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ESG & Sustainability: ESG Corporate Masterclass (Udemy.com)

Gain a Competitive Edge by Learning About ESG Frameworks, Reporting, Investing, Program Implementation, CSR and more

Created by: GenZed Learning

Last updated January 2024

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What you will learn

  • Understand the true definition of ESG and the evolution of corporate responsibility to ESG.
  • Identify the differences and similarities between ESG and CSR.
  • Analyze ESG issues and their impact on organizations and stakeholders.
  • Evaluate the importance of ESG for organizations in terms of risk management, competitive advantage, access to capital, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder.
  • Compare and contrast different ESG frameworks for measuring, managing, and reporting performance.
  • Recognize the principles of ESG investing and how it differs from traditional investing.
  • Identify ESG factors to consider when investing, different types of factors/benchmarks, and investment strategies.
  • Identify the challenges associated with ESG investing, such as data quality, standardization, and transparency.
  • Identify key roles and responsibilities to drive ESG within an organization.

How it compares

Against the other 1,210 rated Udemy courses in Business on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.4 out of 5higher than 27% of them
  • Reviews2,658#254 of 1,211 by number of reviews
  • Length4.3 hourslonger than 66% of them
  • Last updatedJanuary 2024earlier than 74% of them

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Course Description

In today's global business landscape, companies that prioritize Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives have a competitive edge. ESG is no longer just a "nice to have" but a "must-have" for companies to positively contribute to society and the environment while achieving better business results. According to a study by MSCI, companies with high ESG ratings had an average return on equity of 10.1% per year, compared to 7.4% for companies with low ESG ratings. A survey by Nielsen found that 66% of consumers are willing to pay more for products and services that come from companies committed to positive social and environmental impact. (Source: Nielsen, "The Sustainability Imperative."

This course will not only go over the subject matter, but explore real world cases studies in 2023 to help you demystify ESG and lead your company towards establishing an effective ESG program or improving your current one. If you are looking for a career in ESG or just want to get certified and learn more about the topic, we’ve got you covered.

This Corporate Masterclass for Professionals in ESG and Sustainability will equip you with a deep understanding of the ESG frameworks and reporting standards, and how to navigate the alphabet soup of the ESG world.

You will begin by understanding the history and evolution of ESG, and how it is different from Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). You will learn about the relevance of ESG to your company, and the benefits of prioritizing ESG initiatives. By the end of the course, you will become an expert in the range of ESG frameworks currently available, and those that are coming down the pipe.

You will receive a roadmap for implementing an ESG strategy for your company, with practical tools and exercises to support you in your journey. You will also have access to case studies and real-world examples to help you understand how ESG initiatives are being implemented in different industries and contexts.

By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge and tools to establish an effective ESG program that positively contributes to society and the environment while achieving better business results. The course is designed for professionals who are looking to establish, enhance, or lead their company's ESG initiatives.

In this course, you will:

  • Learn the overview of ESG and sustainability, including the history of ESG and its relationship to corporate strategy.

  • Study the differences and similarities between ESG and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

  • Understand why ESG is important for organizations and the key reasons for its adoption.

  • Discuss prevalent ESG issues, including environmental, social, and governance issues, and how they impact organizations.

  • Examine ESG frameworks for measuring, managing, and reporting performance, including the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD), Workforce Disclosure Initiative (WDI), Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB), and World Economic Forum Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics.

  • Gain insight into ESG investing, including the key principles, factors to consider while investing, and different types of ESG investment strategies.

  • Learn how to implement ESG programs step-by-step, based on best practices.

  • Identify barriers to ESG adoption within an organization and explore ways to overcome them.

  • Discover key careers within ESG and their importance.

  • Stay up-to-date with the fast-paced changes in the ESG industry and have a sense of what's coming next

Join us in this Corporate Masterclass for Professionals in ESG and Sustainability, and discover how to establish an effective ESG program that positively contributes to society and the environment while achieving better business results. Enroll now and take your company to the next level.

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Instructor Details

GenZed Learning

Welcome to GenZed, where we believe that learning should be fun, engaging, and accessible for everyone!


Our team of passionate instructors are experts in their fields, and they're dedicated to helping you develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in today's fast-paced world.


Whether you're a Gen Z'er looking to upskill or anyone else who wants to learn, we've got you covered. In our courses, you'll find a mix of engaging video lessons, interactive exercises, and practical examples to help you master the subject matter. We believe that learning is a collaborative process, which is why we've created a supportive and welcoming community where students can ask questions, share ideas, and connect with like-minded learners.


