Environmental & Sustainability Auditing: Evaluating ESG Controls and Climate Risk Compliance

About the Course

Organizations face unprecedented pressure to demonstrate environmental responsibility, manage climate-related risks, and maintain transparent governance structures. This comprehensive training program equips auditors and compliance professionals with the knowledge and skills to evaluate ESG controls, assess climate risk exposure, and verify compliance with evolving sustainability standards.

Participants will explore the intersection of environmental regulations, investor expectations, and stakeholder accountability requirements. Through case studies, real-world scenarios, and hands-on auditing exercises, you'll develop a practical framework for assessing organizational sustainability performance.

Course Objectives

• Understand ESG frameworks, standards (TCFD, GRI, SASB), and regulatory landscapes affecting corporate sustainability
• Evaluate environmental controls including emissions tracking, resource management, and climate risk mitigation strategies
• Assess governance structures and social responsibility programs for stakeholder alignment and ethical operations
• Identify gaps between current sustainability practices and compliance requirements using audit tools and methodologies
• Document findings and recommend improvements to strengthen ESG performance and risk management
• Navigate evolving regulations including carbon reporting, supply chain transparency, and climate disclosure mandates

Target Audience

This course is designed for internal auditors, compliance officers, ESG specialists, environmental managers, risk professionals, and governance consultants working in regulated industries. Participants should have foundational audit knowledge or experience in risk assessment, compliance, or quality management. It is particularly valuable for those responsible for sustainability reporting, climate strategy oversight, or corporate governance frameworks.

What You Will Benefit as a Learner

• Practical auditing techniques to assess ESG controls and identify compliance gaps across organizational functions
• Recognition of climate-related financial risks and ability to evaluate mitigation strategies and governance controls
• Proficiency in interpreting ESG standards (TCFD, GRI, SASB) and translating requirements into audit procedures
• Confidence in conducting stakeholder interviews, reviewing sustainability claims, and substantiating ESG disclosures
• Knowledge of emerging trends and regulatory developments shaping sustainability auditing globally

Training Methodology

The course combines interactive lectures, case study analysis, group discussions, and practical audit simulations. Participants will work through real-world ESG scenarios, develop audit programs, and present findings. Expert facilitators share lessons learned from climate risk assessments and sustainability audits across diverse industries. This blended approach ensures conceptual understanding is reinforced through application to business challenges.