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A Basic Awareness Course on ESG

ESG for Everyone — Become a Force for a Better Tomorrow

A foundational course introducing Environmental, Social and Governance principles for corporate learners, students, ESG professionals and training institutes.

60 chapters Self-paced Certificate on completion English
₹1,298

₹1,100 + 18% GST · one-time payment

  • 60 chapters with quizzes
  • Verifiable certificate on completion
  • Secure payment · Razorpay

Course overview

This is a foundational, plain-English introduction to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG). Across 60 short chapters you'll move from "what is ESG" to a working understanding of how climate, social and governance factors affect real businesses — and how they're measured and reported.

Every chapter pairs a focused video lesson with a quick quiz, so you learn actively and lock in each idea before moving on. Finish all chapters to earn your verifiable certificate.

What you'll learn

What ESG means and how to judge what is financially material
Climate risk, the GHG Protocol (Scope 1/2/3) and net-zero
The Social pillar: human rights, labour, DEI and supply chains
Governance: boards, ethics, executive pay and anti-corruption
ESG reporting frameworks — GRI, SASB, TCFD and ISSB
How to turn ESG into real corporate strategy

Who this course is for

Corporate & finance professionalsStudents and early-career aspirantsSustainability & CSR teamsAnyone who wants ESG fundamentals

Course curriculum

60 chapters
01Introduction to ESG and Materiality
02Introduction to Climate Change and Financial Risk
03The GHG Protocol and Emissions Scopes
04Decarbonization and Net-Zero Targets
05Carbon Offsets, Sequestration, and Greenwashing
06Renewable Energy and Procurement Strategies
07Climate Scenario Analysis (TCFD)
08Water Scarcity and Water Stewardship
09Waste, Pollution, and the Circular Economy
10Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and ISO 14001
11Introduction to the Social (S) Pillar
12Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD)
13Labor Standards and the ILO
14Health and Safety (OHS) and LTIFR
15Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
16Supply Chain Due Diligence and Ethical Sourcing
17Sustainable Agriculture and Deforestation
18Climate Accounting and Financial Impact
19Energy Efficiency and Operational Emissions Reduction
20Scope 3: The Value Chain Decarbonization Challenge
21Climate Adaptation and Resilience
22Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
23Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
24E-Pillar Conclusion: Integrated Risk Management
25Social License to Operate (SLO)
26Human Capital Management (HCM)
27Stakeholder Engagement and Materiality
28Ethical Supply Chain and Responsible Sourcing
29Diversity and Inclusion Metrics (Beyond the Board)
30Anti-Harassment and Whistleblower Protection
31Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Algorithmic Bias
32Product Safety and Customer Health
33Community Relations and Local Impact
34Indigenous Peoples' Rights and Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC)
35Customer Welfare, Product Safety, and Data Security
36Access to Essential Services (Digital Inclusion, Healthcare)
37Philanthropy and Corporate Social Investment (CSI)
38Social Return on Investment (SROI) Measurement
39Gender Equality and the Gender Pay Gap
40Workforce Training, Upskilling, and Future of Work
41Corporate Governance Fundamentals and Board Structure
42Board Independence, Competence, and Diversity
43Board Committees and Their ESG Responsibilities
44Executive Compensation and ESG Incentivization
45Shareholder Rights and Engagement (Active Ownership)
46Business Ethics, Anti-Corruption, and Anti-Bribery
47Tax Transparency and Responsible Tax Strategy
48Political Spending and Lobbying Transparency
49Integrated Reporting and ESG Disclosure Frameworks
50The Role of the ISSB and Global Baseline Standards
51ESG Ratings, Data Providers, and Benchmarking
52Integrating ESG into Corporate Strategy (Strategy Module Start)
53Greenwashing and the Risk of Misrepresentation
54The Global Convergence: CSRD, ISSB, and SEC
55The Circular Economy and Regenerative Business Models
56Stakeholder Capitalism and the Purpose of the Corporation
57Private Equity, Venture Capital, and ESG Integration
58The Role of Technology in ESG Data and Compliance
59Future Trends: Just Transition, Biodiversity, and Nature
60Course Conclusion: The Future ESG Professional

Awarded by ESG Research Foundation

A Government of India registered Section 8 not-for-profit (NGO Darpan, Niti Aayog). On completion you receive a verifiable certificate with a unique ID and QR code that anyone can authenticate online.

Your certificate

ESG Research Foundation
Certificate
This is to certify that
Your Name
has successfully completed
A Basic Awareness Course on ESG
Certificate ID: ESGW-ESG-2026-…QR
Issued on completion with a unique ID and QR code — publicly verifiable at esgworldwide.org/verify.

Frequently asked questions

What does the fee cover?+

Full access to all chapters, every chapter quiz, and a verifiable completion certificate. The fee is ₹1,100 + 18% GST (₹1,298 total), paid once.

How long do I have access?+

You get 6 months of access from the day you enrol — the course is about a month long, so this is a generous, self-paced window to finish comfortably. Your completion certificate, once earned, stays yours permanently and remains verifiable online forever.

How do the quizzes work?+

Each chapter has a short multiple-choice quiz. You unlock it after watching the video, and passing it unlocks the next chapter. You can retry if you don’t pass.

Is the certificate recognised and verifiable?+

Yes. It’s issued by ESG Research Foundation (a Government of India registered Section 8 not-for-profit) with a unique ID and QR code that anyone can verify online.

Is the payment secure?+

Payments are processed securely through Razorpay. We never store your card details.