Protect, the UK’s whistleblowing charity, has 30 years of experience working with organisations and advising individuals. Our training is delivered by the same team that supports 3,000 whistleblowers annually, enabling us to intimately grasp the challenges whistleblowers face and the repercussions of organisational getting it wrong. Protect has collaborated with some of the top UK companies to develop best practices. Our training draws from a comprehensive 360-degree perspective on whistleblowing, setting us apart with an unmatched understanding like no other.

Why is whistleblowing crucial for your organisation?

Considering your whistleblowing arrangements and encouraging employees to raise concerns when building your ESG strategy strengthens an organisation's commitment to responsible business practices, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. It aligns with the principles of transparency, accountability, and ethical behaviour and can contribute to continuous improvements and feedback as well as public, legal and regulatory compliance.

What does the  ESG & Whistleblowing Masterclass cover?

During the two-hours we will tackle questions such as:

• Where do whistleblowing and ESG overlap? And how can whistleblowing help you to optimise your ESG strategy?
• What are your legal obligations under whistleblowing law?
• Can a disagreement on green strategy be a whistleblowing protected disclosure?
• How do you embed whistleblowing as part of your ESG strategy?
• What are the best ways to develop a culture and best practice in handling whistleblowers?
• This interactive ESG and whistleblowing session will outline and discuss the practicalities and considerations that come with dealing with such an important issue.

Who should attend?

If you're responsible for setting up, reviewing, or overseeing your ESG or whistleblowing arrangements or involved in any part of receiving or investigating a concern in your organisation, this masterclass is designed for you. Whether you are part of the Internal Audits team, HR, Legal function, hold a Speak Up or Guardian role, on the senior leadership team or are a line manager then our Masterclass will equip you with the knowledge you need.

Learn from the best in the field.

Our masterclasses are led by highly skilled Legal Adviser and member of our expert Advice Team. The Protect team possesses in-depth knowledge of the legal rights whistleblowers have at work and have worked on our comprehensive environmental whistleblowing toolkit and they will help to guide you through the intricacies of this vital subject matter.

Testimonials

"Superb content - presenters were very knowledgeable" - Government attendee

"The content was good and all new given it's such a new topic" - Finance attendee