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The Beginner's Guide to ESG

A crash course in corporate sustainability. Learn what ESG means, why it matters to business and how reporting works, with no background needed.

8 modulesAbout 1 hourSelf-pacedPay what you want

What you'll learn

01

What ESG means

Environmental, social and governance, explained from scratch in plain language.

02

Why it matters

How ESG shapes the way businesses are run, funded and held to account.

03

How reporting works

What companies report, why, and what the process looks like in practice.

Eight short modules in total. A 30-minute call with one of our experts is included.

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Choose what it's worth to you

The minimum is €3. Half of every payment goes to Doctors Without Borders, Norway. We donate quarterly and publish the receipts on this website.

Good to know

Who is it for?+

Anyone who wants to understand ESG: people upskilling or reskilling, and anyone exploring a career in ESG reporting. No prior knowledge needed.

How long does it take?+

It is self-paced. Most people finish in 45 minutes to an hour in one sitting.

What support is there?+

A 30-minute meeting with one of our experts.

Is it part of the YSA Certification Program?+

No, it is an introductory course. It will be added to the Certification Library as a bonus, but it is not covered in the exam.

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Next step

Become a YSA Certified Sustainability & ESG Professional

About 30 self-paced hours, with support along the way and a 1-hour coaching session. It leads to a CDP-recognised certification.

What's included

Carbon Accounting: Beginner and Leader Climate Risk: Beginner and Leader CSRD & Double Materiality 1 hour of personal coaching Certification exam

12 monthly payments of €99

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