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ESG Leads & Managers
October 14, 2025
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Leads & Managers: From Compliance to Delivery
Workshop Overview:
This session is designed for those leading ESG or carbon reporting efforts across the business. These roles often need to engage multiple stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and translate requirements into action. We focus on practical strategies for coordination, project planning, and turning a noncore responsibility into a confident, structured delivery plan.
CORE TOPICS
- Understanding ESG and carbon compliance requirements and the ESG landscape
- Communicating expectations to senior leaders and delivery teams
- Structuring reporting across functions and business units
- Managing timelines, data requests, and common roadblocks
- Using practical tools to streamline delivery and reduce workload
BENEFITS
- Understand what “good” ESG reporting looks like
- Know how to respond to internal and external demands
- Leave with a clear, actionable plan you can lead
FORMAT
- Online delivery- 2 hour session
- Small group format to enable discussion and Q&A
MEET THE TRAINER
Ciara Greaney, founder of White Spire, a consultancy focused on helping businesses deliver ESG and carbon reporting with structure, confidence, and efficiency, has over 20 years’ experience in financial compliance, reporting, and operational delivery. She is a Fellow ACCA member, holds an MBA, and is a certified project manager. Additionally, she has spent a number of years translating EU and global ESG reporting requirements into operationally efficient actions. Ciara has led ESG and reporting projects across global supply chains, and previously lectured in business and compliance — designing and delivering degree-level sustainability training (QQI/FETAC Level 8). She now focuses on making compliance practical, efficient, and achievable for every team — not just the experts. Ciara also serves as Chair of the Sustainability Committee at Galway Chamber and sits on several boards. These sessions are grounded in real-world experience and designed to leave participants confident, equipped, and ready to take action.
Training dates & times:
- 14th October – Tuesday
- 9.30am – 12.30pm
Location: Online
Cost: €Free **Spaces limited, early booking recommended.
Who is eligible to apply for this training programme?
Private sector or commercial semi-state enterprises only.
Unfortunately the following organisations are not eligible:
- Public sector organisations,
- Charity or Not-for-Profit Organisations, and
- Companies based outside the Republic of Ireland