Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) for Employer and Business Membership Associations (EBMOs)

• The business case for EBMOs: This business case outlines how EBMOs are uniquely positioned to drive ESG, leveraging their existing knowledge and experience to enhance member resilience, performance, and income generation, while benefiting from ILO support to advance their ESG initiatives more effectively and efficiently.
• The business case for companies: this business case demonstrates the tangible benefits of adopting ESG practices for companies, including enhanced reputation, improved risk management, access to new markets, and long-term financial sustainability. 
  EBMOs can customize it by adding their name to raise awareness among their members.

ESG Leadership essentials: a training course for businesses

The course is designed for delivery by EBMOs, allowing customization to fit the specific needs and circumstances of their members.

The training course equips enterprises with the tools, skills and practical know-how necessary to effectively introduce ESG into their operations. It is designed for Employer and Business Membership Organizations (EBMOs) worldwide to deliver as a new training course or service for their members.

This short promotional video provides more information on the training course. The video can easily be amended by EBMOs. For instance, they can add their logo. The video can then be used to promote the training course to members.

The training course helps enterprises to:

• Understand the key principles and components of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), including the business case.
• Assess and manage the risks and opportunities associated with ESG factors, and effectively report on progress.

Materials

• Training manual: Training Manual Leading on ESG
• Module 1 - Introduction
• Module 2 – What is ESG
• Module 3 – The business case
• Module 4 – Materiality assessment
• Module 5 - ESG reporting
• Module 6 - Sustainable financing
• Module 7 – From where to start

To access the full training package, including video lessons, exercises, and handouts, please visit the ITCILO eCampus page. Access requires approval—please request it by contacting [email protected].

Environmental Social Governance (ESG) and its implications for medium-sized enterprises in Africa

This training guide explains how trends and legislation in Environmental Social Governance (ESG) issues have a direct relevance to enterprises throughout the continent and how employer and business membership organizations can support them.

New Leader Environmental Social Governance (ESG)Training

Helping your business navigate a changing environment

ESG Tanzania State of Play

This national report provides a comprehensive analysis of the ESG landscape in Tanzania, highlighting key findings on awareness, implementation gaps, and sector-specific impacts, while offering strategic recommendations to position the Association of Tanzanian Employers (ATE) as a pivotal actor in promoting ESG compliance and cultural transformation across the business sector.

ESG Uganda State of Play

This national report provides a comprehensive analysis of the ESG landscape in Uganda, offering key insights into regulatory frameworks, employer perspectives on ESG risks and opportunities, sector-specific pressures, and the role of financial institutions in supporting ESG-aligned businesses. It highlights gaps in awareness and implementation while identifying strategic actions to enhance ESG integration. The report positions the Federation of Uganda Employers (FUE) as a key driver in advancing ESG compliance and fostering sustainable business practices, leveraging its research, advocacy, and training expertise.

The Paraguayan Industrial Union Case Study: This case study explores how the Unión Industrial Paraguaya (UIP) is promoting responsible business conduct and advancing the green transition in Paraguay. Through strategic public-private dialogue and the development of tailored tools and training, UIP is helping micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) integrate sustainability into their operations and enhance their competitiveness.

Business Chamber Queensland Case Study: This case study highlights how Business Chamber Queensland has supported over 1,600 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Australia since launching its first sustainability services in 2014. By offering tailored ESG programmes—from energy, water, and waste efficiency to carbon management and inclusive workforce practices—the Chamber has helped businesses reduce costs, improve resilience, and prepare for future sustainability challenges.

Sustainability in the palm growers’ association of Guatemala: As environmental risks intensify and international regulatory pressure on sustainable practices increases, the urgency to strengthen ESG frameworks across the sector becomes ever more pressing. To support this transition, GREPALMA, the Guatemalan Palm Growers' Association (Gremial de Palmicultores de Guatemala), has taken a proactive role in advancing sustainability in the palm oil industry. By promoting ESG best practices, increasing awareness among producers, and strengthening compliance with international norms and standards, GREPALMA is helping to position Guatemala as a leader in sustainable palm oil production, ensuring long-term economic resilience while safeguarding the environment.

Case study - Federation of Kenya Employers' ESG training service: This case study highlights the Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) efforts to promote ESG practices among its members, focusing on the development and delivery of targeted ESG training services that address the unique challenges faced by Kenyan businesses, particularly SMEs, in adopting sustainable practices.

• ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work
• ILO Helpdesk for Business on International Labour Standards
• Putting the I in ESG: Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities as Strategic Advantage of Sustainability Practices for Corporates and Investors
• Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy (MNE Declaration)

• The Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) conducted a TOT on ESG 
• ESG Leadership Essentials Course - Successful Completion

• The Association of Tanzanian Employers launched the ESG 'State of Play' Report
   
• Strengthening employer capacities on Environmental, Social and Governance issues in Tokyo
• Philippine employers trained on sustainability in 2025 learning series