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Course Summary
As part of making learning more accessible, UDIA WA has introduced virtual classroom courses. The Sustainability and ESG (Environment, Social & Governance) virtual course explores the context of urban development in Western Australia. This lunchtime series is designed to provide an introduction to organisational sustainability, sustainability from a community perspective and how to achieve sustainability outcomes through projects.
Whether you’re aiming to expand or deepen your knowledge, or to explore new interests, through our four ‘101 style’ lunchtime webinar sessions led by industry experts you’ll gain a better understanding of the theory and valuable insights through relevant case studies and examples.
Virtual Course registration is on individual basis. Upon registration, each participant will receive a link to access the session. You can join the webinar from any device and location that suits you. Please note that this is a virtual series, and participants are expected to keep their cameras on and microphones off, except during Q&A sessions and interactive exercises.
Learning Outcomes
By participating in this virtual course, you’ll gain an increased understanding of:
- What sustainability and ESG encompasses and how it is relevant for the urban development industry;
- How to go about developing and delivering sustainability strategies and initiatives from an organisation, community and project perspective;
- Emerging reporting requirements and key considerations for organisations of varying scale in understanding their ESG risks, opportunities and impacts, and demonstrating their sustainability credentials; and
- Practical tools to assess, optimise and demonstrate project sustainability.
Who Should Attend?
- Industry practitioners looking to broaden their knowledge & understanding of sustainability and ESG
- Development Managers and Project Managers (from Assistant to Senior)
- Consultants, Local Government & State agency/department representatives working/engaging with developers and/or assessing projects
- Professionals involved in organisational strategy, sustainability or community development
- Anyone looking to get into sustainability and ESG
- Those new to the WA development industry seeking to build their local knowledge
Course Dates
| 24 June 2025 – Webinar 1 26 June 2025 – Webinar 2 27 June 2025 – Webinar 3 |
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM |
Sustainability – The Organisation and the Community Sustainability and Projects – Lifecycle Assessment Sustainability and Projects – EnviroDevelopment Certification |