Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) global webinar series

Content Summary

Join us for this comprehensive series of ESG webinars

CPA Australia proudly presents the Global ESG Series, a four-part webinar series crafted to inform and upskill our members on the critical and evolving landscape of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) matters. Designed for the accounting profession, this series equips attendees with the knowledge to integrate ESG concepts and principles into their professional practice, ensuring relevance and leadership in a dynamically evolving world.

Webinar 1: ESG – Why It increasingly matters to the Accounting Profession

Delve into the ESG and explore its transformative impact on the accounting profession. This session highlights the growing importance of ESG in driving corporate strategy, compliance, and sustainability. Learn why accountants are increasingly involved in embedding ESG into business operations and reporting frameworks.

This webinar will also include a showcase on the Australian jurisdiction, focusing on its unique ESG challenges and opportunities.

Tuesday 25 March 2025 – 7pm Melbourne time

Webinar 2: Society in ESG: Advancing social responsibility and ethical governance

The second webinar explores the "Social" dimension of ESG, emphasising societal impact, equity, and inclusion. Learn about the accountant's role in fostering ethical governance, supporting workplace diversity, and engaging communities through sustainable and socially responsible business practices.

This webinar will also include a showcase on the UK/ European jurisdiction, focusing on its unique ESG challenges and opportunities.

Thursday 5 June 2025 – 7pm Melbourne time

Webinar 3: Nature in ESG: Accounting for biodiversity & ecosystem impacts

Understand the interplay between business operations and biodiversity in this session focused on the "Nature" aspect of ESG. Discover how accountants can help organisations measure, report, and mitigate their impact on natural ecosystems, ensuring alignment with emerging regulations and stakeholder expectations on biodiversity conservation.

This webinar will also include a showcase on the ASEAN jurisdiction, focusing on its unique ESG challenges and opportunities.

Tuesday 30 September 2025 – 7pm Melbourne time

Webinar 4: Climate in ESG: Addressing climate risks and opportunities

Climate change is one of the most pressing global challenges. This webinar examines how accountants can support businesses in managing climate risks, achieving net-zero goals, and meeting regulatory requirements. Gain insights into climate-related disclosures, carbon accounting, and the role of accounting and finance professionals in climate strategy.

This webinar will also include a showcase on the Greater China jurisdiction, focusing on its unique ESG challenges and opportunities.

Tuesday 4 November 2025 – 7pm Melbourne time

Who should attend?

This series is ideal for CPA Australia members and accounting and finance professionals keen to enhance their ESG expertise, from those new to ESG concepts to experienced practitioners seeking deeper insights.

These webinars are designed to be accessible to a global audience.

Why attend?

Deepen your understanding of emerging ESG trends and regulations.
Develop practical skills to implement ESG frameworks.
Lead conversations on sustainability in your organisation.
Prioritise your professional development in an emerging and critical area for the accounting profession.

Join CPA Australia for the Global ESG Series and position yourself as a champion of sustainability and governance in the accounting profession.

Please note: CPA Australia who attend the Global ESG Series will have the CPD hours automatically recorded against their Member ID at the completion of the final webinar.

Learning outcomes

Deepen an understanding of ESG

Increase your knowledge of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, exploring their significance in the accounting profession and their transformative impact on corporate strategy, compliance, and sustainability.

Develop practical ESG skills

Learn how to integrate ESG frameworks into professional practice, including managing climate risks, addressing biodiversity impacts, and fostering social responsibility, ensuring alignment with emerging regulations and stakeholder expectations.

Acquire new knowledge on how to lead ESG conversations and actions

Participants will be equipped to drive sustainability initiatives within their organisations, confidently engage in discussions on ESG trends, and champion ethical governance and responsible business practices.

Presenter bio

Patrick Viljoen

Patrick is the Sustainability Leader, working in the Policy and Advocacy team at CPA Australia.

Patrick represents member interests on a range of forums including the ASX Corporate Governance Council, the Accounting for Sustainability (A4S) Accounting Bodies Network and Australian Public Policy Committee.

Prior to joining CPA Australia, Patrick worked for the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) in London and Shanghai as Regional Finance Manager Africa / Asia.

Patrick also lectured in Finance and Investment Management, and prior to that held several key finance positions in the wealth creation industry in both the United Kingdom and South Africa.

Links to register for individual webinars will be available shortly, the below form registers your interest and ensures you’re forwarded the relevant links once available.