Certificate in Corporate

Sustainability Management

 

Ready to lead the change? Enroll in our Certificate in Corporate Sustainability Management and gain practical skills to help you transform your career and your organisation.

Start date: 10 February 2025

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Why Choose This Course?

The Certificate in Corporate Sustainability Management meticulously designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills required to lead in the rapidly evolving field of sustainability and ESG principles. The programme comprises eight online modules, blending self-paced learning with live Zoom sessions, to address the growing demand in the Adria region for ESG and sustainability expertise across industries. It equips professionals with the knowledge and actionable insights needed to implement and sustain impactful initiatives within their organisations, ensuring the practical application of ESG principles beyond the foundational course.

The course fosters a deep understanding of sustainability strategies, ethical governance, and impactful ESG practices, making it accessible and relevant to mid-career professionals, entrepreneurs, and CSR leaders.

By completing this Programme, participants will be able to:

  1. Understand the foundational principles and historical evolution of sustainability and ESG.
  2. Analyse the environmental, social, and governance challenges facing modern businesses.
  3. Develop strategies to implement ESG principles into governance frameworks, operations, and corporate communication.
  4. Evaluate regulatory requirements at global, regional, and local levels to ensure ESG compliance.
  5. Apply key reporting and benchmarking frameworks to manage ESG data and meet investor requirements.
  6. Communicate ESG initiatives authentically, avoiding pitfalls like greenwashing and fostering stakeholder trust.
  7. Integrate sustainability practices into organisational processes, procedures, and value chains to drive impactful change.

Who will Benefit from this Programme?

This programme is intentionally designed to be non-industry-specific, providing a comprehensive introduction to sustainability and ESG principles that can be applied across sectors. Whether you are looking to build foundational knowledge or enhance the practical application of sustainability practices, this course offers value to a diverse range of professionals, including:

  • Mid-Career Professionals: Those seeking to enhance their understanding of ESG principles to integrate sustainability into their roles.
  • Sustainability and CSR Professionals: Specialists aiming to enhance their expertise, build valuable networks, and develop innovative strategies for driving impactful sustainability initiatives.
  • Entrepreneurs and Start-Up Founders: Visionaries looking to build sustainable businesses and embed ESG values from the ground up.
  • Communication and HR Professionals: Key individuals responsible for conveying sustainability initiatives internally and externally, fostering employee engagement, and aligning recruitment and retention strategies with ESG values.

This program is perfect for professionals eager to master ESG fundamentals and apply sustainability practices in real-world business settings. Whether you’re looking to elevate your career, drive change in your organisation, or just stay ahead in a fast-evolving field—this course is for you!

Key Features

Online and Self-Paced

Learn at your own pace with:

  • Engaging presentations
  • Video tutorials
  • Weekly live Zoom sessions for interactive learning and real-time engagement
  • Experienced mentors providing guidance, feedback and support throughout the programme

Certificate of Completion

Demonstrate your commitment to professional development in sustainability by earning a Certificate of Completion at the end of the programme.

Sustineri Partners is a MEMBER of the CPD Certification Service.

Expert-Led Content and Networking Opportunities

Gain valuable insights and real-world perspectives from international and regional subject-matter experts and industry leaders.

Meet your peers and colleagues from the whole Adria region. Share and gain knowledge, experience, visions and ideas.

Practical Application of Knowledge

Engage with real-world examples and case studies, fostering a practical and meaningful grasp of the concepts that you can confidently apply in your professional work.

Understand specifics of our region and best ways to apply international standards and best practices.

Course Overview

Module 1: Introduction to Sustainability and ESG

Introduction to Sustainability and ESG provides participants with a comprehensive overview of the foundational concepts of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors within the broader context of sustainability. This module delves into the historical evolution of ESG, key sustainability principles and the critical role ESG plays in shaping modern business strategies. Participants will gain the knowledge needed to understand the relevance of ESG in driving long-term value and responsible growth.

Module 2: Environmental Stewardship

The Environmental Stewardship module delves into the principles and practices businesses can adopt to showcase environmental responsibility and contribute to sustainable development. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of critical environmental challenges, including climate governance, resource scarcity, carbon management and biodiversity preservation. The module emphasises the transformative role of green innovation and technologies in minimising environmental impact and promoting sustainable growth. By the end of the module, participants will be equipped to integrate environmental factors into their business strategies, fostering resilience, enhancing operational efficiency, and creating long-term value.

Module 3: The Social Impacts of Business

The Social Impacts of Business module equips participants with the knowledge and tools to address the social dimensions of sustainability, essential for fostering inclusivity and building a resilient business model. Key topics include safeguarding human and labour rights, promoting diversity, inclusion and equality, assessing community impact, and understanding the concept of social licence to operate. Participants will also explore effective stakeholder engagement strategies to build trust and ensure long-term business success.

By the end of this module, participants will have a clear understanding of how addressing social impacts enhances business resilience, strengthens stakeholder relationships and contributes to business growth.

Module 4: Governance and Ethics

The Governance and Ethics module equips participants with the principles and practices of good governance and ethical conduct in business, essential for building trust and accountability. Key topics include integrating ESG into governance structures, understanding the roles and responsibilities of boards, upholding shareholder rights, and implementing transparent practices to mitigate risks. Participants will also explore ethical considerations related to bribery and corruption, as well as strategies for enhancing corporate security.

By the end of this module, participants will have a clear understanding of how robust governance frameworks and ethical practices drive sustainable business success and foster stakeholder trust.

