International Certificate ESG Auditor (ICEA) Exam [Abu Dhabi, Baku, Muscat]
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International Certificate ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Auditor is a professional certification program that aims to develop the knowledge and skills of auditors in the field of ESG. The certification is designed to equip professionals with the ability to analyze and evaluate the sustainability and social responsibility practices of organizations and provide recommendations for improvement. Individuals qualifying for this designation must satisfy and substantiate the extensive skills and knowledge in ESG requirements established by International Computer Auditing Education Association (ICAEA).
This closed-book, 240 minutes-long certification exams is divided into two components: a Knowledge Inventory and an ESG computer auditing case study. The case study is CAATs free independent. You can use any CAATs, such as JCAATs, ACL, IDEA etc., to attend the exam.
Certification Requirements
- To achieve certification, candidates must complete all modules, actively participate in practical sessions, and pass the final examination with a minimum score of 70%.
Retake Policy
- If a candidate does not pass the exam on the first attempt, they are allowed to retake the exam with fees twice more after a waiting period of two months, ensuring they have sufficient time to absorb the course material thoroughly.
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1Introduction to ESG and ESG auditing3 Days
- What is ESG?
- What is an ESG audit?
- How is an ESG audit different from a financial audit?
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2ESG frameworks and standards3 Days
- Understanding ESG standards (e.g., ISO 14001, ISO 26000, ISO 37000).
- Overview of ESG frameworks (e.g., GRI, SASB, TCFD).
- ISSB IFRS S1 and S2 framework.
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3ESG audit methodology3 Days
- Planning an ESG audit Preparing audit checklist.
- Conducting an ESG audit Reporting on ESG audit findings.
- Follow-up and verification of ESG audit results.
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4ESG audit tools and techniques3 Days
- Creating the Institutional Sustainability Pyramid.
- Stakeholders’ management approach.
- Materiality assessment in ESG audits.
- Risk assessment in ESG audits
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5ESG audit implementation and integration3 Days
- Integrating ESG audit results into business decision-making.
- Developing an ESG action plan.
- Implementing ESG initiatives and measuring progress
