Beginner
4 hours

ESG Fundamentals

Master the basics of Environmental, Social, and Governance principles. This comprehensive course covers everything you need to know to start your ESG journey.

SM
Dr. Sarah Mitchell

ESG Strategy Director

4.8 rating

2,450 students

4 hours

Course Content

4 modules • 17 lessons • 4 hours total

Module 1: Introduction to ESG

45 min

  • What is ESG?

    10 min

  • The Business Case for ESG

    15 min

  • ESG vs CSR vs Sustainability

    12 min

  • Module Quiz

    8 min

  • Climate Change and Carbon Emissions

    18 min

  • Resource Management

    15 min

  • Biodiversity and Ecosystems

    12 min

  • Environmental Case Studies

    10 min

  • Module Quiz

    5 min

  • Workforce Management

    15 min

  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

    18 min

  • Supply Chain Labor Practices

    12 min

  • Community Relations

    10 min

  • Board Composition and Oversight

    15 min

  • Executive Compensation

    12 min

  • Business Ethics and Anti-Corruption

    15 min

  • Final Assessment

    8 min

Your Progress

35%

3 of 17 lessons completed
What you will learn
  • Understand the core concepts of ESG
  • Identify key environmental, social, and governance factors
  • Recognize the business benefits of ESG integration
  • Apply ESG principles to real-world scenarios
Prerequisites
  • No prior knowledge required