ESG Materiality Assessment and Sustainability Reporting
ESG Materiality Assessment and Sustainability Reporting
The ESG Materiality Assessment and Sustainability Reporting seminar equips professionals with practical tools to identify material ESG issues and deliver effective sustainability reporting in today’s sustainability-driven business and investment landscape.
Middle, senior and executive-level functional managers in organisations involved in sustainability strategy development, human resources, corporate social responsibility initiatives, strategy, marketing, health, safety,
and environment (HSE), risk management and governance.
Hybrid Programme
2 Runs
Lagos Business School and Live Online
Programme Date
21 Apr, 2026
20 Oct, 2026
Programme Fee
₦650,000 (Excluding VAT)
Hybrid Programme
2 Runs
Lagos Business School and Live Online
Programme Date
21 Apr, 2026
20 Oct, 2026
Hybrid Programme
2 Runs
Lagos Business School and Live Online
Programme Fee
650,000
Programme Overview
The ESG Materiality Assessment and Sustainability Reporting seminar is designed to empower organisations with the knowledge and tools they need to thrive in an increasingly sustainable and responsible business landscape. In today’s world, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations have become pivotal in shaping corporate strategies and investor decisions.
This programme offers a comprehensive and actionable curriculum, aimed at equipping professionals, decision-makers, and sustainability enthusiasts with the expertise to navigate this critical terrain effectively.
Key Learning Outcomes
Identify and evaluate the strategic business risks and opportunities associated with ESG considerations to enhance organisational resilience and long-term value creation.
Gain practical skills to conduct ESG materiality assessments, including stakeholder mapping, data collection, analysis, and the application of recognised frameworks such as GRI and SASB.
Develop the capability to produce credible, sector-relevant sustainability reports and effectively communicate ESG performance to stakeholders using established reporting standards and tools.
Hybrid Programme
2 Runs
Programme Date
21 Apr, 2026
20 Oct, 2026
Programme Fee
₦650,000 (Excluding VAT)
Module 1: Foundations of Corporate Sustainability
Sustainability in the Global & African context
- Core sustainability principles and concepts
- ESG trends shaping African markets
- Business case for sustainability in emerging economies
- Environmental Sustainability & Circular Economy
- Environmental risk and impact assessment
- Green and circular economy in Africa
- Integrating sustainability into operations and supply chains
- Regulatory and policy landscape
Social & Governance Dimensions of Sustainability
Social Sustainability & Stakeholder Impact
- Social issues material to business performance
- Community engagement and social investment strategies
- Workplace sustainability and human capital considerations
- Strategy, Governance & ESG Risk
- Linking sustainability to corporate strategy
- Identifying and managing key ESG risks
- Governance structures for sustainability oversight
- Sustainability finance and performance alignment
Preparing for Sustainability Reporting
Materiality Assessment in Practice
- Identifying and prioritising ESG issues
- Stakeholder engagement and mapping
- Applying SASB and GRI frameworks
- Rating and benchmarking material topics
- Sustainability Reporting Using GRI Standards
- Overview of GRI disclosure standards
- Alignment with SDGs and other frameworks
- Data collection, verification, and assurance
- Sector-based reporting exercises
Module 4 – Sustainability Reporting in Practice
Ethics in ESG Reporting
- Ethical risks in sustainability disclosures
- Case analysis: Greenwashing and reputational consequences
- Strengthening transparency and credibility
- IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (S1 & S2)
- Overview of IFRS S1 and S2
- Compliance and reporting requirements
- Applying IFRS standards in your organisation
- Leading Sustainability Reporting
- Building alliances for ESG data collection
- Performance tracking and governance systems
- Leveraging sustainability for business value creation
Prof. Chris Ogbechie | Professor of Strategic Management, Lagos Business School
Chris Ogbechie is a Professor of Strategic Management and former Dean of Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University, and a visiting professor at Strathmore Business School, Nairobi. He holds degrees from Manchester University, Manchester Business School, and Brunel Business School, UK. With extensive experience in strategy, corporate governance, and sustainability, he previously served as Head of Marketing/Sales at Nestlé Nigeria and has held international roles across Europe and Asia. He is the founding Director of the LBS Sustainability Centre and serves on the boards of several leading companies.
Douglas Kativu | Director, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Africa
2. Douglas Kativu leads the GRI Africa Regional Hub, driving responsible business practices and accountability to enhance competitive markets and socio-economic impact across the region. With over two decades of experience, he has implemented governance, accountability, and sustainability initiatives in numerous African countries. Prior to joining GRI, he held leadership roles at the African Institute of Corporate Citizenship, Indalo Yethu, and Environment Africa, and has contributed to global initiatives including ISO 26000, the GRI Stakeholder Council, and SEED Action on Sustainable Development. He has played key roles in establishing responsible business platforms in Liberia and the DRC and brings extensive expertise in sustainability governance, strategy, stakeholder engagement, policy advocacy, and impact materiality. With a background in geophysics and qualifications in Environmental Management and Applied Physics, his interests span resource governance, waste management, renewable energy, and socio-economic development across sub-Saharan Africa.
Jonathan Ikeolumba | Finance and Sustainability Expert; Research Affiliate, LBS Sustainability Centre
Jonathan Obinna Ikeolumba is a Certified Chartered Accountant and seasoned finance and strategy consultant with over 17 years of experience across banking, the public sector, and consulting. He specializes in financial management, business strategy, and sustainability, with strong expertise in ESG integration, climate strategy, and sustainability reporting. He has worked with leading institutions including GTBank, Access Bank, the Bank of Industry, and the Tony Elumelu Foundation, and currently serves as Managing Partner at Officelord Consulting and a member of the Finance Faculty at the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC), Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos.
Orevaoghene Atanya | Director, LBS Sustainability Centre, Lagos Business School
Oreva Atanya is a management executive, author, consultant, and academic dedicated to advancing sustainable development and the transformation of African economies and communities. She serves as Director of the Sustainability Centre at Lagos Business School, where she leads strategy execution and overall management of the Centre, while designing and delivering programmes on sustainability, ESG, and the circular economy. She oversees key initiatives including the Nigeria National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP) Secretariat, the Nonprofit Leadership and Management Academy, and the Innocent Chukwuma Social Impact (ICSI) Chair and Youth Fellowship. A published author of the three-volume series Management and Leadership for a Sustainable Africa and other works on corporate sustainability, she has advised organisations such as Coca-Cola, Tolaram Group, Ford Foundation, IFAD, dRPC, and the World Economic Forum’s Global Plastic Action Partnership, and serves on nonprofit boards focused on youth development and environmental conservation.
The Admission Process
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