Module 5: ESG Regulations

The ESG Regulations module provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of ESG regulations at global, regional and domestic levels. Participants will explore the regulatory landscapes of various jurisdictions and gain insight into the key regulatory bodies shaping ESG standards.

Focusing on corporate strategy and compliance in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment, this module equips learners with knowledge of the different types of ESG regulations, their enforceability, and the complexities companies face in achieving compliance.

By the end of the module, participants will be familiar with key ESG regulations and will be able to identify and navigate various corporate ESG obligations effectively.

Module 6: Measurement, Reporting and Benchmarking

The Measurement, Reporting, and Benchmarking module provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the essential frameworks, practices and standards that underpin effective sustainability and ESG measurement, reporting and benchmarking.

This module focuses on ESG data management, emerging trends and evolving investor requirements, equipping learners to navigate the complexities of ESG reporting, align with global taxonomies and meet the demands of sustainable investing.

By the end of the module, participants will have a solid grasp of key reporting frameworks, foundational principles of ESG data management and transparency requirements critical to sustainable investment and corporate accountability.

Module 7: Importance of Authentic ESG Communication

The Importance of Authentic ESG Communication module equips participants with the knowledge and tools to communicate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) efforts transparently and authentically. Participants will learn to identify and avoid common pitfalls such as greenwashing and greenhushing while exploring best practices for integrating ESG communication into corporate strategy.

By the end of the module, participants will understand how to effectively convey their organisation’s ESG initiatives, fostering trust, credibility and alignment with stakeholder expectations.

Module 8: Implementation in Business Practice

The Implementation in Business Practice module focuses on translating sustainability principles into actionable business practices. Participants will learn how to develop effective strategies and implementation plans, integrate sustainability into core business processes and procedures, and drive organisational change through effective change management techniques. The module also emphasises the importance of extending sustainability efforts across the value chain to create a comprehensive and impactful approach. By the end of the module, participants will have the tools to implement sustainability initiatives that align with organisational goals and generate long-term value.

Implementing Partners

Knowledge Partners

Certificate in Corporate
Sustainability Management

  • Access to all modules
  • Downloadable resources
  • Certificate of Completion

(VAT included):
1500

Meet Our Key Contributors

Biljana Braithwaite
Founding Partner and CEO at Sustineri Partners, Chair of Women on Boards Adria

Aleksandra (Sasha) Njagulj

Founding Partner at Sustineri Partners

Andrea Shemberg

Chair & Senior Advisor at GBI

Rikard Scoufias

Chairman of HEREMA – Hellenic Hydrocarbons and Energy Resources Management Company
Robert Spano
Partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP and Former President of the European Court of Human Rights

Vedran Peršić

Founder of PR agency – Peršić komunikacije, Public Relations, Marketing, and Public Affairs Expert
Nevena Dičić Kostić
Policy & Research Lead at Sustineri Partners

Vedad Suljić

Managing Director of CETEOR
Hazel Culley
Director at twentyfifty ltd
Nancy Mancilla
Founder and President of ISOS Group
Radman Šelmić
Advisor to the President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia
Ernest Vlačić
High Education Professor and RTDI/CRO Managing partner
Ruthann Bartello
Director, Stewardship, Morningstar Sustainalytics
Tanja Šebez
Specialist for sustainable business, Advantis Broker

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this course for?

This programme is designed to be non-industry-specific, providing a comprehensive introduction to ESG principles that can be applied across sectors. Whether you are looking to build foundational knowledge or enhance the practical application of sustainability practices, this course offers value to a diverse range of professionals, including:

  • Mid-Career Professionals: Those seeking to enhance their understanding of ESG principles to integrate sustainability into their roles.
  • Sustainability and CSR Professionals: Specialists aiming to enhance their expertise, build valuable networks and develop innovative strategies for driving impactful sustainability initiatives.
  • Entrepreneurs and Start-Up Founders: Visionaries looking to build sustainable businesses and embed ESG values from the ground up.
  • Communication and HR Professionals: Key individuals responsible for conveying sustainability initiatives internally and externally, fostering employee engagement and aligning recruitment and retention strategies with ESG values.

This Programme is ideal for anyone looking to build foundational ESG knowledge or enhance their practical application of sustainability practices across various industries.

How long will I have access to the content?

Once the programme starts, modules will unlock on a weekly basis, with a new module becoming available every Monday at 6:00 CET. You will retain access to all previously unlocked materials as you progress through the course.

After completing the programme, you will have three months of access to all course materials, allowing you to revisit the content at your own pace and reinforce your learning.

Please note that to receive your certificate, you must submit all assignments within three weeks of the Programme’s end.

Do I need prior knowledge of sustainability?

No, prior knowledge of sustainability is not required. This programme is designed as an introduction to ESG principles, making it accessible to participants from diverse professional backgrounds and industries. Whether you are new to sustainability or looking to deepen your understanding, the course provides all the foundational knowledge and practical tools you need to engage in ESG discussions and initiatives confidently.

How do I get my certificate?

To receive your certificate, you must:

  1. Complete all modules: Progress through each module and meet participation requirements.
  2. Submit all assignments: Submit your assignments within the required timeframe. Assignments are evaluated by both moderators and peers using a “Completed” or “Not Completed” grading system—no numerical grades are assigned.

Once all assignments are marked as “Completed,” certificates will be issued to participants. Please note that all assignments must be submitted within three weeks of the Programme’s end to qualify for certification.

For any additional information you may need, please feel free to contact our Programme Lead, Azra Becirovic, via email at azra@sustineri-partners.com, or by phone +387 61 355 378.