So if you're ready to take your skills to the next level and join the GenZed community, we'd love to have you in one of our courses. Let's learn, grow, and achieve our goals together!

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Reviews

4.4

2,658 ratings on Udemy

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By Cheril Maruquel Ortiz Añino on 8/28/2025

ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) se refiere a un conjunto de criterios que las organizaciones utilizan para evaluar su impacto en el medio ambiente, en la sociedad y en la gobernanza corporativa. A diferencia de la RSE (Responsabilidad Social Empresarial), que tiende a ser más voluntaria y filantrópica, ESG es más estratégico, medible y vinculado al desempeño financiero y la gestión del riesgo. ESG ha evolucionado de ser un “extra” reputacional a convertirse en un eje estratégico para empresas modernas. A diferencia de la RSE, ESG es más medible, regulado y orientado a la creación de valor sostenible. Su implementación enfrenta barreras, pero también abre un abanico de oportunidades competitivas y profesionales. Adoptar una estrategia ESG sólida no solo protege a las organizaciones, sino que impulsa su resiliencia, innovación y atractivo financiero a largo plazo.

By Suhas Hone on 4/10/2025

Good , training material however chance of optimizing it further to avoid duplication of concept and its detailing . Would encourage possibly to work on Digital , VIDEO base training where ever possible . Further pls share ESG templates , KPIs , Monitoring , Measurement & action templates or example from real life companies ( Even OWN company itself data can be publish & shown as example nothing its not confidential rather its more open and helpful for quick understanding ) Its one of the Global concern inspite of Global Environmental Issues & rapidly changing situation , bug giants not coming forward to show transparency , openness or Challenge own process for most effective and efficient process deployment ( hide & sick still can be seen ) ! See huge huge opportunity Big threat for World , Plant its now or never situation for everyone , lets give back to society and Environment.

By Uddhav Pandit on 8/19/2024

I have a personal interest in sustainability and environmental issues. I would also like to consider making a shift from a finance role to an ESG consultant. I was looking for a very high level overview of the three pillars of ESG, the various frameworks on ESG, some implementation strategy and most importantly how I could prepare myself for the new role. This is exactly what I was looking for and the course provided this to me. The content of the course was also excellent.

By Winnie Onalenna Lekang on 8/8/2024

I am happy about all elements covered in this course. Like most I only had little understanding of ESG, however this year it become part of my deliverables, and I found it relevant to take this course. I am confident about taking this task on. Thank you!

By Alka Murli on 7/20/2024

Yes, taking the course has made me aware of the risks and responsibilities of corporates towards making a positive impact on the society and communities. I am better equipped now to analyse the present ESG practices in my company and advise a more suitable ESG investment option.

By Adam Calihman on 7/19/2024

The content is good, but perhaps a bit repetitive on explaining the value of ESG. I wish it got a bit more technical into each reporting framework. An issue I experienced was that the presentation uses many looped videos that are highly distracting and provide no additional information. I would find it more appealing to even see the presenter in person rather than watch looped GIF animations or stock video. Also, unlike other Udemy courses I have taken there not much downloadable content. Was a good fundamentals course but not a masterclass imo.

By Venkateswaran on 3/30/2024

ESG Program Implementation was a really good module; ESG investing however had a lot of overlapping content; the ESG frameworks were good but I thought there could have been some real-world or hypothetical detailed examples to illustrate the granular differences between the different frameworks and standards as they all again seem to be overlapping

By Rashmi Sattigeri on 3/4/2024

Enrolling in an ESG & Sustainability course has empowered me to grasp the fundamental principles and diverse facets of this critical field. Through this educational journey, I gained invaluable career insights, which enabled me to comprehend the various roles within the ESG and sustainability landscape and strategically position myself for future opportunities.

By Reatile Atlehang Mopeli on 1/6/2024

The course was a great detailed summary of ESG. As someone who has a great interest in this field yet had never been schooled in it, I walk away from the course feeling knowledgeable and confident about my relationship with the ESG field moving forward. Despite the above, I must add that more resources could have been provided (all the slides).

By Ivan Hung on 8/2/2023

Very clear and concise explanations, would highly recommend if you are getting started on ESG and want to know the fundamentals - even as a student, although the section on incorporating ESG practices into an organisation won't be as helpful, the other sections and modules really help you to hone in on the basics of what ESG is.

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