ESG & Social Responsibility
Course commences 16 October 2023
Gain a comprehensive understanding of global ESG standards and their real-world application in the resource sector, empowering you to effectively assess risks, seize opportunities, and align with societal and lender expectations.
Quick facts
 Duration |
 Delivery |
 NEXT Intake |
 PD Hours |
 Language |
 PRICING |
40 hours
|
100% online |
16 October 2023 |
Up to 40 |
English |
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Understand principles & standards
ESG Evolution
Strategic action planning
Learn from a world-class faculty of ESG experts
Who should attend?
This online course has been specifically developed for:
Asset-level front-line leaders across all mining functions
Gain insights into ESG in the mining industry; understand compliance, reporting requirements, and impacts on day-to-day operations. This is a primary focus area.
Consultants across all disciplines
Learn about ESG compliance and reporting requirements for clients. Emphasis is placed on ensuring approved ESG methodologies are applied.
Corporate and investment-related professionals in the resources sector
Enhance your skills in ESG analysis, performance, and assurance review. This ESG online course provides convenient access to ESG content as it specifically relates to mining.
Course learning outcomes
History
Dive into the fascinating history of sustainable development and its transformation into today's dynamic ESG/SR expectations, equipping yourself with a rich understanding of the journey.
ESG/SR expectations
Learn how to bridge the gap between ESG expectations and the vital Environment and Social Performance requirements that drive resource sector enterprises towards a sustainable future.
Translate standards & guidelines
Master the art of referencing and applying global ESG-related Principles, Standards, Goals, and Guidelines within the context of resource sector enterprises.
ESG governance control systems
Explore real-world examples of enterprise ESG governance control systems and procedures, gaining insight into the practical aspects of ethical corporate governance.
Risk, materiality, and opportunity
Become skilled in defining and actively participating in ESG-related risk assessments, materiality evaluations, and gap analyses, enabling you to proactively address challenges and seize opportunities.
Strategic impact
Develop the acumen to actively contribute to ESG-related strategy and action planning, especially at the asset level, propelling your organization towards sustainable success.
Ethical decision-making
Delve into the realm of ethics in decision-making, where you'll uncover the complexities of moral dilemmas and learn to navigate them with integrity.
Monitoring and reporting
Understand the critical importance of transparent ESG monitoring and reporting, ensuring that your organization communicates its environmental, social, and governance performance effectively, both internally and externally.
Course structure
The eight-week course consists of six modules over six weeks, with a final two weeks to complete all course components. Each module consists of:
- Live interactive virtual classrooms
- Interactive learning activities and group discussions
- Multiple choice questions
- Additional readings and case studies
There will be two assessments to complete as part of the course. Access to the assessments will be available at the end of week 1 allowing participants to work progressively on the questions as they work their way through the course. The first assessment will be due for submission at the end of week 6; and the second assessment will be due for submission at the end of the course (end of week 8).
Live sessions are recorded and available within 24 hours for participants who are unable to attend.
Course modules
Module 1
ESG, Social Responsibility and Society
Module 2
ESG and Social Responsibility Analysis Methods 1
Module 3
ESG and Social Responsibility Analysis Methods 2
Module 4
Operationalising ESG and Social Responsibility
Module 5
ESG Global Principles, Standards, Measurement, Assurance and Reporting
Module 6
A Deeper Look at some ESG and Social Responsibility Themes
Course commences October 16
Course pricing
Join thousands of global course participants from the world's top mining organisations
Why study with the peak body for the resources sector?
The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) is the peak body and trusted voice for people working in the resources sector and Australia's premiere provider of mining courses, offering a world-class faculty, globally-recognised digital credentials, PD hours and comprehensive education with practical application and real-life case studies.
We shape careers, showcase leadership, create communities and uphold industry standards. Representing a global community from 100 countries, we are committed to supporting people working in all aspects of the mining industry. AusIMM was founded in 1893 and operates under a Royal Charter.
