Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)

Catalog description

This course explores the relationship between corporate compliance and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. ESG has gained importance in recent years as a framework for businesses striving to be profitable and socially responsible. The course will analyze the application of Compliance principles from the Federal Sentencing Guidelines to the ESG model, covering aspects such as climate change, sustainability, workers' rights, diversity, and governance ethics. Students will trace the evolution of ESG from the Triple Bottom Line to Corporate Social Responsibility and examine the viability of the Friedman Model. Additionally, the course will explore ESG reporting models and their impact on governance and investing. Upon completion, students will understand ESG principles, their relation to compliance, and best practices for corporate governance and ESG reporting.