Progressive ESG Capability Building
The ESG Dojo
Close the Gap Between ESG Policy and Practice
Most ESG reports are written. Very few are lived. The ESG Dojo builds the capability, conviction, and daily discipline to make ESG real — not just reported.
The real issue
Why ESG Strategies Stay on Paper
Companies publish ESG reports every year. The frameworks are adopted, the policies are written, the committees are formed. On paper, everything looks committed. But when you look at what actually changes on the ground, the gap is enormous.
The problem isn't a lack of knowledge. Most sustainability teams know the frameworks inside out. The gap is between knowing and doing — between what the policy says and how people behave when no one is watching.
ESG change doesn't fail at the strategy level. It fails at the execution level.
You don't have a knowledge problem. You have an execution problem.
The Framework
The ESG Dojo
Most ESG training gives your team the frameworks and stops there. They can recite the standards. They can fill in the disclosures. But the organisation doesn't change. The ESG Dojo works differently. It builds the capability, conviction, and daily discipline your people need to make ESG real — not just reported.
The Dojo uses a progressive belt system, inspired by martial arts discipline. Each belt builds on the last, taking your people from ESG literacy to ESG mastery.
Why This Works
Most ESG training teaches frameworks and stops. The ESG Dojo combines PROSCI change methodology with ESG-specific strategy so that what gets learned actually gets lived. PROSCI provides the structure for adoption and sustainability. ESG provides the domain depth. Together, they close the gap between policy and practice — permanently.
ESG awareness and literacy foundation — a shared starting point for any team new to ESG.
For teams new to ESG or needing a shared baseline- ESG fundamentals
- ESG terminology and key standards
- Sustainability mindset and values
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Greenwashing awareness and how to avoid it
- Bursa Malaysia sustainability expectations
- ESG Awareness Checklist
- ESG Terms Glossary
- Personal ESG Commitment Sheet
- Knowledge check
Individual ESG awareness profile and ESG action pledge
Knowledge quiz — completion plus minimum knowledge score
Certificate of Participation
Completion-BasedBeginner ESG practitioner readiness — apply ESG thinking to your department's risks and opportunities.
For finance, compliance, and sustainability reporting teams- ESG risks and opportunities
- Stakeholder mapping
- Department-level ESG responsibilities
- Basic materiality concepts
- ESG data awareness and collection basics
- ESG Risk Snapshot
- Stakeholder Mapping Tool
- Department ESG Responsibility Matrix
- Case-based worksheet
Department ESG risk and opportunity map
Case discussion and ESG risk mapping — basic application demonstrated
ESG Yellow Belt Certificate of Completion
Completion-BasedESG implementation and reporting readiness — produce real ESG outputs and meet disclosure requirements.
For operational leaders, procurement, and risk managers- GRI basics and framework overview
- SEDG and regulatory context
- IFRS S1/S2 overview
- Bursa disclosure expectations
- Materiality assessment process
- ESG KPIs and data collection methods
- ESG Data Collection Template
- Materiality Matrix
- ESG Action Plan
- KPI Tracker
- Reporting Readiness Checklist
Draft ESG implementation roadmap for department or organisation
ESG action plan and reporting-readiness checklist — practical output submitted and reviewed
ESG Green Belt Certificate of Competency — subject to assessment
Competency-BasedAdvanced ESG strategy and integration capability — build governance structures and embed ESG into the supply chain.
For senior leaders, board members, and C-suite- Double materiality
- ESG governance structure design
- GHG Scope 1, 2 and 3 accounting
- Supply chain ESG assessment
- Sustainable procurement principles
- ESG risk integration into enterprise risk management
- ESG Governance Charter
- ESG Committee Terms of Reference (TOR)
- Double Materiality Mapping Tool
- Supplier ESG Screening Checklist
- ESG Risk Register
ESG strategic integration blueprint
ESG strategy case study and presentation — advanced application and integration demonstrated
ESG Brown Belt Certificate of Competency
Competency-BasedESG leadership, advisory and transformation mastery — the apex credential for those who design, lead, and sustain ESG transformation at the organisational level.
For ESG leaders, change agents, and programme owners- ESG strategy design at the organisational level
- Board ESG oversight and fiduciary context
- Assurance readiness for external verification
- Carbon transition planning and net zero pathways
- ESG change management and internal coalition building
- Stakeholder influence and ESG narrative communication
- ESG Transformation Roadmap
- Board ESG Briefing Template
- ESG Maturity Assessment
- Net Zero Readiness Tool
- ESG Advisory Playbook
Complete ESG transformation or advisory capstone project
Capstone project and board-style defence — advisory-level mastery demonstrated
ESG Black Belt Certificate of Mastery — subject to capstone evaluation
Competency-BasedHow Mastery Is Assessed
Assessment is layered and progressive. Higher belts are held to a higher standard of evidence.
