ESG Materiality Assessment Training - Online Expert-Led Course
Master double materiality, stakeholder mapping and the materiality matrix - available as Online Expert-Led, Custom In‑House, Onsite or e‑learning formats.
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2 PM to 6 PM (4 Hrs)
Course duration
25th Sep 2025, Thursday
Date of training
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Ready to take your ESG knowledge to the next level?
Limited Time Offer (Public Online):
- 2,124 (incl. GST)
Regular Public Fee:
- 2,950 (incl. GST)
In‑House / Onsite:
- Custom pricing — contact us for a quote and proposal.
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- for 3+ participants and bulk corporate training
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Why this ESG materiality assessment training matters
Materiality assessment is the foundation of credible ESG strategy, disclosure and stakeholder trust. Whether you take the online materiality assessment course or commission a tailored in‑house programme, this training equips your team to identify, prioritise and act on the ESG topics that matter most.
Course covarage
Open Full course Topics
Module 1
Introduction to ESG and Materiality
- Introduction and evolution to ESG
- Understanding ESG and its importance
Module 2
Concept of Materiality (single vs double materiality)
- Defining ‘materiality’ in the context of ESG.
- Dual materiality vs. single materiality: Financial vs. impact materiality.
- Why a materiality assessment is the foundation of any ESG strategy.
Module 3
Materiality Assessment Standards (ESRS, GRI, EFRAG)
- Standards used for materiality assessment: The European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), Global Reporting Initiatives (GRI) StandardsDouble Materiality Assessment as per EFRAG standard
Module 4
Planning & Scoping: stakeholder identification & prioritisation
- Identifying key internal and external stakeholders (e.g., employees, investors, customers, suppliers, community).
- How to segment and prioritize stakeholders.
- Choosing the appropriate ESG topics to evaluate (e.g., climate change, data privacy, labor practices, diversity and inclusion).
Module 5
Data Collection Methodology: internal & external
- Internal data gathering: Interviews, surveys, and workshops with internal teams.
- External data gathering: Stakeholder surveys, one-on-one interviews, and industry peer analysis.
- Leveraging existing data sources (e.g., risk registers, annual reports).
- Designing effective survey questions.
Module 6
Creating the Materiality Matrix & analysis
- Introduction to the materiality matrix: A visual representation of material topics.
- Step-by-step guide to plotting the matrix:
- Y-axis: Importance to stakeholders (external perspective).
- X-axis: Importance to the business (internal perspective).
- Identifying the ‘most material’ topics.
- Discussing topics that fall into the ‘monitor’ or ‘less material’ categories.
- Using qualitative insights to add context to the quantitative data.
- Practical tips for overcoming data gaps and biases.
Module 7
From Assessment to Action: KPIs & strategy alignment
- Translating the materiality matrix into a clear ESG strategy.
- Setting goals and KPIs for the most material topics.
- Aligning material topics with business objectives.
- Case study discussion: How a real company used its materiality assessment to shape its ESG report and strategy.
Module 8
Reporting & Communication: disclosure & stakeholder updates
- How to communicate the materiality assessment findings to stakeholders.
- Best practices for integrating the assessment into an ESG or sustainability report.
- The importance of transparency and continuous reassessment.
Want ESG Materiality Assessment Training courses customised for your team?
Delivery formats - pick what fits your organisation
- Public cohort: Scheduled 19 Sep 2025, 2:00–6:00 PM (4 hours).
- Interactive format: slides, live polls, breakout exercises, Q&A.
- Ideal for individual professionals and remote teams.
- Tailored syllabus aligned with your industry, sector risks and reporting requirements.
- Option to include company data, risk registers and stakeholder lists.
- Pricing & duration customised to scope.
- Full‑day or multi‑day in‑person workshops for leadership, cross‑functional teams and board-level briefing.
- Practical exercises with your real data and stakeholders.
- Short video modules, templates and assessments for distributed teams.
- Perfect as a primer before a live workshop or for refresher training.
Who should attend
Ideal participants: ESG Managers, Sustainability Heads, CSOs, Environmental & Social Managers, Reporting Leads, Internal Audit and Compliance teams, and consultants seeking a practical materiality assessment course.
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What you’ll learn - course outcomes
- Grasp the evolution and business case for ESG and materiality.
- Apply double materiality and single materiality lenses to assessments.
- Use GRI, ESRS and EFRAG guidance for robust assessments.
- Plan and scope stakeholder engagement and prioritisation.
- Design surveys, interviews and workshops for quality data.
- Build and interpret a materiality matrix and identify most material topics.
- Translate findings into strategy, KPIs and ESG reporting content.
Format & learning aids
Live expert facilitation (for instructor-led formats).
Practical templates: survey, stakeholder map, matrix, reporting checklist.
Case study walkthrough and group exercises.
Certificate of completion for live attendance.
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Benefits of this training
Practical, standards-aligned approach to materiality and reporting.
Flexible delivery — online, onsite, in-house or e‑learning.
Ready-to-use templates and a replicable process for future reassessments.
Strengthens ESG reporting readiness and investor/stakeholder confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Questions? We have answers.
Is this course suitable for beginners?
Yes — the course covers fundamentals and advanced application, so it suits new practitioners and experienced ESG leads.
Can the in‑house session use our data?
Absolutely. For in‑house and onsite workshops we can incorporate company data, risk registers and stakeholder lists to make the session highly actionable.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. Participants who attend the full live session (online or onsite) will receive a certificate of completion.
Do you provide continuing education or formal certification?
This is a professional short training with a certificate of completion. We can advise on pathways to formal certification and longer courses if required.
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Register for the Online Workshop:  25th Sep 2025 | 2–6 PM
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Trainers
Senior ESG practitioners with hands‑on experience in materiality assessments, sustainability reporting and board-level ESG advisory.
- End-of-Course Assessment
At the end of the training course, participants will take a brief assessment to earn their certification.
The assessment can be completed online or on paper and consists of multiple-choice questions.
- Approved Certification
The digital or printed certificate by Consultivo Academy will be issued on course completion.
- What information is included on my certificate?
This certificate includes Trainee’s name, Company name, Course name, Date of completion, Expiry date and name of the approval body (Consultivo Academy).
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