Ensure you are compliant with the updated Climate Action Plan 2024 (CAP24) Requirements

- Implementing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - Climate Governance - ESG Reporting

Finalised in May 2024, the Climate Action Plan (CAP24) builds upon the previous years’ plans to address current needs and goals. The updated CAP24 mandates that all senior management complete climate action leadership training. The leadership role of the Public Sector was clearly defined inCAP23 as a critical piece of successful climate action. This one day course will fulfil the CAP24 requirement for senior level management by covering topics such as innovative technologies assisting climate action, EU and Irish climate legislation, successful ESG reporting and effective strategies for implementing the CAP24 mandate.

Course Content

Introduction

• Importance of leadership in climate action
• Understanding global climate change challenges
• Defining Climate Leadership
• Reviewing Ireland’s climate targets and policies and what they mean at an organisational level
  • Exploring what CAP24 means for Irish organisations
  • EU Green Deal
  • International climate agreements

Developing a Climate Action Strategy

• Design and implement climate action plans effectively for all levels of organisations
• Prioritising Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Initiatives to prioritise for Ireland: renewable energy, sustainable transport, circular economy, agriculture, biodiversity, coastal erosion
• Identifying stakeholders, target setting, measuring progress

Interactive Session

• Draft a mini organisational action plan for climate leadership for your organisation or a chosen community over the next 6 months
• Setting measurable goals, identifying resources, clarifying next steps

Communication and ESG Reporting

• Effective communication strategies for climate change – tone, messaging, audience engagement
• Techniques for inspiring communities and organisations
• Role of social media traditional media and public speaking in climate advocacy
• ESG reporting strategies

Sustainable Innovation

• Green business practices, circular economy
• Ideas for Ireland’s industries: clean energy, green technology, sustainable agriculture
• Fostering innovation within your organisation to assist with climate resilience and sustainability
• Case studies of Irish companies leading in sustainability

Building networks and partnerships as a leader

• Importance of collaboration in achieving climate action goals
• Building multi-sector partnerships with government, NGOs and communities
• Funding, grants, resources available

‍‍Who Should Attend

Leaders and managers in all Irish organisations will find this training to be immensely beneficial.

Certification

On completion of this one-day training course, you will receive your Certificate of Attendance. Please note certificates are issued at the close of the training course to participants on completion of the course.

This course may qualify for CPD points. Please check directly with your association or awarding body to see how many points they will award.

Cost

An ‘Early Bird’ discounted rate of €495 is currently available. This training course normal rate is €595. Places are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis. PLEASE NOTE THE EARLY BIRD RATE CLOSES 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO COURSE DATE. The course cost includes all course documentation and Certificate of Attendance.