Certified ESG Planner
Certified ESG Planner (CEP)
The Certified ESG Planner (CEP) is a professional development programme established by the International Chamber of Sustainable Development (ICSD) in 2021. It aims to equip practitioners with knowledge and competencies in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues relevant to corporate sustainability, ESG reporting, and responsible investment."International Chamber of Sustainable Development". ICSD Global. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
Background
The programme was developed in response to increasing global and regional demand for ESG expertise, particularly in light of emerging regulatory requirements and investor expectations for sustainability disclosures. The CEP programme has been supported by educational institutions in Hong Kong and incorporates elements aligned with international ESG frameworks such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), and Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)."ESG Planner Certificate Programme". Hong Kong Management Association. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
Curriculum and Methodology
The core of the CEP programme is the CEPAR five-step methodology:
Challenge: Identify ESG-related business issues across environmental, social, and governance dimensions.
Evaluation: Determine the materiality of these challenges using stakeholder engagement and double materiality principles.
Planning: Develop strategies aligned with international standards and define key performance indicators.
Action: Implement ESG action plans, including resource allocation and training.
Review: Evaluate outcomes using both qualitative and quantitative metrics.
Topics covered in the programme include ESG investment practices, sustainability strategy, ESG reporting standards, and sustainable business models. Participants are required to complete an applied project or paper based on real-world ESG scenarios.Yip, Angus (March 2024). "The new CEPAR model: a five-step methodology to tackle corporate ESG challenges". Public Administration and Policy. 27 (1): 6–18. doi:10.1108/PAP-03-2024-0037. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
Academic and Professional Integration
The CEP programme has been incorporated into the curriculum of local institutions. Notably, the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Chinese University of Hong Kong has adopted the programme as a credit-bearing undergraduate course (Course Code: EESC3810)."Sustainable Banking and Finance Programme". CUHK School of Continuing and Professional Studies. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
Graduates of the programme are active in various fields including sustainability reporting, ESG consulting, corporate responsibility, and sustainable finance."ICSD releases ESG report on SME disclosure challenges". Media Outreach. 28 October 2024. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
References
See also
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
References
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