Principles of ESG and Sustainability for Business

$599

Total certificate cost

Online - self-paced

Learning modality

32 hours to complete

8 courses

Overview

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations are no longer optional; they’re integral components of long-term corporate success. ESG encapsulates a framework that evaluates a company's impact on the environment, its engagement with society, and the quality of its governance structure. Beyond mere compliance, ESG principles reflect a commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices that resonate with stakeholders ranging from investors and customers to employees and regulators. As consumers become increasingly conscious of their purchasing decisions and investors factor in non-financial performance, businesses are compelled to adopt ESG strategies not only for ethical reasons but also for enhanced resilience and competitiveness in an interconnected global economy. 

Developed through the expertise of distinguished faculty at ASU’s W. P. Carey School of Business and the influential School of Sustainability at Arizona State University, this educational series imparts learners with tailored insights that can be applied to a vast range of industries. The eight course series provides a robust knowledge of ESG concepts, approaches, and real-world impact. 

By harnessing these insights, participants are empowered to orchestrate judicious, ESG-informed decisions within the intricate realm of modern business. Through this journey, candidates are primed to take the helm in spearheading sustainable transformation within their organization.

About this course

By the end of the specialization, you will be able to:

  • Identify the definitions, scope and landscape of E, S and G
  • Learn the range of tools, standards and skills related to ESG and ESG reporting
  • Identify key elements of sustainable supply chain management practices
  • Build a comprehensive business case for sustainable material by understanding how materials impact your organization both directly and indirectly
  • Learn principles, boundaries and allocation rules of greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting including inventory quality, verification and goal setting
  • Contrast different approaches to designing sustainable products
  • Match circular economy best practices to your company’s business model
  • Learn basic financial modeling, tools, and concepts to help describe the relationship between financial markets, ESG and sustainability
  • Identify typical data for ESG reporting and explain the data assessment methodologies
  • Identify current standard ESG metrics used by management 
  • Discuss controls and processes necessary for quality tracking and reporting of ESG activities

Courses within certificate

What is ESG assessment and reporting? This course dives into suite data tools and frameworks that can be used to assess an organization’s ESG impacts. It consists of four modules. Module 1 offers an overview of ESG and ESG goal setting. This module covers topics related to the global context for ESG, why an organization should report its ESG impacts and how it should go about setting ESG goals. Module 2 dives in deeper to discuss data in the context of ESG. This module addresses topics related to the ESG data landscape, how one creates ESG data, and ESG data concerns. Module 3 is about ESG materiality. It explains what ESG materiality is, why it is important, and how you assess materiality within the ESG context. Finally, Module 4 offers a foundation for understanding ESG reporting. This module addresses topics related to the ESG reporting landscape, reporting trends, selecting the “right” ESG reporting framework, and how you go about developing an ESG report.

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