Credit Points 10

Coordinator Peter Humphreys Opens in new window

Description Environmental, Social and Governance reporting is not only an improved way for organisations to report on their performance to investors and other key stakeholders. It provides an internal framework for improved decision-making and has been developed to ensure more sustainable value creation in business operations. In this subject, students will work individually in syndicate groups to learn how to best utilise diverse Reporting Frameworks and integrate ESG considerations into organisations governance and strategy. This will enable them to deliver responsible business decision-making and transparent reporting on Enterprise Value creation for the short, medium, and long term.

School Business

Discipline Business Management

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp

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Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject

Equivalent Subjects ARCH 7001

Restrictions

Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate program.

Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of this subject, students will be able to: 
1. Critically analyse current environmental challenges impacting ESG Reporting 
2. Evaluate major ESG reporting frameworks noting the use of Digital reporting and AI
3. Apply critical and reflective thinking skills as part of ESG risk management and reporting.
4. Collaborate effectively on a real work project, justifying analyses and recommendations.
5. Present a compelling business case in a range of formats to diverse audiences, showcasing critical thinking, scholarship, and integrity considerations.

Subject Content

1. ESG and the Future of Organisational Reporting
2. Governance, Strategy, Risk and Metrics as Drivers of Sustainability Reporting
3. The drivers of change in business reporting including: the recent ISSB standards and their application in Australia and globally, and concentrating on the interoperability of the diverse international reporting frameworks
4. Environmental management, risk management and mitigation strategies for enterprises (large and small to medium enterprise’s) to achieve broader sustainability objectives (including intangibles)
5. Systems & Strategic Thinking in addressing enterprise financial profit and loss scenarios and integrating the concept of the circular economy.
6. Carbon Accounting
7. Biodiversity and Social Capital. Natural and Human Capital