Environment & Sustainability
ESG & Sustainability Fundamentals Course
ESG & Sustainability Fundamentals Course requirements and overview
This esg & sustainability fundamentals course gives sustainability leads, executives and compliance teams a practical route into understand the broader Environmental, Social, and Governance landscape. Delegates work through esg frameworks overview, reporting standards (csrd, gri) and stakeholder expectations, with clear tutor-led guidance, usable workplace examples and flexible delivery options for manufacturing, construction, facilities, engineering and sustainability teams.
Course outline
Module 1: ESG context and purpose
Understand how environmental, social and governance fundamentals, reporting expectations and stakeholder confidence connects to day-to-day work, certification expectations and business risk.
Module 2: Foundation learning route
Build confidence in core terminology, management system structure and practical next steps, using examples that suit sustainability leads and executives.
Module 3: ESG frameworks overview
Apply esg frameworks overview to realistic workplace situations so delegates leave with practical points they can use immediately.
Module 4: Reporting standards (CSRD, GRI)
Apply reporting standards (csrd, gri) to realistic workplace situations so delegates leave with practical points they can use immediately.
Module 5: Stakeholder expectations
Apply stakeholder expectations to realistic workplace situations so delegates leave with practical points they can use immediately.
Delivery methods
1 day · Foundation level · available through onsite, hybrid and online delivery. Pricing starts from £35, with options for individuals, teams and workplace delivery where available.
Delivered for up to 10 delegates
Blended delivery for teams
Remote delivery for individuals
What you will learn in this ESG & Sustainability Fundamentals
Who should attend
This course is suited to sustainability leads, executives and compliance teams working across manufacturing, construction, facilities, engineering and sustainability teams. It is built for delegates who need clear, practical guidance on environmental, social and governance fundamentals, reporting expectations and stakeholder confidence without unnecessary jargon.
Accreditation and certification
The course is delivered by experienced NDC trainers and supports practical competence in the relevant subject area. Delegates receive confirmation of completion and can use the learning to support internal competence, audit readiness and management system improvement.
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Use these routes to compare the course with the wider certification path and related training options.
Frequently asked questions
What is ESG?
ESG covers environmental, social and governance fundamentals, reporting expectations and stakeholder confidence. This course explains the terminology, responsibilities and practical steps delegates need to understand before applying it inside a UK organisation.
Who should attend the ESG & Sustainability Fundamentals course?
This course is designed for sustainability leads, executives and compliance teams and teams working across manufacturing, construction, facilities, engineering and sustainability teams.
How long is the ESG & Sustainability Fundamentals course?
The course runs for 1 day. Delivery is available through onsite, hybrid and online formats, depending on the needs of the delegate or organisation.
What does the ESG & Sustainability Fundamentals course cover?
The course covers esg frameworks overview, reporting standards (csrd, gri) and stakeholder expectations and gives delegates a practical understanding of environmental, social and governance fundamentals, reporting expectations and stakeholder confidence.
Is the ESG & Sustainability Fundamentals course accredited?
The course is delivered by experienced NDC trainers and supports practical competence in the relevant subject area. Delegates receive confirmation of completion and can use the learning to support internal competence, audit readiness and management system improvement.
How much does the ESG & Sustainability Fundamentals course cost?
Pricing starts from £35. Exact pricing depends on the delivery format selected and whether the course is booked for an individual or a team.
Can NDC deliver ESG & Sustainability Fundamentals training for a team?
Yes. NDC can deliver this course for teams using onsite, hybrid or online formats where available.
