Industry-Oriented Professional Certificate

Professional
Certificate in ESG and Sustainability Reporting

  • Real-World Projects
  • Industry-Led Learning
  • Career-Focused Curriculum
  • University Certificate

Build practical expertise in ESG reporting, sustainability frameworks, and responsible business practices through industry-led learning, real-world case studies, and hands-on projects designed for today's sustainability professionals.

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At a Glance

Programme at a Glance

  • Learning Hours 60+ Learning Hours
  • Duration 10 Weeks
  • Learning Format Self-Paced + Live Online
  • Faculty Industry Experts & Academic Leaders
  • Languages English
  • Applied Learning Hands-on Projects & Case Studies
  • Capstone Project Real-World ESG Project
  • Industry Alignment Aligned with Global ESG Standards & Best Practices

Roadmap

Your Learning Journey

Progress through a carefully designed sequence of modules that build your knowledge and practical skills in ESG and Sustainability Reporting, from foundational concepts to a real-world capstone project.

Eight stages,
one capability.

  1. 1 Weeks 1–3 Sustainability Foundations
  2. 2 Weeks 4 Foundations of ESG & Responsible Business
  3. 3 Weeks 5 Global ESG Frameworks & Standards
  4. 4 Weeks 6 Materiality & ESG Disclosure
  5. 5 Weeks 7 ESG Data & Performance Measurement
  6. 6 Weeks 8 ESG Reporting & Communication
  7. 7 Weeks 9 ESG Reporting in Practice
  8. 8 Weeks 10 Capstone Project
  1. 1 Weeks 1–3 Sustainability Foundations
  2. 2 Weeks 4 Foundations of ESG & Responsible Business
  3. 3 Weeks 5 Global ESG Frameworks & Standards
  4. 4 Weeks 6 Materiality & ESG Disclosure
  5. 5 Weeks 7 ESG Data & Performance Measurement
  6. 6 Weeks 8 ESG Reporting & Communication
  7. 7 Weeks 9 ESG Reporting in Practice
  8. 8 Weeks 10 Capstone Project

Syllabus

Program Curriculum

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Topics

  • Introduction to Sustainability
  • Principles & Dimensions of Sustainability 
  • Evolution of Sustainability 
  • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 
  • Global Sustainability Challenges 

Hands-on Activity

  • Sustainability Reflection Exercise 
  • Discussion on Contemporary Sustainability Challenges 
  • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 

Assignment

  • Sustainability Assessment of Your Community or Workplace

Experience

Beyond the Classroom

Faculty

Learn from Industry Leaders

Practitioners who have authored the frameworks, led the disclosures, and advised the regulators.

  • Dr. Kavitha Rajan

    Head of ESG Research

    Rathinam Global University

    20 years · Carbon Accounting, GRI Reporting

  • Dr. Kavitha Rajan

    Head of ESG Research

    Rathinam Global University

    20 years · Carbon Accounting, GRI Reporting

  • Dr. Kavitha Rajan

    Head of ESG Research

    Rathinam Global University

    20 years · Carbon Accounting, GRI Reporting

Partners

Industry & Knowledge Partners
Delivered in Collaboration with Leading Institutions

This programme is delivered through a collaborative ecosystem of academic institutions, industry partners, innovation enablers, and sustainability organizations committed to developing future-ready professionals.

  • Rathinam Global University
  • Right Dots
  • NITI Aayog, AIM and AIC RAISE

Industry Perspectives

What Sustainability Leaders Say

Learn from sustainability leaders and experts about the importance of ESG reporting and essential skills for professionals.

“Rathinam Global brings genuine intellectual depth to sustainability education. The faculty are not just academics - they are practitioners who have written the very frameworks we learned. Exceptional.”
Portrait of Rohan Pillai Rohan Pillai Sustainability Manager · Mahindra Finance

Investment

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A transparent fee structure with no hidden costs. Everything you need to successfully complete the programme is included.

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  • 10-Week Programme
  • 60+ Learning Hours
  • Live Online Sessions
  • Self-Paced Learning Resources
  • Weekly Assignments
  • Real-World Case Studies
  • 3-Day Industry Immersion
  • Capstone ESG Reporting Project
  • Industry Review Panel
  • Professional Certificate
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Certification

Earn a Professional Certificate in ESG & Sustainability Reporting from Rathinam Global University after completing the program.

Sample Professional Certificate in ESG and Sustainability Reporting

Issued By

School of Sustainability & Climate Studies Rathinam Global University

Awarded Upon

  • Successful completion of all learning modules
  • Submission of weekly assignments
  • Completion of the Capstone Project
  • Meeting the programme completion requirements

FAQ

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Enrollment

Ready to Build Your ESG Expertise?

Join the Professional Certificate Programme in ESG & Sustainability Reporting at the School of Sustainability & Climate Studies, Rathinam Global University, and gain practical knowledge through industry-led learning, hands-on projects, real-world case studies, and immersive experiences designed for the evolving sustainability landscape.

  • Professional Certificate from SSCS, Rathinam Global University
  • 10-Week Industry-Oriented Programme
  • 3-Day Industry Immersion & Capstone Project

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