Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks increasingly require organizations to demonstrate strong commitments to employee wellbeing, workplace safety, and responsible corporate practices. Integrating occupational health and safety (OHS) and mental health initiatives into ESG strategies helps organizations improve transparency, strengthen sustainability performance, and build stakeholder trust.
This 5-module course equips ESG professionals, HR leaders, safety managers, and corporate sustainability officers with practical strategies for embedding occupational health and mental wellbeing into ESG frameworks. Participants learn how OHS programs contribute to the social pillar of ESG, how to measure the social impact of workplace health initiatives, and how to report employee wellbeing indicators within ESG disclosures.
The training covers ESG reporting for employee health and safety, integration of corporate social responsibility (CSR) into occupational health strategies, and methods for aligning HR policies with sustainable business practices. Participants will also explore global sustainability expectations and how organizations can demonstrate ethical governance through responsible workforce management.
Through case studies, reporting frameworks, and practical exercises, participants gain hands-on experience in measuring, managing, and reporting health and safety performance within ESG strategies. By the end of the course, learners will be able to integrate workplace health initiatives into sustainability programs and strengthen ESG performance through effective governance and responsible workforce practices.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
• ESG and Sustainability Professionals
• Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Officers
• HR Managers and Corporate Strategists
• CSR Practitioners
• Organizational Psychologists
Organizational Impact
The organization can enhance its appeal to investors by demonstrating a strong commitment to the "Social" pillar of ESG, which can lead to better valuations and capital access.
A robust OHS and mental health strategy builds the company's reputation and brand value, attracting top talent and appealing to socially conscious customers.
Proactively managing people-related risks allows the organization to mitigate operational, legal, and reputational risks, ensuring long-term business stability.
Aligning with ESG principles provides a significant competitive advantage and positions the company as a leader in corporate responsibility.
Personal Impact
The participant will gain a highly valuable and strategic skill set that is at the forefront of modern business and corporate governance.
This expertise is a crucial skill for career progression into senior leadership and executive roles focused on sustainability and corporate responsibility.
The individual will be able to directly influence their company's long-term value by championing the strategic importance of employee well-being.
The training provides the professional credibility to lead conversations with investors and senior stakeholders on people-centric issues.
By the end of this course, participants will:
Understand the role of OHS and mental health in ESG strategy
Align “corporate social responsibility in OHS” with ESG performance goals
Design “ESG reporting for employee wellbeing” metrics
Integrate mental health into the “social pillar of ESG and OHS”
Apply methods for “measuring the social impact of OHS programs”
Promote “sustainability in human resources” through proactive safety and wellness policies
Module 1: Foundations of ESG and the Role of OHS
Overview of ESG frameworks and global trends
Mapping the “social pillar of ESG and OHS” integration
Aligning OHS practices with stakeholder expectations
Case Study: Leading companies linking OHS to ESG strategy
Module 2: OHS, Mental Health, and Corporate Responsibility
Importance of mental wellbeing in sustainable business
“Corporate social responsibility in OHS” practices
Policies and interventions for mental health support at work
Practical Exercise: Auditing your current OHS practices for CSR alignment
Module 3: Data, Disclosure, and ESG Reporting
Principles of “ESG reporting for employee wellbeing”
Identifying relevant metrics and KPIs for OHS and mental health
Building OHS disclosures for ESG and sustainability reports
Activity: Drafting an OHS section for an ESG report
Module 4: Sustainability in Human Resources and Workforce Engagement
Role of “sustainability in human resources” strategies
Linking employee engagement, retention, and wellness to ESG
Cross-departmental collaboration for social impact
Group Discussion: Building a sustainable work culture
Module 5: Measuring and Enhancing Social Impact
Approaches to “measuring the social impact of OHS programs”
ESG assurance and third-party audits
Continuous improvement and stakeholder communication
Final Project: Designing an ESG-aligned OHS and mental health framework for your organization
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You’ll leave with tools that extend the course value far beyond the final day.
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We offer customized training solutions tailored to your organization's specific needs (location, dates, content and team size).
Talk to us and we’ll guide you on the best schedule and format for your team.
We turn knowledge into results. Using our P.E.A.K. Framework (Prepare, Engage, Apply, Know), every participant leaves with practical skills they can use immediately.
In the last 12 months, over 1,200 professionals have applied the P.E.A.K. Framework to reduce onboarding time by an average of 30% and accelerate project delivery across 14 industries.
The outcome: Participants don’t just learn. They gain the tools, confidence, and strategy to drive measurable impact.
Off-the-shelf solutions rarely fit perfectly. At ForElite Training Institute, we built our Tailor-Made Training (TMT) service to embed our expertise directly into your unique strategy, culture, and operations.
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