ESG & Social Responsibility
Course commences 29 April 2024
AusIMM courses rated 4.9/5 (4.5k+ reviews)
Environment, social and governance (ESG) performance in the resources sector
Through this online ESG course, gain a comprehensive understanding of global ESG standards and their real world application in the mining sector.
Quick facts
 Duration |
 Delivery |
 Course Type |
 2024 Intakes |
 PD Hours |
 Language |
40 hours
|
100% online |
Professional
|
29 April
|
Up to 40 |
English |
Course overview
Learn how to minimise ESG-related harm and maximise value to resource enterprises, affected stakeholders and broader society by enrolling in an ESG Course.
Examine environment, social and governance performance and social responsibility (ESG/SR) through critical thinking and authentic resource sector experience.
Our ESG courses online examine environment, social, and governance performance and social responsibility (ESG/SR) through critical thinking and authentic resource sector experience, particularly emphasising the nuances of ESG in mining. Prominence will be given to evaluating ESG/SR risk, threats, and opportunities, and to developing workplace responses, execution, assurance, and performance reporting, with a special focus on ESG in the mining industry.
The course and case studies will be global in scope and are designed to equip course participants with an understanding of existing and emerging ESG/SR societal and lender expectations in resource sector exploration, development, operating, and closure contexts. Participants will gain enough knowledge and skills to know how to apply ESG/SR requirements in their own workplace, ensuring they are well-prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities of ESG in mining.
By completing our ESG courses, participants will not only learn the theoretical underpinnings of ESG/SR but also gain practical insights into its application within the mining sector. Our ESG courses online offer flexible, accessible learning options for professionals aiming to improve their ESG performance and make a positive impact in the mining industry and beyond.
Course pricing
A discount of 10% is available for groups of 3 or more participants from the same organisation who enrol for the same course intake in a single booking. This discount will be automatically applied at checkout.
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.
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Course commences 29 April 2024
Learning objectives
- Dive into the fascinating history of sustainable development and its transformation into today's dynamic ESG/SR expectations focusing on the mining industry.
- Learn how to bridge the ESG expectations and the vital Environment and Social Performance requirements that drive resource sector enterprises towards a sustainable future
- Master the art of referencing and applying global ESG-related Principles, Standards, Goals and Guidelines within the context of resource sector enterprises, highlighting the importance of ESG in mining.
- Explore real world examples of enterprise ESG governance control systems and procedures.
- Become skilled in defining and actively participating in ESG-related risk assessments, materiality evaluations and gap analyses.
- Develop the acumen to contribute to ESG-related strategy and action planning, especially at the asset level.
- Understand the role of ethics in decision making and the existence of moral dilemmas and how to navigate them with integrity, a core part of this ESG online course.
- Appreciate the importance of transparent ESG monitoring and reporting.
Course structure
The eight-week course consists of six modules over six weeks, focusing on ESG in mining, with a final two weeks to complete all course components. Each module consists of:
- Live interactive virtual classrooms.
- Interactive learning activities and group discussions, particularly relevant to ESG in the mining industry.
- Multiple choice questions to reinforce learning of ESG concepts.
- Additional readings and case studies on ESG in mining.
There will be two assessments to complete as part of the ESG course. Access to the assessments will be available at the end of week 1 allowing participants to work progressively on the questions as they delve into ESG in the mining industry. 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, ensuring accessibility for all enrolled in the ESG online course.
Module 1
ESG, Social Responsibility and Society
Virtual classroom
Wednesday 1 May
11.30am-1.30pm AEST
Module 2
ESG and Social Responsibility Analysis Methods 1
Virtual classroom
Wednesday 8 May
11.30am-1.30pm AEST
Module 3
ESG and Social Responsibility Analysis Methods 2
Virtual classroom
Wednesday 15 May
11.30am-1.30pm AEST
Module 4
Operationalising ESG and Social Responsibility
Virtual classroom
Wednesday 22 May
11.30am-1.30pm AEST
Module 5
ESG Global Principles, Standards, Measurement, Assurance and Reporting
Virtual classroom
Wednesday 29 May
11.30am-1.30pm AEST
Module 6
A Deeper Look at some ESG and Social Responsibility Themes
Virtual classroom
Wednesday 6 June
11.30am-1.30pm AEST
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Professional Certificate in ESG and Social Responsibility
Why enrol in this Professional Certificate?
World-class faculty
Made by industry, for industry
Flexible learning
Earn digital credentials
Gain PD hours
Peer-to-peer learning
Enrolments now open
Course commences 29 April 2024
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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
She began her career as a geologist where she became interested in broader issues in the resources sector and joined the AusIMM in a policy capacity in early 2000s.
She then spent the bulk of her career in a variety of site and corporate ESG and Social Performance roles for both large and small companies across several commodities and complex jurisdictions.
Narelle has served on AusIMM Branches, Committees and Societies during her career is proud to be back bringing the breadth of her operational experience to support the advancement of ESG capability development and professional standards within the resources sector and AusIMM.
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. They will not be required to download any software and will not require any hardware like a webcam or microphone.
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.