ESG Driven Performance – KPI, Reporting

ESG Driven Performance – KPI, Reporting, offered by NOVA School of Science and Technology at NOVA University Lisbon, is an executive education programme focused on turning ESG concepts and reporting requirements into practical management tools. The programme helps professionals build ESG systems suited to their organisation, with particular attention to KPI definition, data collection, reporting, dashboards, governance, and the integration of ESG information into operational and strategic decision-making.

Core Content

The programme is structured across six modules covering ESG fundamentals, legal and regulatory requirements, ESG maturity assessment, KPI definition, operational governance, reporting, and transition planning. Learners work with practical management and monitoring tools, KPI calculation exercises, dashboard development, reporting simulations, scorecards, mini-roadmaps, and real-world case studies. The programme also addresses reporting quality, data consistency, greenwashing risks, and alignment with leading international standards.

Key Skills

Participants will develop the ability to identify material ESG topics, define relevant KPIs, and establish systems for collecting, validating, monitoring, and analysing ESG data. The programme builds skills in ESG performance management, dashboard development, sustainability reporting, data governance, KPI analysis, transition planning, operational governance, digital tools, and ESG-related decision support.

Target Learners

This programme is designed for professionals responsible for ESG implementation, reporting, performance management, sustainability strategy, and organisational decision-making. It is particularly relevant for professionals working in SMEs and Mid Caps, as well as managers and specialists who need to integrate ESG information into operational controls and business management. It is also useful for finance, sustainability, risk, compliance, and reporting professionals.

Learning Format

The programme is delivered through a 24-hour blended learning format (B-learning) and is structured across six modules. The next edition begins on 2 November 2026, with an investment of €1,100. The learning experience combines core concepts, applied exercises, KPI calculation simulations, dashboard development, reporting simulations, operational tools, case studies, and practical templates that participants can adapt to their organisational context.

Additional Benefits

The programme provides a practical framework for transforming ESG KPIs and reporting from compliance requirements into tools for management and decision-making. Its focus on data quality, dashboards, governance, maturity assessment, and operational implementation makes it particularly useful for organisations building or improving their ESG management systems. Participants also gain practical tools such as scorecards and mini-roadmaps to support implementation and ongoing monitoring.

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