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Governance for a Sustainable Future

Offered by: 

Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership

Earn: 

Certificate of Completion, CPD Eligible
Social Impact & Governance
Beginner
On howtoesg.org since: 16th October 2025
Last updated: 16th March 2026

About This Course

  • 8-week online course by University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL)
  • Learn essential principles of good corporate governance to align business with sustainability goals
  • Explore real-world case studies and frameworks including ISO 37000 and CISL’s sustainability models
  • Understand how effective governance drives transformative change and sustainable decision-making
  • Designed for professionals in management, finance, legal, marketing, and executive roles
  • Develop a leadership action plan to embed governance improvements in your organization
  • Estimated 64 hours of study, fully online with tutor support and flexible scheduling
  • CPD certified for professional development recognition
  • Ideal for those aiming to influence corporate sustainability strategies and meet regulatory and stakeholder demands

This course equips you with practical governance skills to lead sustainable business transformation and stay competitive in an evolving global market. Enroll to gain verifiable credentials and advance your sustainability leadership capabilities.

Who This Course is For

  • Designed for professionals across executive, management, and functional roles.

  • Equips you to become a changemaker within your organization.

  • Helps transition from traditional business thinking to a purpose-driven, value-oriented approach.

  • Suitable for those seeking to influence and lead sustainability and governance transformation in their context.

  • Ideal for individuals aiming to embed sustainable values into organizational decision-making and strategy.

£2,350

Quick facts

8 weeks (8-10 hours/week)
Online Self-Paced
Certificate of Completion, CPD Eligible
Beginner
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ESG Reporting & Compliance

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CSRD Starter Course

Offered by: 

Palau Project
€900
Unknown
Online Self-Paced
None

Best for:

ESG professionals and consultants responsible for CSRD compliance.
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ESG Reporting & Compliance

Beginner

Materiality assessment for ESG reporters

Offered by: 

London Reporting Academy (LRA)
$800
15 hours over 6 months
Online Self-Paced
Certificate of Completion

Best for:

For those needing a good grounding in sustainability reporting and materiality principles.
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ESG Reporting & Compliance

Beginner

GRI Standards Certified Course

Offered by: 

London Reporting Academy (LRA)
£700 or £1,200
12 hours over 2 days
Online Live (Instructor-led), In-Person
GRI Professional Certification

Best for:

For those wanting a formal GRI certification.
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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.

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