Advising Clients on Sustainability - A Guide for Business
Category: Law & Regulation and Compliance | Date: 01/10/2025 14:30 | Duration: 1hr | Tag: SEFEUK25D2S5 | Type: Webinar | Speaker: Jose Antonio Hopkins, Marta Santamaria
This course is part of The September Fest 2025
Sustainability is now a core part of how clients are expected to manage risk, build resilience, and operate responsibly. Accountants and advisers are increasingly being asked for support on everything from decarbonisation roadmaps, energy efficiency investments, waste reduction strategies, climate and nature-related risk assessments, and supplier due diligence, to broader sustainability planning and alignment with government or investor expectations.
This session is designed to build your practical competence and mindset when advising clients on sustainability matters. We’ll explore how to keep conversations focused on what’s relevant, avoid overcomplicating the advice, and lead with clarity and integrity. For example, complex frameworks like double materiality are often misapplied—leading to the identification of irrelevant topics and overreporting. This session will show you how to apply sustainability thinking proportionately, focusing on impact, governance, and long-term value. You don’t need to be a specialist—just equipped with the right tools and judgement.
In this session Jose Antonio Hopkins & Marta Santamaria will cover the following topics:
By attending this session, you will:
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Course level: Intermediate
No prior knowledge of sustainability reporting or technical frameworks is required. This course is designed for professionals who want to build confidence and capability in offering practical, proportionate, and strategic sustainability advice.
Jose Antonio Hopkins