World-class faculty
Gain PD hours
Made by industry, for industry
Earn digital credentials
Peer-to-peer learning
Flexible learning
Course commences October 16
Mining professionals from Bolivia and Burkina Faso to Cote d’Ivoire and Zimbabwe have chosen AusIMM
as their 100% online learning provider, connecting them with highly experienced subject matter experts.
Course commences October 16
Discover all membership benefits included in the Associate membership bundle here
All prices above are in AUD.
GST included in all prices shown above for all participants based in Australia.
If you are a participant based outside of Australia, the correct GST-free price will be applied when you proceed to the next step.
Course facilitators
All programs have been developed in consultation with leading organisations in the mining industry, subject matter experts and community leaders to ensure you gain the latest knowledge and develop relevant skills to accelerate your career.
Bruce Harvey
He is an Adjunct Professor at the Sustainable Minerals Institute at the University of Queensland and until recently was a Guest Lecturer at the University of Otago (NZ) MBA School delivering a course called ‘Leading Sustainable Enterprises’.
A member of the AusIMM Social and Environment Committee, he facilitated the development the Institute’s Social Responsibility Framework and the Environment and Social Performance competency development tool.
Janina Gawler
Building effective partnerships with communities has been her career focus. Her work has included development of resettlement programs for emerging economies in Africa. She has negotiated land access with Indigenous people across Australia and developed strategies for engagement with First Nations and Indigenous people in Canada and USA, respecting and recognising Indigenous rights and working with mining companies to ensure continuing social licence to operate. A former CEO of the Australian National Training Authority. Janina was also Mayor and Councillor of the City of Echuca.
Alan Irving
Dr Geraldine McGuire
Geoff Deans
Previously serving as Project Director for the Carrapateena Block Cave Expansion and Growth, as well as holding the role of Principal Advisor for Land Access and the inaugural Group Manager Social Performance at a prominent global minerals corporation, Geoff embarked on his entrepreneurial journey by founding Modifying Factors in 2023. His career is marked by a meticulous approach to evaluating and mitigating the direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts of modifying factors on projects and their stakeholders.
Geoff is a member of the AusIMM, actively contributing to the field by developing and delivering content for the AusIMM ESG and Social Responsibility Professional Certificate program, as well as the Operationalising ESG course within the Mine Operations course series.
Narelle Wolfe
Narelle has developed and driven strategies, systems and processes that assess, lift and monitor internal and external performance for organisations. She is passionate about empowering teams by providing structure and building the capability of practitioners and organisations.
Course content has been guided by the AusIMM ESG and
Social & Environment Committees, with special thanks to:
Mark Noppe
Frequently asked questions
What are the technical requirements to participate in the course? i.e. do I need a webcam, microphone, etc?
The course will be run entirely online via a cloud-based platform which can be accessed via computer, tablet or phone. Participants will simply need to have a working Internet connection and a computer, tablet or phone with sound to access the course. Please note that some course videos and the virtual classroom recordings are hosted on Vimeo. Participants in regions where Vimeo is blocked may need to use a VPN to access these materials.
How long will the online course take?
The entire course will run over eight weeks (six modules over six weeks plus another two weeks to finish all course components). It is expected that participants will take about 40 hours to finish the entire course. This includes attendance at live virtual classrooms and completion of all learning activities.
Must a participant complete and pass all modules in order to finish the course?
Yes, it is a requirement for participants to complete all modules and pass all learning activities, including the final assessment. A professional certificate will be awarded upon successful completion.
How often will the courses be run?
We aim to run two to three intakes each year.
Can a participant sign up for only one or two modules of the course?
Unfortunately no, participants must complete the course in its entirety.
Will the course be delivered in other languages?
No, the course is currently delivered in English only. We are looking at delivering the course in other languages in the near future.
How many PD hours do I receive for undertaking the course?
Participants can earn professional development (PD) hours for undertaking the online course. One contact hour of technical content is equivalent to one PD hour.
