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Course description

Understand how data which is typically included in an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) study corresponds with the type of ESG data reported in a corporate ESG or sustainability report. Explore and evaluate the relationships between the mitigation, enhancement, and monitoring measures in an ESIA, and the ESG targets, performance, and improvements in the ESG report.

Learner outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: 

  • critically analyze the interrelationship between an organization's ESG performance and the mitigations measures it has applied.
  • create recommendations for ESIA teams based on ESG committments and targets.
  • evaluate the relationship between data required in the ESIA and the ESG Report.
  • analyze the connection between an organization's ESG commitment and its environmental and socio-economic impacts.

Notes

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Section title
ESG Reporting and ESIA Processes
Type
ON - Online
Dates
Nov 17, 2025 to Dec 14, 2025
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
21.0
Delivery options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
TXEJ non-credit $699.00
Potential Discount(s)
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Section Notes

•  We recommend that students take the courses in the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Reporting program in the following order:

1. Overview of ESG Reporting
2. Fundamentals of ESG Reporting 
3. ESG Reporting and ESIA Processes

•   This is an online, asynchronous course; it is not an independent study course. There are set due dates for graded and non-graded assessments and students are required to actively participate throughout the course via discussion and other activities.

•   Before your course begins, ensure your MyMRU account is activated. Step-by-step instructions for account activation can be found here. Once you have activated your account and have your MyMRU login information, you can log into your MRU Google account using your @mtroyal.ca email address and set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Help with your Google account can be found here, and help setting up MFA can be found here.

•   Course content will be available on the D2L Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS) 3 days prior to the start date of your course. You must be logged in to your MRU Gmail account to access D2L Brightspace. Your instructor will be available on the course start date.

•  Review our Student Information site for additional information about forms and policies, campus maps, parking information, technical support, and more.

•  For questions about this course or other information, contact cebusiness@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.6861 / 1.888.392.3655 toll-free. 

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