The Environmental & Sustainability Audit Training Course is developed as a Professional Development Program, which delivers students the methodology to develop strong Technical and Practical Skills for completing Environmental and Sustainability Audits to determine an organisation’s Ethical, Environmental, and Social Responsibility when compared to internationally accepted Best Practices for Auditing of Environmental and Sustainable Performance.
With increased Regulatory Pressure from Government Bodies, Stakeholder Scrutiny & Increased Reporting including Environmental Status Reports by Corporations has resulted in Environmental Audits & Sustainable Audits quickly becoming an essential element of the Financial Audit and Operational Audit process within modern Corporations. Therefore, the Course prepares students with the knowledge and tools necessary to develop an Overall Understanding of how Environmental Risks, Sustainability Controls and Non-Financial Indicators are Planned, Assessed & Audited throughout the Entire Organisation, regardless of Sector. The Course is offered based upon the Professional Standards of the Imperial Corporate Training Institute; the Course utilises the Combined Principles of Environmental & Sustainability Auditing with Financial Auditing as a means to prepare students with the skills necessary to complete Environmental Audits and Sustainability Audits.
The Course presents an in-depth review of Environmental Management Systems, Sustainable Development Frameworks, ESG Disclosure Reports, Climate Change Financial Risks, and Assurance Techniques; the focus on Audit Planning, Risk Assessment, Evidence Collection, & Reporting and Continuous Improvement provide Course Participants with the tools and knowledge to Conduct, Manage and Evaluate Environmental & Sustainability Audits using International Best Practices.
Objectives
By completing the Environmental and Sustainability Audit Training Course, participants will be able to:
- Determine environmental and sustainability auditing principles, scope and methodology (Environmental Methods for Assessing Risk; Sustainability Control)
- Assess compliance with Environmental, Sustainability Laws, Regulations and Standards
- Incorporate Environmental, Sustainability and Social Governance into Financial Audits
- Assess Environmental Management Systems and Sustainability Performance Indicators
- Identify Climate Related Financial and Operational Risks in audit engagements
- Develop Audit Plans that Target Organisation’s Sustainability Objectives
- Analyse Non-Financial Disclosure
- Provide Professional Environmental/Sustainability Audit Reports
- Provide Audit Recommendations to support Continuous Improvement and Good Governance;
Target Audience
This Training Course for Auditing the Environment and Sustainability is designed for many types of professionals involved in Auditing, Governance, Risk and Sustainability, including:
- Internal/External Auditors who wish to become expert in the field of Sustainability Auditing;
- Financial Auditors who wish to expand into the ESG and environmental audit area(s);
- Compliance and Risk Management Professionals;
- Sustainability/ESG Officers and Managers;
- Finance/Accounting Professionals involved in Non-Financial Reporting;
- Corporate Governance and Internal Control Specialists;
- Environmental Management and Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Professionals assisting Audit Activities;
- Consultants working in Sustainability, ESG and Assurance Services;
- Senior Management responsible for Sustainability Performance and Reporting;
- Professionals preparing for Advanced Roles in Sustainability Auditing and Financial Auditing.