Build a strong foundation in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. Learn global frameworks, sustainability practices, and ESG integration to drive responsible, long-term business success. Sustainability Certification Program ESG and Sustainability Fundamentals
Environmental Principles Understand climate change, carbon footprint, and sustainable resource management. Social Responsibility Learn human rights, diversity, employee wellbeing, and community impact. Governance & Ethics Explore corporate governance, ESG compliance, and ethical decision-making.
In ESG and Sustainability Fundamentals, you will gain a clear and practical understanding of Environmental, Social, and Governance principles. This course helps you connect sustainability goals with business strategy, compliance, and long-term value creation. What you will learn Build Strong ESG Foundations
for Sustainable Business
ESG and Sustainability Fundamentals provides a comprehensive introduction to the key frameworks, standards, and practices that underpin sustainable business operations. You’ll explore environmental, social, and governance principles and learn how to integrate ESG into corporate strategy, reporting, and decision-making. Get a clear overview of ESG and sustainability, why it matters in today’s economy, and the global trends and regulations shaping responsible business. Understand the environmental side of ESG—climate change, emissions and efficiency, renewable energy, circular economy concepts, and how to assess environmental risks. Explore the “S” in ESG—human rights and inclusion, community engagement and impact, and employee wellbeing and labour practices that support resilient organisations. Learn the governance foundations of ESG—corporate governance models, transparency and compliance, and how boards provide oversight and accountability. Understand ESG reporting frameworks and how to integrate ESG into business strategy. Learn about ESG metrics, data management, and embedding ESG into decision-making. There are 5 modules in this course
Module details Introduction to ESG and Sustainability What's included 3 lessons
Module details Environmental Principles What's included 3 lessons
Module details Social Responsibility What's included 3 lessons
Module details Governance and Ethical Practices What's included 3 lessons
Module details ESG Reporting and Integration What's included 3 lessons
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What learners say about this ESG & sustainability course
This course gives you a practical foundation in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and sustainability. You’ll learn the key concepts, common ESG frameworks, and how organisations apply ESG to strategy, reporting, and decision-making. It’s designed to help you understand the “why” and the “how” of ESG—without jargon or unnecessary complexity. No. This course is useful for anyone who needs to understand ESG—business leaders, HR, finance, operations, procurement, compliance, risk, and project teams. If ESG is becoming part of your organisation’s goals, reporting, or customer expectations, this course will help you build the right baseline. No. We start from the fundamentals and introduce key frameworks in a clear way—what they are, why they exist, and how they are commonly used. You’ll leave with practical clarity, even if these acronyms are new to you today. Yes—especially if you’re new to ESG reporting. The course explains what ESG reporting means, how ESG metrics and data are typically handled, and how reporting connects to business strategy. It won’t replace a full reporting implementation guide, but it gives you the foundation to participate confidently in reporting discussions. Yes. The focus is on practical understanding—how ESG shows up in real organisations through policies, governance, risk management, targets, and disclosures. You’ll be able to connect ESG concepts to your own function (HR, finance, operations, etc.). Yes. You can learn at your own pace and revisit modules anytime. This makes it easy to complete alongside a busy work schedule. That’s a common concern. The course is built to help you understand how ESG connects to everyday business decisions—risk, compliance, operations, talent, supplier choices, and reputation. By the end, you’ll have a clear view of where ESG fits in your function and what “good” looks like. It covers both. You’ll learn ESG fundamentals and also how organisations integrate ESG into strategy, decision-making, and reporting. The goal is to help you move from concepts to practical integration. Yes. After completing the course, you’ll receive a certificate you can add to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or internal learning records. It’s a useful credential for professionals building ESG literacy. Yes. Teams often take ESG fundamentals together to build a shared language and consistent understanding across functions. For group enrollments or customised programs, contact us and we’ll share options. You retain access for an extended period after enrollment, so you can revisit the frameworks, concepts, and lessons whenever you need a refresher. This is especially useful as ESG requirements and internal initiatives evolve. Frequently asked questions
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