Kineo launch 15 new ESG courses on Trainingportal

Mintra is delighted to announce the addition of 15 brand-new Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) courses on our Trainingportal Marketplace. These courses have been recently launched by our long-standing content provider Kineo and cover everything from an Introduction to Climate Change to Employee Relations, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. Available to purchase as a full set or bespoke bundles, covering the ‘introductions’ to ESG or focusing more on the social and diversity element, these courses are sure to become an essential part of every training matrix in 2024.

Kineo has been ISO certified for Quality and Information Security for 15 years and is VPAT and WCAG 2.1 level AA compliant. Over five million learners access Kineo’s courses globally and rate their experience an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars. The addition of these courses to Mintra’s library demonstrates our commitment to providing our customers with the widest selection of current training available on the market. Our agnostic approach to service delivery allows us to partner with other specialist providers who complement our existing portfolio and enable us to quickly respond to the changing needs of our customers.

In the case of ESG training, it may not be explicitly mandated in safety-critical industries by law, but there is a growing expectation and incentive for it to be integrated into operations, including through training programs for employees. This is something we have seen reflected in the notable increase in enquiries regarding ESG training in recent months.

This surge is unsurprising, given the tightening of regulations by governments and regulatory bodies, coupled with the safety-critical industry's impact on public safety and environmental well-being. Indeed, the heightened interest in ESG training reflects a growing awareness of the need for all businesses to meet stakeholder expectations. Perhaps even more so for the safety-critical sector where there is a growing demand for action, transparency, accountability, and responsible behaviour.

Incorporating ESG training makes business sense and ensures that everyone from the ground up becomes accountable for the alignment between ESG principles and operational goals.

• Employees can better understand the broader risks related to environmental impact, social responsibility, and the importance of diversity and inclusion.
• C-suite can stay one step ahead of regulatory requirements related to environmental protection, social welfare, and corporate governance, allowing them to integrate vital considerations into their decision-making processes.
• Stakeholders, from customers to investors, regulators and communities enjoy strengthened relationships and improved trust when companies can demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.

Training members of the safety critical industry in ESG makes a positive change a fast reality, and with an entire industry working towards ambitious net zero goals, harnessing the power of the people has never been more vital. Training plays a significant role, leading every member of the workforce to a shared understanding, which is a stepping stone to change.

The visually inspiring courses bring the typically ‘dry’ ESG content to life with multimedia graphics incorporating Kineo’s trademark colourful collage style. Each course is a short and impactful learning bite of up to 35 minutes and tailored for a diverse audience from entry-level employees to senior leaders.

• Environmental, Social and Governance Fundamentals (ESG): Understand the terminology, principles and key themes. Learn how and why ESG is used in business, and how to get involved.
• Introduction to Climate Change (E): A basic understanding of climate change, its causes, impacts, and the actions and strategies that can make a difference.
• Introduction to the Environment (E): An introduction to the impacts of human activities on the environment, and the various restorative responses and natural solutions to address these impacts.
• Introduction to the Environmental Impacts of Pollution and Waste (E): An entry-level understanding of the impact pollution and waste have on the environment.
• Introduction to Green Economy (E): The basics of the Green Economy and its role in addressing climate change and achieving Net Zero
• Embracing the Circular Economy (E): gain practical insights into the advantages and prospects of adopting circular economy practices. Understanding core principles, effective strategies, diverse business models, key performance indicators, and hands-on implementation
• Becoming a Green Business (E): This course has been developed to provide learners with an understanding of the knowledge and skills that are required to adopt more sustainable, environmentally friendly business practices.

• Introduction to Valuing Your People (S): This course has been developed to provide learners with an understanding of the value of human resources in a business context. We’ll explore the term ‘human capital’ and how it’s used by organisations to describe their most valuable asset, people. We’ll also explore how businesses aim to attract, keep, and nurture talent within an organisation.
• Community Relations (S): Understanding the significance of corporate community relationships, how to identify stakeholders, increase their knowledge of community engagement initiatives and measure the success of community relations programs.
• Employee Relations, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (S): Understanding the importance of employee relations, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace, how they fit within an ESG strategy and strategies to identify unconscious bias and create a more inclusive workplace culture.
• Net Zero and your Carbon Footprint (S): Learn how reducing our carbon footprint can help achieve net zero, a critical component in the fight against climate change. Delve into the critical concept of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and how each one of us, can contribute to a more sustainable future.

• Sustainable Procurement and the Supply Chain (S): Understanding sustainable procurement and net zero supply chains, as well as the strategies that can be used to implement them, and the ways that organisations can overcome potential barriers and obstacles regarding their implementation.
• Business Ethics and Values (G): Gain an enhanced understanding of business ethics and their significance in the corporate world, including ESG considerations, decision-making frameworks, codes of conduct, ethical culture, and the role of ethical leadership.
• Introduction to Ethical Corporate Behaviour (G): Learn how the actions and behaviour of an organisation define it. Explore corporate culture and values and how these are communicated in the outside world. Understand how robust anti-corruption policies are crucial in promoting ethical corporate behaviour.
• Anti-Bribery and Corruption (G): Understanding bribery and corruption risks, international regulations and best practices for prevention and detection. Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to promote ethical behaviour and compliance within any organisation.

Through these courses, the goal is that every employee, including senior management, board members and non-exec directors, gain a deeper understanding of ESG topics and are able to navigate the complexities of sustainable business practices more effectively. The positive change that comes from integrating ESG into every area of the business improves lives for not only employees but for the community and the environment.

Mintra’s Trainingportal Marketplace brings together over 80 training providers and represents one of the largest course libraries for safety-critical industries. There are more than 2,600 titles available on the platform, which operates as a one-stop shop for Mintra’s customers’ training needs, including eLearning, classroom and blended learning.