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ESG Reporting (Certified Course)

April 2025 Updated

Welcome to our certified course on “ESG Reporting”.

One of the most importing internal and external tools for companies to effectively communicate the organization’s performance with stakeholders and investors is ESG reports. ESG reporting not only strengthens investor confidence and stakeholder trust but also attracts capital and secures long-term business relationships.

In this evolving regulatory landscape, we have designed a compact yet comprehensive course to help sustainability professionals and entrepreneurs become familiar with all the current developments in the field of ESG while becoming skilled in preparing transparent ESG reporting. Upon completion, you will receive a certificate that demonstrates your knowledge and commitment to quality ESG Reporting.

The course includes new sections on double materiality and an overview of CSRD and ESRS, following the Omnibus Proposal.
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Course Price:

380,00 $

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Skills you will gain

Reporting
Standards and Frameworks
Communication
ESG awareness
Leadership

ESG Reporting (Certified Course)

Throughout the course, we explore the latest legislative and regulatory reporting requirements and provide you with a step-by-step process for conducting an ESG Report, as well as the necessary information to optimize and enhance your organization’s reporting process.

Our expert instructors guide you through all the most widely used ESG reporting standards (such as the GRI, SASB, and ESRS), as well as the available tools for understanding how to report your organization’s contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals.

Through a mix of engaging videos, case studies, and resources, you will get a full understanding of how reporting is influenced by the global crisis, as well as how to communicate your report in an efficient and credible manner.

Enroll in our certified course to learn how to create quality ESG reports.

Skills upon completion

  • Understand legislative reporting requirements.
  • Optimize and enhance your organization’s reporting process.
  • Improve your organization’s transparency and credibility.

Table of Contents

In this unit we begin by focusing on:

– The understanding of the internal and external benefits of conducting a comprehensive, quality, ESG Report.
– The tips and tricks that will help you overcome the most common challenges in reporting.
– The latest regulations and legislations about mandatory reporting from various parts of the world along with their implications and requirements for the affected organizations.
– An overview of the changes implemented by the 2025 Omnibus Proposal.
Building on what you’ve learned, the second unit covers:

Practical tools to assist you in implementing effective stakeholder engagement activities.
– How to conduct materiality assessments to identify and prioritize the impacts on your organization.
– How to define a significant part of the report’s content and inform your strategy.
– A section on the principles and process of double materiality, including a case study to understand how companies already apply it.
Next up, this unit emphasises on ESG Reporting Standards:

– Familiarize with the most widely used GRI Standards and the SASB Standards but also the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), that companies operating in the EU have already begun to use.
Practical guides on how to choose the most appropriate one, how to use them, and how they relate to each other.
Moving into this unit the focus shifts to Sustainable Development Goals. We discuss:

– The tools available to incorporate the SDGs into the ESG report.
– How to avoid misleading the organization’s stakeholders about the organization’s contribution to the SDGs.
The final unit focuses on the responsible communication of the organization’s report, including its ESG performance.

– Present best practices to demonstrate how to maximize the impact of the report by selecting the appropriate content and medium for each stakeholder group.
– Discuss the global conditions of recent years, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the energy crisis, and their effect on the reporting landscape.

Accreditations & Memberships

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for anyone interested in developing an ESG report, understanding the most widely used ESG reporting standards, and communicating ESG performance to stakeholders. It is particularly relevant for: Sustainability – ESG Directors/Managers, CFOs, Corporate Affairs – Marketing – Communications Directors/Managers, Corporate Social Responsibility Directors/Managers, HR Directors/Managers, Environment, Health, and Safety Directors/Managers, Investor Relations Directors/Managers, COO’s, SMEs Owners/Directors. 

Unlock the power of your eco-skills and embark on your learning journey.

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Our certificate

Our course provides a valuable certification of completion that can support your career goals. This certification can be a powerful addition to your resume, LinkedIn profile, or portfolio, and can increase your visibility and credibility as a sustainability professional.


The knowledge and skills acquired in this course can help you advance in your current role, explore new career opportunities, or develop your own business venture.

Frequently Asked Questions

Take your time to look over the certified courses, identify which one (or more) best closes your knowledge gaps and meets your needs, add it to the cart, and complete the payment process as prompted. If you have a discount code, don’t forget to complete it in the coupon code field. An automated discount applies the final fee at the checkout.

You can pay online via Stripe with a credit card or debit, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal. Should you require an invoice, please provide your company’s name and VAT number, and we will email it to you within 24 hours of payment. In case you request an invoice for a large group of participants, you can also email us here

Upon completion of payment, you will receive a welcome mail that informs you about the details of the course and your attendance. Attend all online courses on the training platform. Always use your credentials every time you want to log in here.

Yes. You will need to have a good internet connection and always use the personal credentials you created to log in to your account and continue where you left off. In case you don’t remember your credentials, you can request to create new ones here.

We understand each participant’s unique schedule and progress, which is why we have set a 12-week timeframe for course completion. The timeframe is achievable based on the course content. If you need longer than the specified time, you can message us here to request an extension. If you haven’t managed to request an extension on time and your access is not available anymore, please send us an email to assist you with reactivating your account. If you decide to attend multiple courses, we will extend your time accordingly. We will also make sure that reminders from instructors are regularly sent out to help you manage your time prior to the deadline.

The aim of this course is to learn, understand, and gain confidence that your knowledge can be put into practice when you complete it. Please note that we offer a second try to ensure that you have the opportunity to successfully complete the course(s). 

If you still cannot manage to complete it successfully, there is a 15-day suspension period before you will be able to unlock your account and retake the test.

Instructors typically reply to any questions within 24 hours, except on weekends, when it might take a little longer. You can send your questions here or send a message via your mailbox on the training platform. Look out for any notifications, as we will schedule get-together online live sessions to reply to any questions about the course and exchange views and thoughts with current and former participants.

a. Each course is designed to fit in with your everyday life, whether you are currently working or have other important obligations during the day. Each unit will require an estimated time frame as indicated in the course information. 

b. If you manage to complete all units successfully, you are then eligible for certification. We will issue your personal digital certification directly after you complete the course. Don’t forget to share it on your social media network and upload it on your LinkedIn profile.

We strive to deliver relevant content that is in line with current information and the realities of sustainability. Although courses are regularly updated to include the latest insights, the certifications are valid for a period of 24 months. You can keep up with notifications regarding our revised units to renew your certificate.

It is not possible to download the full content of each course. You can only stream it online via the learning platform. You will be able, however, to download a summary PDF presentation after the end of each unit.

Head of
Course Development Team

George Markezinis

George is an Environmental Engineer, with an MSc in Environmental Management and Monitoring from the University of Plymouth. He is also a GRI Certified Sustainability Professional, and a lecturer at the New York College in Athens.

Through his experience, he is responsible for designing, creating, and delivering EcoSkills training programs. Over the last years George has designed various online training programs, while at the same time has delivered sustainability and ESG related trainings in professionals in Europe, the United States, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.

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If your company aspires to generate economic growth, protect its resources and ensure socially responsible operations, now’s the time to shape your company’s culture!

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