Description
Certification Name: Certified Sustainability & ESG Manager
Global Occupational Skill Standard – GOSS ID: GOSS/M/CSESGM/V1
Eligibility: Graduation or Equivalent or minimum 2 years of relevant experience (experience-based learners can directly enroll and certify).
Objective: The Certified Sustainability & ESG Manager course is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills to lead sustainability initiatives and manage Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices within organizations. It focuses on sustainable business strategies, ESG reporting, regulatory compliance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
Certification: Within 5 days after Completion of Online Assessment.
Get ready to join the Journey to become a GSDCI Certified Professional – International Certification and Assessment Body.
Steps to become a GSDCI Certified Professional:
Step 1: Select your certification you want to pursue.
Step 2: Click on get certified tab, new pop up window will open.
Step 3: Click on pay certification fee, you will be redirected to billing details page.
Step 4: Fill your details and click on pay certification fee, you will be redirected to payment gateway, pay fee by any available options like Card (Debit/Credit), Wallet, Paytm, Net banking, UPI and Google pay.
Step 5: You will get Login Credentials of Online E-Books and Online assessment link on your email id, within 48 hrs of payment.
Step 6: After completion of online assessment, you can download your Certificate Immediately.
Assessment Modules:
Module 1: ESG Foundations & Strategy: Definition and evolution of ESG, Business case for ESG integration, Stakeholder theory and ESG value drivers, ESG maturity models and assessment, Aligning ESG with corporate strategy, ESG risk and opportunity mapping
Module 2: Environmental Pillar (E): Climate change and greenhouse gas management, Resource efficiency and circular economy, Biodiversity and ecosystem impact, Pollution control and waste management, Renewable energy and energy transition, Environmental management systems and certification
Module 3: Social Pillar (S): Human rights and labor standards, Diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI), Community engagement and social investment, Employee health, safety & well‑being, Supply chain social responsibility, Social risk assessment and mitigation
Module 4: Governance Pillar (G): Corporate governance structures & board oversight, Ethics, compliance & anti‑corruption practices, Transparency and accountability in decision‑making, ESG roles and governance frameworks, Risk management and ESG governance, Executive compensation and ESG‑linked incentives
Module 5: ESG Metrics, Reporting & Disclosure: ESG frameworks and standards (e.g. GRI, SASB, TCFD), Materiality assessment and double‑materiality, ESG KPI definition and performance measurement, ESG data collection, validation & assurance, ESG report preparation and credibility, Preventing greenwashing and building stakeholder trust
Module 6: ESG Implementation & Future Trends: ESG strategy implementation and roadmap, Embedding ESG culture and change management, Sustainable finance and ESG investment integration, Emerging ESG trends (net zero, circular supply chains), ESG innovation and technology (AI, blockchain), Monitoring, review & continuous improvement of ESG performance
GSDCI Online Assessment Detail:
- Duration- 60 minutes.
- Number of Questions- 30.
- Number of Questions from each module: 5.
- Language: English.
- Exam Type: Multiple Choice Questions.
- Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 50%.
- There is no negative marking in any module.
| Marking System: | |||
| S.No. | No. of Questions | Marks Each Question | Total Marks |
| 1 | 10 | 5 | 50 |
| 2 | 5 | 4 | 20 |
| 3 | 5 | 3 | 15 |
| 4 | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| 30 | 100 | ||
| How Students will be Graded: | |||
| S.No. | Marks | Grade | |
| 1 | 91-100 | O (Outstanding) | |
| 2 | 81-90 | A+ (Excellent) | |
| 3 | 71-80 | A (Very Good) | |
| 4 | 61-70 | B (Good) | |
| 5 | 50-60 | P (Pass) | |
| 6 | 0-49 | F (Fail) | |
Benefits of Certification:
🌍 1. Global Recognition & Credibility – Stand out worldwide with a certification that opens doors across borders. Trusted by employers, respected by institutions, and recognized in over 100 countries.
📜 2. Quality Assurance through ISO Certification – Certified to global ISO standards, our programs deliver excellence, consistency, and a benchmarked learning experience that speaks for itself.
💼 3. Career Advancement & Employability – Enhances your resume and increases chances of promotions or job offers.
🤝 4. Non-Profit Trust Factor – Certifications from non-profit organizations are mission-driven rather than profit-driven.
📚 5. Access to Verified Learning & Resources – Often includes e-books, mock tests, and online support without hidden costs.
🔍 6. Transparency & Online Verification – Certifications come with a unique Enrolment ID for easy online verification by employers and institutions.
⏳ 7. Lifetime or Long-Term Validity – Certifications usually have lifetime validity or long-term recognition, reducing the need for frequent renewals.
