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The Environmental and Social Risk Management (ESRM) Course equips senior executives, risk managers, project leaders, regulators, financial institutions, and sustainability professionals with the strategic knowledge and practical tools required to integrate environmental and so... Last updated October 27, 2026 5 Days Expert Instructors Certificate Included Online & In-Person Part of TrustGate's [ Risk Management & Enterprise Resilience programme ](https://trustgatecorporateskills.com/topics/risk-management-enterprise-resilience)Enterprise risk management, business continuity and organisational resilience training for corporate and public-sector teams. ## Course Overview The Environmental and Social Risk Management (ESRM) Course equips senior executives, risk managers, project leaders, regulators, financial institutions, and sustainability professionals with the strategic knowledge and practical tools required to integrate environmental and social considerations into enterprise risk management, project development, investment appraisal, procurement, and operational decision-making. Climate change, biodiversity loss, environmental degradation, human rights concerns, social inequality, and evolving regulatory requirements have significantly increased expectations for organizations to identify, assess, manage, and disclose environmental and social risks throughout the lifecycle of projects, investments, and business operations. Participants will learn how to establish robust ESRM systems that support responsible investment, sustainable infrastructure, regulatory compliance, and long-term organizational resilience. The programme explores environmental risk assessment, climate-related risks, biodiversity protection, social safeguards, human rights due diligence, stakeholder engagement, environmental and social impact assessments, grievance mechanisms, ESG integration, and sustainability reporting. The programme is aligned with globally recognized frameworks including the IFC Performance Standards, World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF), Equator Principles, ISO 31000, IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (ISSB), UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). **Share this course:** [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftrustgatecorporateskills.com%2Fcourses%2Fenvironmental-social-risk-management-esrm-course-programme) [Twitter](https://x.com/intent/post?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrustgatecorporateskills.com%2Fcourses%2Fenvironmental-social-risk-management-esrm-course-programme&text=Environmental+%26+Social+Risk+Management+%28ESRM%29+Course) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrustgatecorporateskills.com%2Fcourses%2Fenvironmental-social-risk-management-esrm-course-programme&title=Environmental+%26+Social+Risk+Management+%28ESRM%29+Course) [WhatsApp](https://api.whatsapp.com/send?text=Environmental+%26+Social+Risk+Management+%28ESRM%29+Course%20https%3A%2F%2Ftrustgatecorporateskills.com%2Fcourses%2Fenvironmental-social-risk-management-esrm-course-programme) ## Learning Objectives - Understand Environmental and Social Risk Management (ESRM) principles and international best practices. - Identify and assess environmental, climate, biodiversity, and social risks across projects and operations. - Conduct environmental and social due diligence for investments, infrastructure, and development programmes. - Integrate ESG risks into enterprise risk management and strategic decision-making. - Design effective environmental and social safeguard systems. - Strengthen stakeholder engagement and grievance management processes. - Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and international safeguard standards. - Monitor environmental and social performance using appropriate indicators and reporting frameworks. - Improve project sustainability, resilience, and responsible investment outcomes. - Lead the implementation of organization-wide ESRM frameworks that enhance governance and stakeholder confidence. ## Course Content ### Module 1: Foundations of Environmental and Social Risk Management 1. Principles of Environmental and Social Risk Management (ESRM) 2. ESG risk and sustainability concepts 3. Global environmental and social risk trends 4. Regulatory and institutional drivers ### Module 2: Environmental Risk Assessment and Climate Risk 1. Environmental risk identification and analysis 2. Climate-related physical and transition risks 3. Biodiversity and ecosystem risk management 4. Pollution prevention and resource management ### Module 3: Social Risk Assessment and Human Rights Due Diligence 1. Social impact identification and assessment 2. Human rights due diligence 3. Labour standards and occupational health and safety 4. Community health, safety, and security ### Module 4: Environmental and Social Due Diligence 1. Environmental and social screening 2. Due diligence methodologies 3. Project appraisal and investment review 4. Risk categorization and mitigation planning ### Module 5: Environmental and Social Safeguards 1. Environmental safeguard frameworks 2. Social safeguard policies 3. Involuntary resettlement and livelihood restoration 4. Indigenous Peoples and vulnerable groups ### Module 6: Stakeholder Engagement and Grievance Mechanisms 1. Stakeholder identification and analysis 2. Meaningful consultation and participation 3. Grievance redress mechanisms 4. Conflict prevention and social license to operate ### Module 7: ESG Risk Integration and Enterprise Risk Management 1. Integrating ESRM into Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) 2. Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) 3. ESG risk governance and oversight 4. Strategic risk reporting ### Module 8: Environmental and Social Monitoring, Reporting and Assurance 1. Environmental and social performance indicators 2. Monitoring and evaluation systems 3. Sustainability reporting and ESG disclosures 4. Assurance and continuous improvement ### Module 9: Sustainable Projects, Green Infrastructure and Responsible Investment 1. Sustainable infrastructure development 2. Green and climate-resilient projects 3. Responsible investment principles 4. Financing sustainable development ## Who Should Attend? - Chief Executive Officers - Chief Risk Officers - Project Directors - Environmental Managers - Sustainability Managers - ESG Managers - Development Finance Professionals - Commercial Bank Executives - Investment Managers - Infrastructure Project Managers - Procurement Managers - Compliance Officers - Internal Auditors - Environmental Regulators - County Government Officials - Development Partners - Consultants - NGO Executives - Engineers and Project Specialists - Corporate Governance Professionals ## Training Methodology - Executive presentations - Interactive discussions - International case studies - Risk assessment simulations - Practical workshops - Group assignments - Policy and project laboratories - Peer learning - Executive coaching - Action planning sessions ## What's Included Certificate of completion Training materials included Lunch and refreshments (physical) Post-training support ### Certification **Certificate in Environmental & Social Risk Management (ESRM)** Issued by: TRUSTGATE CORPORATE SKILLS ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How long is the Environmental & Social Risk Management (ESRM) Course training? The Environmental & Social Risk Management (ESRM) Course runs for 5 Days. Each day combines expert-led teaching with practical, hands-on exercises so participants can apply what they learn immediately. ### Is the Environmental & Social Risk Management (ESRM) Course delivered online or in-person? This course is delivered in person (scheduled venues include Mombasa, Nairobi, Kampala, Dar es Salaam), live online, or in-house at your organisation. ### How much does the Environmental & Social Risk Management (ESRM) Course cost? The fee is US$600 per person online and US$1,400 per person in person. In-person fees depend on the participant's country; the pricing card on this page shows the fee for yours. ### When is the next Environmental & Social Risk Management (ESRM) Course training? The next scheduled session runs from 16 November 2026 to 20 November 2026 in Mombasa, Kenya. You can also request a custom date or an in-house session for your team. ### Do I get a certificate after completing the Environmental & Social Risk Management (ESRM) Course? Yes. Participants who complete the Environmental & Social Risk Management (ESRM) Course receive a certificate of completion from TRUSTGATE CORPORATE SKILLS. ### What will I learn in the Environmental & Social Risk Management (ESRM) Course? Key learning outcomes include: Understand Environmental and Social Risk Management (ESRM) principles and international best practices; Identify and assess environmental, climate, biodiversity, and social risks across projects and operations; Conduct environmental and social due diligence for investments, infrastructure, and development programmes; Integrate ESG risks into enterprise risk management and strategic decision-making; Design effective environmental and social safeguard systems. ##### Course Pricing (USD) **Where would you like the training?** Kenya Burundi Ethiopia Malawi Rwanda South Sudan Tanzania Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe Comoros Djibouti Eritrea Madagascar Mozambique Somalia Mauritius Seychelles Democratic Republic of the Congo Angola Cameroon Central African Republic Chad Congo (Brazzaville) Equatorial Guinea Gabon São Tomé and Príncipe Botswana Eswatini Lesotho Namibia South Africa Algeria Egypt Libya Morocco Sudan Tunisia Benin Burkina Faso Cabo Verde Côte d'Ivoire Gambia Ghana Guinea Guinea-Bissau Liberia Mali Mauritania Niger Nigeria Senegal Sierra Leone Togo Bahrain Iran Iraq Israel Jordan Kuwait Lebanon Oman Palestine Qatar Saudi Arabia Syria Turkey United Arab Emirates Yemen Albania Andorra Armenia Austria Azerbaijan Belarus Belgium Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Czechia Denmark Estonia Finland France Georgia Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Kazakhstan Kosovo Latvia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Moldova Monaco Montenegro Netherlands North Macedonia Norway Poland Portugal Romania Russia San Marino Serbia Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland Ukraine United Kingdom Vatican City Afghanistan Bangladesh Bhutan Brunei Cambodia China India Indonesia Japan Kyrgyzstan Laos Malaysia Maldives Mongolia Myanmar Nepal North Korea Pakistan Philippines Singapore South Korea Sri Lanka Tajikistan Thailand Timor-Leste Turkmenistan Uzbekistan Vietnam Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Bahamas Barbados Belize Bolivia Brazil Canada Chile Colombia Costa Rica Cuba Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador Grenada Guatemala Guyana Haiti Honduras Jamaica Mexico Nicaragua Panama Paraguay Peru Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Suriname Trinidad and Tobago United States Uruguay Venezuela Australia Fiji New Zealand Papua New Guinea In-person price varies by country. 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