The ESG Dojo Belt Framework is a proprietary ESG capability development framework by Dr Dayana Chaskar. It is designed for professional learning, organisational capability building and practical ESG implementation. It does not replace formal regulatory, academic or professional certifications issued by recognised external bodies unless delivered in partnership with an accredited institution or certification partner.
Credentials
Credentials & Reach
A proprietary structured pathway from ESG awareness to ESG mastery
Programmes
ESG Dojo Programmes
ISSB & IFRS S1/S2 Compliance
Navigate the new ISSB standards with clarity. This programme breaks down IFRS S1 and S2 into actionable steps for finance and sustainability teams, covering materiality assessments, data collection, and disclosure preparation that meets the new global baseline.
2 Days · Finance & Sustainability TeamsESG Governance & Board Readiness
Equip your board and C-suite with the knowledge, language, and governance structures to lead on ESG with conviction. Covers board charter development, sustainability committee setup, director duties, and fiduciary responsibilities in the ESG era.
1-2 Days · Board & C-SuiteESG Change Acceleration
The flagship programme. Built on PROSCI change methodology and the ESG Dojo framework, this intensive two-day programme gives senior management the tools to move ESG from policy to practice. Covers stakeholder mapping, resistance management, communication strategy, and building the internal coalition that sustains change.
2 Days · Senior ManagementSustainability Culture & Communication
ESG fails when it stays in the sustainability department. This programme equips middle management with the communication and influence skills to embed ESG thinking across teams. Real conversations, real stories, real behaviour change.
1-2 Days · Middle ManagementWorkplace Mental Wellness for ESG
The 'S' in ESG starts with your people. This programme addresses the mental wellness dimension of sustainability — building psychologically safe workplaces, managing burnout, and creating team cultures where people can sustain high performance without sacrificing wellbeing.
1 Day · Line ManagersConfronting Sexual & Power Harassment Social & Governance Pillar
A critical programme addressing the Social and Governance (S&G) pillar of ESG that goes beyond policy. Builds the awareness, courage, and structural safeguards needed to confront harassment in the workplace. Covers legal obligations, reporting mechanisms, bystander intervention, and creating a culture of accountability.
1 Day · All LevelsResults
Multinational clients trained, including TNB, HSBC, Sime Darby, EY, AstraZeneca, Khazanah Nasional and more across ASEAN and beyond.
Trusted By
Trusted By Leading Organisations
The Creator
About Dayana
Dr Dayana Chaskar is the creator of the ESG Dojo framework. She holds a PhD from Kyoto University, where her doctoral research found that organisations with strong cultural alignment between ESG values and internal behaviours adopted sustainability practices up to three times faster than those relying on policy alone. She is an EFFAS Certified ESG Analyst and PROSCI Change Practitioner with 17+ years of practice across 48 nationalities in ESG, Change Management, Leadership, and Strategic Communication.
Common Questions
Answers Before You Ask
The ESG Dojo is a progressive 5-belt framework that builds ESG capability from essentials to mastery. Inspired by martial arts discipline, each belt level — White, Yellow, Green, Brown, Black — builds on the last, taking your people from ESG literacy through reporting, integration, strategy, and ultimately to full organisational ownership. It's designed for organisations that are tired of ESG staying on paper.
Yes. All ESG Dojo programmes are HRD Corp claimable. Malaysian companies can offset training costs through their HRD Corp levy account, making it cost-effective to build ESG capability across your organisation.
The ESG Dojo includes six programmes: ISSB & IFRS S1/S2 Compliance, ESG Governance & Board Readiness, ESG Change Acceleration (flagship), Sustainability Culture & Communication, Workplace Mental Wellness for ESG, and Confronting Sexual & Power Harassment. Programmes range from 1 to 2 days and can be tailored to your team's context and objectives.
ESG change has a unique challenge: it requires collaboration across every function — operations, finance, procurement, HR, legal — not just one department. It also involves external stakeholders, regulatory timelines, and cultural shifts that go deeper than typical transformation programmes. The ESG Dojo approach combines PROSCI change methodology with ESG-specific strategy, built through years of working across 48 countries and cross-cultural environments.
Use the Discovery Call form below, email me@drdayana.com directly, or WhatsApp +60 17-262 2652. Dayana typically responds within one business day to discuss your organisation's ESG challenges, preferred dates, and programme fit.
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Tell us about your ESG challenges and what you are trying to achieve. We will get back to you within one business day to schedule a focused conversation about whether the ESG Dojo is the right fit for your organisation.
