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Advancing Sustainability and ESG in Oil, Gas and Energy (5 days)

By fostering a culture of sustainability and practical tools, this training empowers energy sector professionals to drive positive change towards a greener future.

Advancing Sustainability and ESG in Oil, Gas, and Energy is a tailored five-day training for oil, gas, and energy professionals commencing their sustainability work. Participants immerse themselves in the ever-evolving field of corporate sustainability and delve into renewable energy integration, carbon footprint reduction, and circular economy principles. Through interactive workshops, case studies, and expert-led discussions, attendees grasp the significance of transitioning to cleaner energy sources and mitigating environmental impacts. Key topics include renewable energy technologies, emission reduction strategies, and stakeholder engagement for sustainable development. Practical tools and frameworks equip participants to navigate evolving industry dynamics while fostering environmental stewardship. Through several participant-specific exercises, participants plan how a sustainability vision can most effectively be translated into action in their organizations by working with their specific set of internal and external stakeholders. A plan is developed throughout the course providing a roadmap for action with specific targets.

COURSE Duration: 5 full days (8 hours per day)

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Level: Condensed/mini MBA level

 

AUDIENCE

  • Oil, gas, and energy professionals with an interest in sustainability and a need to understand
    the basics of the sustainability agenda and how it impacts the industry

  • Individuals or departments who are expected to lead or contribute to the company’s
    sustainability     efforts and lead their own department’s efforts to formulate and deliver on sustainability targets

  • Individuals with specific sustainability/ESG responsibilities

  • Relevant departments include commercial departments, regulatory affairs and compliance, public affairs, a broad range of operational units, investor relations, reporting, etc. 

  • Prior knowledge of corporate sustainability is not a prerequisite

 

TEACHING METHODS

  • Instructor-led on-site or remotely delivered training

  • Case studies

  • Participant exercises

  • Expert video or in-person guest lectures

  • Test at the end of the training

Course can be delivered 

Online or, either in Class room in Client´s permisses or in Algarve Portugal

THE BENEFITS FROM ATTENDING

  • Understand sustainability/ESG terminology

  • Develop a mindset where sustainability is seen as an opportunity for business growth 

  • Get an overview of existing and future regulations and adopt tools to plan accordingly

  • Learn about best practices from the industry to inspire action

  • Assess the maturity of your organization across seven different sustainability core competencies

  • Learn how to apply practical tools for driving action and gain practical experience working with the tools

  • Understand the challenges and opportunities for your specific organization to develop unique value propositions for internal and external stakeholders. 

  • Deep dives into specific aspects of the sustainability agenda such as communications, LCAs, and circular economy approaches

  • Develop your own roadmap for action

  • Certificate at the end of the training


TOPICS

  • Sustainability as a burning platform and a historic business opportunity

  • Sustainability and ESG in Oil, Gas, and Energy

  • Existing and emerging regulation

  • Trends and tendencies

  • Seven core competencies for driving sustainable change

    • Data and Impact

    • Focus and materiality

    • Vision and moonshots

    • Stakeholder engagement

    • Trial, error, and scaling

    • Institutional integration

    • Innovation and partnership

  • Stakeholder identification and management

  • Core aspects of sustainability

    • LCA

    • Circular economy approaches

    • Transition planning

  • Communication, reporting, and public affairs

 

DAILY AGENDA

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Day 1: Understanding the Landscape of Corporate Sustainability

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Instructor-led Content:

  • Introduction to Corporate Sustainability in the Energy Sector

  • Key Concepts and Definitions

  • Current Trends and Challenges

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Participant Exercises:

  • Case Study Analysis: Examining sustainability initiatives in leading energy companies

  • Group Discussion: Identifying sustainability risks and opportunities specific to oil, gas, and energy operations

  • Self-assessment: Reflecting on personal and organizational sustainability goals
     

Day 2:

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

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Instructor-led Content:

  • Importance of Stakeholder Engagement in Sustainability

  • Strategies for Effective Communication

  • Stakeholder Mapping and Analysis

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Participant Exercises:

  • Role-playing: Simulated stakeholder engagement scenarios

  • Developing a Sustainability Communication Plan

  • Presentation Skills Workshop: Communicating sustainability initiatives effectively


Day 3:

Integration of Sustainability into Business Strategy

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Instructor-led Content:

  • Embedding Sustainability into Corporate Strategy

  • Aligning Sustainability with Business Objectives

  • Business Model Innovation for Sustainability

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Participant Exercises:

  • Business Model Canvas Exercise: Adapting business models for sustainability

  • Strategy Formulation: Developing sustainability-focused strategic objectives

  • Group Project: Creating a sustainability roadmap for a hypothetical energy company
     

Day 4:

Measuring and Reporting Sustainability Performance

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Instructor-led Content:

  • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Sustainability

  • Sustainability Reporting Standards and Frameworks

  • Impact Assessment and Lifecycle Analysis

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Participant Exercises:

  • KPI Selection Exercise: Identifying relevant metrics for measuring sustainability performance in energy companies

  • Sustainability Reporting Practice: Drafting a sustainability report section

  • Environmental Footprint Calculation: Conducting a lifecycle analysis for a product or process in the energy sector
     

Day 5:

Leading Change Towards Sustainable Practices

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Instructor-led Content:

  • Leadership and Change Management in Sustainability

  • Building a Culture of Sustainability

  • Overcoming Resistance and Driving Innovation

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Participant Exercises:

Leadership Case Studies: Analyzing successful sustainability leadership examples

  • Change Management Simulation: Managing resistance to sustainability initiatives within an organization

  • Action Planning: Developing a personal action plan for driving sustainability change in participants' organizations

 

Throughout the program, participants will also draw on the seven core competencies outlined in "Business for the Future" to enhance their understanding and application of sustainability principles in the context of the oil, gas, and energy sector. These competencies include foresight, systems thinking, collaboration, sustainability intelligence, innovation, communication, and leadership. Each day's content and exercises will be designed to strengthen these competencies and enable participants to integrate sustainable practices into their professional roles effectively.

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