ESG Fundamentals
About This Course
Drive long-term value, unlock investment opportunities, and future-proof your business with our ЕSG Mastery for Business Growth training, specifically designed for enterprises in North Macedonia.
As the global economy shifts toward sustainable and transparent business practices, investors, business partners, regulators, and customers are increasingly evaluating companies through Еnvironmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics. ESG is no longer optional, it’s becoming a strategic market differentiator and a foundation for resilience and profitability.
This intensive training equips enterprise leaders with practical tools, actionable strategies, and hands-on experience to embed ESG thinking into everyday operations, risk management, and growth planning.
- Build Trust & Market Credibility: Meet rising expectations from European customers and partners who demand transparency and sustainability performance.
- Prepare for Evolving Regulations: Align your policies with emerging EU-linked frameworks (EU Green Deal aspirations, ESG disclosure trends in corporate governance codes and stock exchange guidelines).
- Create Competitive Advantage: Go beyond compliance: use ESG to reduce risk, lower costs, and attract investors and long-term stakeholders.
- Support Sustainable Growth: Understand how ESG performance links to financial performance and brand reputation.
This training is ideal for:
- CEOs, Managing Directors, and Senior Leadership
- ESG, CSR & Sustainability Leads
- Financial Officers, Risk Managers, and Compliance Teams
- Marketing, HR, and Operations Managers
- SMEs ready to upscale ESG maturity and competitiveness in European markets
- Clear business roadmap for ESG performance improvement
- Practical templates and tools for implementation
- Case-driven insights tailored for North Macedonian enterprises
- Connection to global best practices and investor expectations
- Actionable ESG metrics for internal and external reporting
From Awareness to Strategic Positioning
Designed to help leadership teams understand ESG as a business growth driver, not a compliance burden.
Day 1: ESG as a Strategic Business Imperative
Key Topics:
- ESG in the European business landscape: Why it matters for North Macedonian enterprises
- ESG vs CSR vs Sustainability — what investors and EU partners actually expect
- ESG and access to capital, banking requirements, and procurement eligibility
- ESG as a driver of resilience, competitiveness, and valuation
Strategic Outcome:
Build a clear business case linking ESG to competitiveness, resilience, and financial performance.
Identify ESG risks and opportunities specific to your industry
Conduct Initial ESG maturity self-assessment
Day 2: Environmental & Social Pillars — Operational Advantage
Environmental Focus:
- Energy efficiency, carbon exposure, and cost optimization
- Waste, circular economy, and resource productivity
- Climate risk and supply chain resilience
Social Focus:
- Talent attraction & retention through ESG positioning
- Workforce standards, DEI, and employer branding
- Responsible supply chains and stakeholder trust
Strategic Outcome:
Create measurable programs that improve social impact and stakeholder loyalty & Identify performance levers that reduce costs and environmental risk.
Day 3: Governance & ESG Roadmapping
Key Topics:
- Governance structures that attract investors and partners
- Board & leadership accountability
- ESG risk management and internal controls
- Introduction to ESG reporting standards (GRI, ESRS, TCFD, etc.)
- Building your ESG Roadmap (12–24 months)
Strategic Outcome:
Develop a structured ESG roadmap with defined priorities, responsibilities, and measurable KPIs.
- ESG maturity assessment
- 24-month ESG strategic roadmap
- Defined ESG KPIs & data framework
- Draft reporting structure aligned with EU expectations
- Governance and accountability model
- Investor-ready ESG positioning narrative
Maria Tsiadi – Senior ESG Consultant
Maria Tsiadi is an executive with extensive experience in the FMCG and technology industries, specializing in sustainability, public affairs, and CSR. She has a strong background in developing strategic business plans, sustainability strategies, and sustainability reports, and has held managerial positions at organizations including Sony Hellas, Gr. Sarantis S.A., and Chicco.
In recent years, Maria has developed sustainability strategies and reports for major companies and organizations, including PPC Group, EYDAP, Papadopoulou, Growth Fund of Greece, and Papastratos, a subsidiary of PMI. She also delivers ESG training programmes for organizations such as ElvalHalcor, Alpha Bank, and Papastratos.
Maria leads projects focused on sustainable finance, sustainability strategy, non-financial reporting, ESG performance, and recognition through indices, awards, and international initiatives. She regularly speaks at both international and local events as an ESG expert.
She holds an MSc in Public Relations from the University of Stirling and a BA in Business Administration and Marketing, alongside certifications in GRI Standards and Risk Management from TÜV Austria. She is currently pursuing a Master’s in Governance and Human Rights at Leuphana University Lüneburg. Maria speaks Greek, English, and Italian.