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Facilitated ESG Course for Small Businesses

Offered by: 

Organisation for Responsible Businesses (ORB)

Earn: 

Certificate of Completion
ESG Strategy & Leadership
Beginner
On howtoesg.org since: 9th April 2026
Last updated: 25th May 2026

About This Course

The 6 week facilitated ESG course for small businesses covers the ESG agenda (Environment, Social, Governance) including UK legislation and best practice in a way that is suitable for small businesses from a sole proprietor upwards.

An ESG Framework

The course covers the ESG framework that forms the basis of Responsible Business Standard certification.

The course has been developed by, and is delivered by the Organisation for Responsible Businesses.

The Responsible Business Standard certification was delivered in conjunction with, and validated by, Anglia Ruskin University

Commitment

The course includes  a short introductory session, plus 6 x one-hour online sessions with a small cohort limited to eight people.

In between each facilitated session, attendees are required to work through an allocated section of the online course in their own time.

Who This Course is For

Suitable for small businesses, from a sole proprietor upwards.

£150

Upcoming dates

Quick facts

6.5+ hours total over 6 weeks
Online Live (Instructor-led)
Certificate of Completion
Beginner
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Carbon Reduction Policy Template

For small businesses in the Professional Services sector

  • Follows international best practice
  • MS Word format for easy adapting & copy pasting
  • Multiple wording options for different ambition levels
  • In-template guidance and notes

Please respond to the below question to download your free policy template. This really helps us continue to create useful guidance.

Please note this is a MS Word file and once it downloads you may need to look for it in your Downloads folder!