ESG Essentials in IR
This full day training course provides IR professionals with the latest understanding of ESG principles and legislation and how to apply ESG best practice into the IR role. The course will provide practical guidance on the communication and reporting of ESG to internal and external stakeholders.
Who should attend?
The course is applicable to anyone currently working within or supporting the IR profession, acting a subject refresher for those from more senior IR positions.
What will I gain?
- An understanding of ESG in the context of IR and some potential responsibilities of the IRO
- An understanding of what an ESG strategy for IR should consider
- An awareness of key ESG legislation and frameworks
- An understanding of how to communicate and report on ESG to internal and external stakeholders
When and where is this course running?
The ESG Essentials in IR course is running on the below dates. If you cannot attend any of the below training dates or your preferred modality is not yet scheduled, please do 'Register Interest' in the course.
2026:
Online, Zoom
- Friday, 24 April (09:30 - 16:30)
In-Person, City of London
Thursday, 24 September (09:30 - 16:30)
Course tutor: Sallie Pilot
Managing Director, The Investor Forum
Sallie is an experienced executive director and communications professional with deep expertise in company-investor relations, corporate disclosure and stakeholder engagement. She combines strategic and practical experience with a solid understanding of corporate governance and stewardship, ESG and sustainability, and financial and non-financial reporting.
Currently, Sallie is a Managing Director to The Investor & Issuer Forum, a not-for-profit, practitioner-led initiative focused on bringing together asset owners, asset managers, listed companies, and wider ecosystem partners to improve alignment across the UK equity investment chain.
She is a Stakeholder Insight Group Member of the FRC, and fellow of the Investor Relations Society as well as a judge of the Best Practice Awards. Until recently she was an owner and Executive Director of Black Sun plc a Stakeholder Communications Business where she ran a global advisory and research team, of Investor, ESG, Sustainability, and Communications specialists to deliver a more holistic view of corporate performance.
Course tutor: Helena Walsh - Managing Partner, Agendi
Helena Walsh is a dedicated multidisciplined climate and sustainability expert with vast experience leading organisations of all sizes to increase their action on ESG issues. Climate and sustainability has been the focus on her career starting out in engineering consultancy in the early 2000s and progressing into strategic management consulting. Her experience spans sectors offering sustainable design, strategic risk analysis and planning, renewable energy procurement, and best practice frameworks and reporting.
Course tutor: Victoria Tetzlaff - Manager, Agendi
With over a decade of experience in various Real Estate functions, Victoria Tetzlaff decided it was time for a change. Pursuing an MBA was the first step in broadening her business knowledge and seeking international opportunities. She discovered a passion for purpose-driven work, especially in sustainability and achieved the CFA in ESG Investing, equipping her to bridge the financesustainability gap. Currently, Victoria holds the position of Manager, where she leads diverse projects centered around sustainability strategy, reporting, target setting, and a range of other critical topics for a wide array of clients.
Course level
Core courses
Location
In-Person, City of London
Course dates
24 April 2026
9.30am
to 4.30pm
24 September 2026
9.30am
to 4.30pm
- IR Society members (£650 + VAT)
£780 - IR Society Premium members (course allowance included in membership package)
£0 - Non-members (£900 + VAT)
£1080