Leading in ESG Accelerator

Course Overview

GSMA, the global trade body representing the interests of the mobile ecosystem, is proud to present our Leading in ESG Accelerator course.

While the world is not on track to achieve most of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, the mobile industry makes a significant contribution to driving sustainable development, and the associated efforts towards meeting these SDGs. In 2023, the average SDG mobile impact score across the 17 agreed upon goals was 58.3. This means the mobile industry achieved 58% of its potential contribution to the SDGs – up from 31% in 2015. The trend is positive, but we need to keep going.

This course supports the ongoing GSMA mission to accelerate sustainability across the industry.

Benefits for Professionals

This three-week accelerator is designed for employees of mobile network operators and their supply chain partners who want to understand the fundamentals of ESG in the mobile sector.

Learners will discover how to:

• Enhance their sustainability performance.
• Mitigate risks and capitalise on opportunities.
• Improve their reputation and brand value.
• Attract and retain employees who value sustainability.
• Contribute to achieving the SDGs set for the mobile industry.
• Leverage and improve sustainability data management.

Join Us in Driving a more Sustainable Future for the Mobile Industry

Through a combination of self-paced modules and live-online sessions led by GSMA experts, you will gain a robust understanding of:

• The intersection of mobile technology with climate action, and how to reduce environmental impact across the ecosystem.
• Strategic approaches to enhancing ESG performance and leveraging sustainability data.
• The importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the mobile industry and how data can drive meaningful change.
• Plus – A taster session on ESG reporting, which will provide guidance on aligning reporting metrics with industry standards and ensuring that the measures are consistent with the benchmarks, in order to enhance transparency and meet stakeholder expectations.

Format and Duration

• Self-paced online modules: Learn at your own pace on the GSMA Advance learning platform.
• Live-online seminars: Engage with GSMA experts in interactive, live-online seminar sessions.
• Coursework: Apply your knowledge through submitted assignments.

This course is structured over three weeks and will take approximately 20 hours to complete. The course will start on 28 January 2025 and conclude on 14 February.

You will gain access to all the self-paced online modules on 28 January, and the seminars will be paced across the three weeks of the course.

Eligibility

There are no prerequisites to joining this course. No prior knowledge of sustainability or ESG is required.

Registration fee

The registration fee is US$1500. Early-bird and bulk-purchase discounts are available. Please contact the GSMA Advance Partnerships Manager, Dominic Rea Long, for further details ([email protected]).