirements and legal obligations.

• Increasing pressure and expectations from customers, investors, employees, and other stakeholders.

• ESG and access to capital.

• ESG requirements across supply chains and expectations from customers and business partners.

• ESG and business competitiveness.

• Sustainability reporting standards and emerging trends.

Module 4. How Does ESG Create Business Value?

• Supporting revenue growth and access to new markets.

• Optimizing costs through efficient resource management and waste reduction.

• Mitigating legal, operational, and reputational risks.

• Improving access to financing and attracting investment.

• Attracting, engaging, and retaining talent.

• Enhancing productivity and long-term enterprise value.

Module 5. Key Areas of ESG Implementation in Business

• Green Governance

• Green Operations

• Green Supply Chain

• Green Brand Communications

Module 6. Practical Exercise: Identifying ESG Actions Within the Organization

• Identify ESG initiatives that the organization is currently implementing or could potentially introduce.

• Align these initiatives with the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

• Identify responsible departments and key personnel for implementation.

Module 7. Sustainability Canvas Workshop

• Introduction to the Business Model Canvas and how it can be extended to incorporate sustainability considerations.

• Develop a preliminary Sustainability Canvas tailored to the organization's business context.

Module 8. Case Studies and Practical Lessons

• Analyze cases where businesses have faced risks related to environmental issues, governance failures, and loss of market trust.

• Explore lessons in transparency, accountability, and rebuilding stakeholder confidence.

• Examine examples of businesses implementing circular economy practices, waste reduction, impact investing, and sustainable brand development.

• Apply key lessons to participants' own organizational contexts.

Key benefits

• Gain a clear and comprehensive understanding of ESG, moving beyond technical terminology and reporting requirements.

• Understand how ESG relates to business operations, risk management, and competitive advantage.

• Identify Environmental, Social, and Governance issues within existing business activities.

• Learn how to translate ESG awareness into practical actions across different departments.

• Understand how to integrate ESG into operations, supply chains, human resources, corporate governance, and brand management.

• Begin developing a Sustainability Canvas and a set of ESG priorities tailored to the organization's needs.

Registration

• Tuition Discounts

  Only the highest applicable discount will be applied.

  • 10% Early Bird Discount: For registrations completed before November 9, 2026.

  • 15% Group Discount: For groups of 3 participants.

  • 20% Group Discount: For groups of 5 participants.

  How to Register

  Complete the online registration form using the link below: HERE.