Certified Sustainability (ESG) Practitioner Advance Certification Preparation
About This Course
This module is part of the full-time SCTP Sustainability and ESG Management in the Built Environment and Manufacturing programme. It equips you to apply sustainability and ESG concepts across business strategy, operations and reporting.
You will examine the business case for sustainability, regulations, GHG emissions, stakeholder engagement, Social Return on Investment, ESG ratings, responsible communication, circular economy, carbon reduction and life cycle assessment. The course also covers materiality, GRI, SASB, integrated reporting, external assurance and emerging sustainability trends.
Through case studies, discussions, simulations and practical exercises, you will assess ESG risks and impacts, recommend sustainability strategies and communicate performance responsibly. The course prepares you for the Certified Sustainability (ESG) Practitioner certification, which you will take after completing the course.
What You'll Learn
•Explain key sustainability and ESG concepts and the business case for adoption.
•Interpret global and local sustainability policies, regulations, Sustainable Development Goals and GHG emissions requirements.
•Assess ESG risks and their impact on businesses, society and the environment.
•Apply stakeholder engagement, Social Return on Investment and ESG ratings to support sustainability strategies.
•Recommend circular economy, sustainable supply chain, carbon reduction and life cycle assessment approaches.
•Apply materiality and sustainability reporting frameworks to communicate ESG performance responsibly and avoid greenwashing.
Entry Requirements
Polytechnic Diploma or equivalent certification.