Corporate Water Stewardship & Esg Compliance: Drive Responsible Water Use

Introduction:

Corporate Water Stewardship & ESG Compliance empowers businesses to integrate sustainable water management into their core operations and meet evolving environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards. This course focuses on understanding water risks, implementing water stewardship strategies, and ensuring ESG compliance related to water resources. Participants will learn to optimize water use, reduce environmental impacts, and enhance corporate reputation. This course bridges the gap between traditional business practices and the growing demand for responsible water management, enabling professionals to lead the transition towards sustainable water stewardship.

Target Audience:

This course is designed for professionals involved in corporate sustainability, ESG, and water management, including:

• Sustainability Managers
• ESG Analysts
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Professionals
• Environmental Managers
• Operations Managers
• Risk Managers
• Compliance Officers
• Supply Chain Managers

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this Corporate Water Stewardship & ESG Compliance course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles and frameworks of corporate water stewardship and ESG compliance related to water.
• Conduct water risk assessments and identify material water-related issues.
• Develop and implement effective water stewardship strategies aligned with business goals.
• Analyze and report on water-related ESG performance using relevant reporting frameworks (GRI, SASB, CDP).
• Understand the role of stakeholder engagement in corporate water stewardship.
• Implement strategies for optimizing water use and reducing water footprint.
• Understand the principles of water efficiency and circular water economy.
• Implement strategies for addressing water pollution and improving water quality.
• Understand the role of water-related regulations and compliance requirements.
• Implement strategies for integrating water stewardship into supply chain management.
• Evaluate the impact of water stewardship initiatives on business performance and stakeholder value.
• Enhance their ability to design and implement impactful water stewardship and ESG compliance programs.
• Improve organizational water resource efficiency and stakeholder trust.
• Contribute to the development of a sustainable and responsible water ecosystem.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in corporate water stewardship.
• Become a knowledgeable and effective water stewardship and ESG compliance professional.
• Understand ethical considerations in corporate water management and reporting.
• Learn how to use water risk assessment and ESG reporting tools effectively.

DURATION

10 Days

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1: Introduction to Corporate Water Stewardship and ESG Compliance

• Overview of global water challenges and the business case for water stewardship.
• Understanding the principles of corporate water stewardship and ESG compliance.
• Introduction to key ESG frameworks and standards (GRI, SASB, CDP, UN SDGs) related to water.
• Review of relevant international and national water policies and regulations.
• Setting the stage for integrating responsible water management into corporate strategy.

Module 2: Water Risk Assessment and Materiality Analysis

• Implementing methodologies for conducting water risk assessments (physical, regulatory, reputational).
• Utilizing tools for analyzing water scarcity, pollution, and regulatory risks.
• Understanding the concept of materiality and identifying material water-related issues.
• Analyzing the role of stakeholder engagement in risk assessment.
• Understanding the importance of scenario analysis.

Module 3: Developing and Implementing Water Stewardship Strategies

• Implementing strategies for developing and aligning water stewardship strategies with business objectives.
• Utilizing techniques for setting water-related targets and performance indicators.
• Analyzing the role of water footprint assessment and life cycle assessment (LCA).
• Understanding the principles of water efficiency and circular water economy.
• Understanding the importance of internal alignment and buy-in.

Module 4: Water-Related ESG Reporting and Disclosure

• Analyzing the principles and requirements of key ESG reporting frameworks (GRI, SASB, CDP) related to water.
• Understanding the role of materiality assessment in ESG reporting for water.
• Implementing strategies for data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Understanding the principles of assurance and verification.
• Understanding the importance of transparency and accuracy.

Module 5: Stakeholder Engagement in Corporate Water Stewardship

• Implementing strategies for effective stakeholder engagement on water-related issues.
• Utilizing techniques for building trust and collaboration with stakeholders.
• Analyzing the role of community engagement and water partnerships.
• Understanding the principles of stakeholder mapping and communication.
• Understanding the importance of addressing stakeholder concerns.

Module 6: Water Efficiency and Water Footprint Reduction

• Implementing strategies for optimizing water use and reducing water footprint in operations.
• Utilizing techniques for water audits, leak detection, and water recycling.
• Analyzing the role of water-efficient technologies and processes.
• Understanding the principles of water demand management and conservation.
• Understanding the importance of benchmarking and best practices.

Module 7: Circular Water Economy and Resource Recovery

• Understanding the principles of circular water economy and resource recovery.
• Implementing strategies for wastewater treatment and reuse.
• Utilizing techniques for nutrient recovery and energy production from wastewater.
• Analyzing the role of industrial symbiosis and closed-loop water systems.
• Understanding the importance of waste minimization.

Module 8: Water Pollution Control and Regulatory Compliance

• Implementing strategies for addressing water pollution and improving water quality.
• Utilizing techniques for wastewater treatment and discharge monitoring.
• Analyzing the role of best management practices (BMPs) for pollution prevention.
• Understanding the principles of environmental compliance and permitting.
• Understanding the importance of emergency response planning.

Module 9: Water-Related Regulations and Compliance Requirements

• Understanding national and international water-related regulations and compliance requirements.
• Analyzing the role of regulatory agencies and enforcement mechanisms.
• Implementing strategies for ensuring regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.
• Understanding the principles of environmental due diligence.
• Understanding the importance of legal counsel.

Module 10: Integrating Water Stewardship into Supply Chain Management

• Implementing strategies for integrating water stewardship into supply chain management.
• Utilizing techniques for supplier engagement and assessment.
• Analyzing the role of supply chain transparency and traceability.
• Understanding the principles of responsible sourcing and ethical procurement.
• Understanding the importance of supplier codes of conduct.

Module 11: Impact Assessment and Performance Evaluation of Water Stewardship Initiatives

• Implementing methodologies for evaluating the impact of water stewardship initiatives on business performance and stakeholder value.
• Utilizing key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics for water management.
• Analyzing the role of impact assessment and social return on investment (SROI).
• Understanding the principles of materiality and stakeholder feedback.
• Understanding the importance of data validation.

Module 12: Water-Related Climate Risk Management and Adaptation

• Understanding the impacts of climate change on water resources and business operations.
• Implementing strategies for climate risk assessment and adaptation in water management.
• Utilizing techniques for scenario analysis and climate modeling.
• Analyzing the role of climate-resilient water infrastructure.
• Understanding the importance of drought and flood planning.

Module 13: Integrating Water Stewardship into Corporate Strategy and Operations

• Implementing strategies for mainstreaming water stewardship into core business strategy and operations.
• Utilizing techniques for integrating water considerations into product development and innovation.
• Analyzing the role of water stewardship in driving competitive advantage and long-term value creation.
• Understanding the principles of sustainable business models.
• Understanding the importance of cross-functional collaboration.

Module 14: Case Studies and Best Practices in Corporate Water Stewardship

• Analyzing real-world case studies of successful water stewardship initiatives.
• Learning from best practices across different industries and regions.
• Identifying key lessons learned and challenges in implementation.
• Discussing the role of innovation and leadership in water stewardship.
• Sharing knowledge and experience.

Module 15: Future Trends and Action Planning for Sustainable Water Stewardship

• Exploring emerging trends and opportunities in corporate water stewardship (digital technologies, AI, nature-based solutions).
• Developing action plans for advancing sustainable water stewardship within organizations and industries.
• Analyzing the role of individual and collective action.
• Understanding how to stay up to date on water stewardship information.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 5 working days before commencement of the training.