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ESG Reporting, Strategy and Communication

Gain practical insight into ESG strategy, reporting, and stakeholder communication to build credible, effective, and future-focused ESG practices.

Overview

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Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) expectations continue to evolve, placing increasing demands on organisations to develop credible strategies, produce meaningful disclosures, and communicate their ESG commitments clearly to stakeholders. This three-hour webinar provides a practical introduction and update on ESG strategy, reporting, and communication, with a focus on what effective ESG looks like in practice.

The course is designed to help participants understand the ESG landscape, navigate reporting expectations, and develop an authentic and trust-building communication strategy. Participants will explore current frameworks, common challenges, and practical approaches to developing ESG activity that is robust and aligned with organisational goals.

Who should attend

•  Communications teams
 • Finance, risk, and compliance professionals
 • Strategy and business planning teams

• Anyone involved in ESG strategy, reporting, disclosure, or stakeholder communication

Learning outcomes
 By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
 • Understand the key components of ESG and the evolving reporting landscape
 • Recognise the main reporting frameworks
•  Develop more effective and credible ESG communications, and develop an ESG narrative
 • Identify common risks, challenges, and pitfalls in ESG reporting and messaging
 • Strengthen confidence in contributing to ESG planning, reporting, and communication within their organisation

Caitlin Shannon

Caitlin is passionate about helping people to communicate, what they want, in the way that they want, as clearly and authentically as possible. As a freelance training consultant, Caitlin has worked with an array of clients; from the European Central Bank to Monzo, from AS Watson to the European Stability Mechanism. Most recently she has designed and delivered training and coaching for Infracapital, Payment Systems Regulator, and Eurofighter. Caitlin earned her BA honours degree in English literature at Manchester University, and went on to pursue a career in acting, writing and directing. As a playwright, her work has appeared off Broadway and in the West End. She has also developed film scripts for Lightworkers Media, and the History Channel. Most recently, she wrote and directed the award-winning Amazon web series “Wimpole Street”. Caitlin brings many of her creative skills to the business world. She uses her insight, natural warmth, energy and humour to engage with delegates and bring the work to life. She is passionate about storytelling and she enjoys bringing out the storyteller in everyone. She specialises in Leadership, Negotiation Skills, Storytelling for Business, Assertiveness Presentation, and Personal Impact.

Education, and Memberships

• BA English Literature Manchester University

• Member of BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Awards); Writer’s Guild of Great Britain

 

The webinar handout material will be available on the webinar platform when you log in to view the session.

If you wish to view or download handout materials, before starting the webinar, they will also be available through your document library on https://events.accaglobal.com

Price

Price (excluding VAT) 136 GBP

Location

United Kingdom

Date & time

20 October 2026, 09:30 - 12:30 GMT

Enquiries

Email enquiries UKCL@accaglobal.com

Course provider

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