Schedule

National ESG Week offers a rich lineup of events, including visionary keynotes, hands-on workshops, thought-provoking panel discussions, and valuable networking opportunities. The week concludes with a prestigious awards gala recognizing those leading the way in ESG. Join us to connect, learn, and create a sustainable future!

2026

Webinars

Times: 10:00 AM CT & 3:00 PM CT

Monday, Sept 21, 2026 — Foundations & Strategy

10:00 AM — Theme: ESG 101
Description: Start the week with a clear overview of what ESG means, why it matters, and how it differs from traditional CSR. Participants will gain an understanding of global ESG standards and frameworks.
3:00 PM — Theme: From Compliance to Strategy
Description: Compliance is the baseline—strategy is the differentiator. This session explores how companies can embed ESG principles into long-term planning and value creation.

Tuesday, Sept 22, 2026 — Measurement & Reporting

10:00 AM — Theme: Proving ESG Impact
Description: Learn how to measure ESG outcomes effectively. This session covers KPIs, ESG ratings, and investor expectations, offering practical tools for tracking progress.
3:00 PM — Theme: Reporting with Confidence
Description: Transparency builds trust. This session explores reporting frameworks such as GRI, SASB, and CSRD, and shows how to present ESG data clearly to stakeholders.

Wednesday, Sept 23, 2026 — Innovation & Responsibility

10:00 AM — Theme: ESG Innovation
Description: Explore how technology and innovation can accelerate ESG, from carbon-tracking platforms to AI-driven governance solutions.
3:00 PM — Theme: Social & Governance in Action
Description: ESG is about more than the environment. This session highlights best practices in diversity, inclusion, human rights, and governance structures that drive accountability.

Thursday, Sept 24, 2026 — Futures & Roadmaps

10:00 AM — Theme: Case Studies in ESG Success
Description: Hear real-world examples of organizations that achieved measurable ESG progress. Learn what worked, what didn’t, and what others can replicate.
3:00 PM — Theme: Building Your ESG Roadmap
Description: Conclude the week with a guided workshop to create a 12-month ESG roadmap aligned with your organization’s goals, investors, and communities.

2025

Times: 10:00 AM CT & 3:00 PM CT
Dates: Monday–Thursday, September 22–25, 2025

Monday, September 22, 2025 — Foundations & Strategy

10:00 AM — Theme: ESG 101
Start the week with a clear overview of ESG fundamentals, regulatory expectations, and the evolving role of ESG in modern organizations.

3:00 PM — Theme: From Compliance to Strategy
Move beyond checkbox compliance to strategic ESG integration that drives long-term value, resilience, and trust.

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 — Measurement & Reporting

10:00 AM — Theme: Proving ESG Impact
Learn how organizations measure ESG performance using KPIs, benchmarks, and stakeholder expectations to demonstrate real-world impact.

3:00 PM — Theme: Reporting with Confidence
Explore leading ESG reporting frameworks, data integrity, and best practices for communicating ESG performance to investors and the public.

Wed, Sept 24 — Innovation & Responsibility

10:00 AM — Theme: ESG Innovation
Examine how emerging technologies, data platforms, and responsible innovation are shaping the future of ESG implementation.

3:00 PM — Theme: Social & Governance in Action
Focus on the “S” and “G” of ESG through discussions on workforce equity, ethical leadership, and governance models that ensure accountability.

Thursday, September 25, 2025 — Futures & Roadmaps

10:00 AM — Theme: Case Studies in ESG Success
Learn from organizations that have successfully scaled ESG initiatives and delivered measurable outcomes.

3:00 PM — Theme: Building Your ESG Roadmap
Wrap up the week with a practical session to design a 12-month ESG roadmap aligned with strategy, stakeholders, and long-term impact.

2024

Times: 10:00 AM CT & 3:00 PM CT
Dates: Monday–Thursday, September 23–26, 2024

Monday, September 23, 2024 — Foundations & Strategy

10:00 AM — Theme: ESG 101
Start the week with a clear overview of what ESG means, why it matters, and how it differs from traditional CSR. Participants will gain an understanding of global ESG standards and frameworks.

3:00 PM — Theme: From Compliance to Strategy
Compliance is the baseline—strategy is the differentiator. This session explores how companies can embed ESG principles into long-term planning and value creation.

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 — Measurement & Reporting

10:00 AM — Theme: Proving ESG Impact
Learn how to measure ESG outcomes effectively. This session covers KPIs, ESG ratings, and investor expectations, offering practical tools for tracking progress.

3:00 PM — Theme: Reporting with Confidence
Transparency builds trust. This session explores reporting frameworks such as GRI, SASB, and emerging global standards, and shows how to present ESG data clearly to stakeholders.

Wed, Sept 25 — Innovation & Responsibility

10:00 AM — Theme: ESG Innovation
Explore how technology and innovation can accelerate ESG, from carbon-tracking platforms to data-driven governance solutions.

3:00 PM — Theme: Social & Governance in Action
ESG is about more than the environment. This session highlights best practices in diversity, inclusion, human rights, and governance structures that drive accountability.

Thursday, September 26, 2024 — Futures & Roadmaps

10:00 AM — Theme: Case Studies in ESG Success
Hear real-world examples of organizations that achieved measurable ESG progress. Learn what worked, what didn’t, and what others can replicate.

3:00 PM — Theme: Building Your ESG Roadmap
Conclude the week with a guided workshop to create a 12-month ESG roadmap aligned with organizational goals, investors, and communities.