


Qualification programme
MODULESThe ESG Academy is the first
holistic national qualification
programme for CSR and Sustainability specialists and covers the following topics: ESG approach to business management, ESG reporting and data requirements, Energy and climate policy, Climate adaptation and resilience, Green, circular and social economy, Sustainable finance and Business and human rights.
The goal of the ESG Academy is to prepare sustainability specialists to be equipped to meet the changes and developments in the sustainability reporting area. The tools and practical exercises provide interactive ways of learning and applying the materials to real work problems.

ESG approach to business management
Sustainability issues and themes, Context: climate change, demography dynamics, etc..

ESG data reporting
Data management. Internal and external/public sources. Disclosure obligations and international standards for integrated reporting...

Environmental pillar of sustainability. Green and circular economy.
The EU treaties, institutions and legislation, Subsidiarity and solidarity, EU agencies and organizations.

Social pillar of sustainability
Human rights and business principles. Stakeholder-oriented management approach, etc...

Sustainable finance
Introduction to sustainable finance. Steering capital for a sustainable future. The flow of capital in the financial system.

Energy and climate policy
Climate pollution. International climate agreements, The EU Emission Trading System, etc...

Climate adaptation and resilience
Concepts of climate change, climate adaptation, mitigation and resilience. Climate change scenarios and policy implications.

Business and human rights
Introductory human rights concepts. How can businesses Impact human rights? International human rights framework and soft law standards.
The participants will be prepared to apply their knowledge and contribute to a rapidly changing business environment that requires highly trained professionals with the capacity to adapt and improve skills

The ESG Academy is the first holistic national qualification programme for CSR and Sustainability specialists
Participants will be trained in the course of nine full days in the period 7 March – 16 May 2025.
Certificate
Participants will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the full course (5+ modules covered).
The goal of the ESG Academy is to prepare sustainability specialists to be equipped to meet the changes and developments in the sustainability reporting area. The tools and practical exercises provide interactive ways of learning and applying the materials to real work problems.