Each lesson is a long-form chapter (22–38 minute read) with learning outcomes, four to five teaching sections, key terms, a real JSE-company case study, and academic references.
What ESG actually is (and is not), the three materiality lenses, and a complete framework map covering GRI, ISSB IFRS S1/S2, ESRS/CSRD, SASB, TCFD, CDP, the UN SDGs, King IV and JSE Sustainability and Climate Disclosure Guidance.
Board oversight, policy architecture, target-setting rules, ESG-linked pay and a structural defence against greenwashing.
IFRS S2's four pillars and the bridge to the GHG inventory; plus energy, water, waste and biodiversity metrics with worked examples drawn from the Meridian case.
Workforce KPIs (TRIR/LTIFR, diversity, training, turnover), the human-rights due-diligence cycle, and an honest treatment of supplier-programme gaps.
The 7-step double materiality assessment, the ESG data system merged with the GHG IMP, report architecture, writing rules and ISAE 3000/3410 assurance.
Map Meridian's stakeholders, score 12 candidate topics on impact and financial lenses, plot the matrix, and validate with the Audit & Risk Committee.
Compute the full Meridian KPI set with formulas, evidence and QC checks; design the report-ready performance-data table.
Assess Meridian against 14 GRI/IFRS S2 disclosure requirements; run three drafting drills (renewable claim, exceedance, Scope 3 coverage); write the Scope 3 data-quality statement.
Draft the IFRS S2 climate disclosure, the materiality section and the CEO statement using only verified Meridian data, then peer-review against the writing rubric.
Assemble the Meridian ESG Report Summary (4–6 pages) and basis of preparation; survive a 75-minute mock assurance; present to a panel playing the Audit & Risk Committee.