The ESG committee is starting an education series to raise sustainability awareness in the Global Mobility Community, help service providers report data to clients, and support corporate HR in building business cases tied to their ESG strategy. This first webinar focuses on ESG Fundamentals and will provide general education about ESG. Future webinars will delve deeper into global mobility functions and explore the social and governance aspects of ESG.

1. Focus on the 'S' in ESG: The organization's work is heavily centered on social sustainability, aiming to support long-term sustainable practices across the industry.
2. Wide-ranging Impact of ESG: ESG considerations are extensive, affecting not just the company but the entire industry and a diverse array of stakeholders, including investors, employees, suppliers, governments, and local communities.
3. Regulatory Frameworks: ESG practices are influenced by various regulatory frameworks that vary by jurisdiction, such as SDGs, SBTi, and EU directives, which can impact companies globally.
4. ESG Risk Management: Managing ESG risks, including fair labor practices and environmental risks like rising global temperatures, is a crucial emerging area for the organization.
5. Holistic Approach Required: Implementing ESG practices requires a comprehensive approach involving planning, data gathering, risk management, and strategic operations across the organization.
6. Zero Waste and Circular Economy: Emphasis on reducing consumption, reusing, and recycling to achieve zero waste. Transitioning from a linear to a circular economy promotes intelligent use of resources and better recycling practices.
7. Greenwashing: Companies should avoid greenwashing—falsely portraying themselves as environmentally friendly. Transparency and substantiated claims are essential to maintain credibility.
8. Carbon Emissions and Net Zero: Understanding and managing carbon emissions across Scope 1, 2, and 3 are crucial. The organization aims for Net Zero by balancing emissions with renewable energy, tree planting, and other initiatives.
9. Materiality: Focusing on significant environmental, economic, and social impacts, materiality helps prioritize reporting efforts and provides stakeholders with relevant information, enhancing accountability.
10. Global Reporting and Trends: The shift towards more standardized reporting frameworks like IFRS and ISSB standards emphasizes climate-related disclosures. Emerging EU regulations and adopting nature-based solutions are also key trends in the ESG space.

Watch the full webinar recording on YouTube or bilibili.