ESG Reporting Course: Measuring & Reporting the 'S' in ESG
Turn workforce safety, labour practices, human rights and community impact into verifiable social disclosures for investors and ESG rating agencies. This two-day ESG reporting course in Malaysia compares GRI Social Standards and SASB, covers human rights due diligence and supply chain social auditing, and ends with drafting the social chapter of a sustainability report.

Course overview
Gain deep expertise in unpacking the complex 'Social' pillar of ESG, translating workforce safety, human rights, and community welfare into standardized investor-grade reports.
Programme: Measuring & Reporting Social Governance (The 'S' in ESG)
Which course should I choose?
Choose Social Governance & ESG Reporting to measure and report the social pillar, from human-rights due diligence and supply-chain audits to verified social data and a report chapter. Strategic CSR & ESG Integration is broader ESG training on CSR strategy, materiality, shared value, governance and a CSR roadmap.
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Social Governance & ESG Reporting builds the evidence behind social disclosures, including standards, due diligence, safety and well-being metrics and data verification. ESG & Sustainability Communication turns ESG information into public narratives, with greenwashing checks, report launch communications and messaging for investors, rating agencies and media.
What you will learn
- Master international standards for reporting Social metrics (GRI, SASB, ISSB).
- Conduct human rights due diligence across internal operations and supply chains.
- Satisfy investor demands for transparent, verifiable social risk management.
Course outline
Explore the 8 modules covered in the programme. The sequence and emphasis can be tailored to participant needs.
Day 1 | Foundations and core skills
Unpacking the 'S' in ESG
- Defining human rights, labor practices, diversity, and community impact in ESG.
Social Governance Disclosure Standards
- Comparing GRI Social Standards, SASB, ISSB, and CSRD directives.
Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD)
- Operationalizing UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
Supply Chain Social Auditing
- Ensuring fair labor, modern slavery prevention, and safety across suppliers.
Day 2 | Application and action planning
Health, Safety & Well-being as a Social Pillar
- Quantifying workforce safety and mental health initiatives as corporate value.
Data Integrity & Verification for Social Metrics
- Audit-proofing qualitative data and collecting verifiable social evidence.
Engaging ESG Rating Agencies & Investors
- Communicating social risk management effectively to MSCI, Sustainalytics, etc.
Social ESG Reporting Lab
- Drafting the 'Social' chapter of an annual sustainability/ESG report.
Social ESG Reporting Lab
Trainer-led explanation and discussion connect the module topics to workplace application.
Who this course is for
CSR and sustainability professionals, corporate foundations, community engagement teams, NGO leaders and social-impact programme managers.
Before you join
Bring a learning objective and an anonymised example to discuss. Confirm any software accounts, equipment or other prerequisites with ISDS before booking.
How to join this Social Governance & ESG Reporting course in Malaysia
Need social ESG reporting training for the team that prepares your sustainability report? The course suits CSR and sustainability professionals, corporate foundations and social-impact programme managers, who leave with a draft social chapter and methods for verifying social data and explaining social risk management to investors.
Kursus Pelaporan ESG Aspek Sosial (Social ESG Reporting) di Malaysia
Kursus 2 hari untuk profesional CSR dan kelestarian, yayasan korporat dan pengurus program impak sosial. Peserta menjalankan usaha wajar hak asasi manusia, audit sosial rantaian bekalan dan pengesahan data sosial, kemudian merangka bab sosial laporan kelestarian atau ESG. Kelas awam dan latihan dalaman boleh dibincangkan mengikut keperluan organisasi. Sila sahkan kelayakan HRD Corp (HRDF), pengaturan tuntutan, yuran dan tarikh dengan ISDS sebelum membuat tempahan.
Your trainer
Dr Jude Selvaraj Joseph
A master trainer and consultant with more than 25 years of corporate experience across education, hospitality, logistics and supply chain. His work connects leadership, people development and operational improvement.
Trainer availability is confirmed for each programme.
Get the full course brochure
View the full outline, learning outcomes and learning approach in the PDF, download a copy, or have it emailed to you.
Questions about Social Governance & ESG Reporting
Does this ESG reporting course cover human rights due diligence?
Yes. A full module covers operationalising the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and another covers supply chain social auditing for fair labour, modern slavery prevention and safety. Participants then draft the social chapter of an annual sustainability or ESG report.
Who should attend Social Governance & ESG Reporting training?
CSR and sustainability professionals, corporate foundations, community engagement teams, NGO leaders and social-impact programme managers.
Who teaches the Social Governance & ESG Reporting course?
Dr Jude Selvaraj Joseph is the assigned trainer. Trainer availability is confirmed with your programme arrangements.
How is the course taught?
Trainer-led explanation and discussion connect the module topics to workplace application.
How long is the Social Governance & ESG Reporting course?
The course runs for 2 days. Ask ISDS about the next public session or an in-house schedule for your team.
Is the Social Governance & ESG Reporting course HRDF claimable?
Ask ISDS to confirm HRD Corp (formerly HRDF) eligibility and claim arrangements for this programme before booking. Where applicable, claims are arranged through our partner, Orange Revolution.
Will I receive a certificate for the Social Governance & ESG Reporting course?
Public-class participants receive a certificate of participation. Ask ISDS about certificate arrangements for in-house training.
How much does the Social Governance & ESG Reporting course cost?
Ask for a quotation or an in-house proposal. Share your course, team size and preferred dates, and we will confirm the format, fees, inclusions and any HRD Corp claim arrangements.
