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Sustainability for Business: ESG Fundamentals

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations are becoming increasingly important due to regulatory pressures, evolving markets, and the values-based preferences of stakeholders, including investors, consumers, and employees. As ESG reporting becomes mandatory in many parts of the world, no business can afford to be complacent about its responsibilities towards the environment and society. Organizations that fail to manage ESG effectively will face significant operational, reputational, and regulatory risks. IMD’s Sustainability for Business: ESG Fundamentals course, in partnership with Coursera, provides a comprehensive understanding of ESG principles and practices, which are integral to the broader concept of sustainability. Wherever you are in your career trajectory, you will gain valuable skills that will empower you to contribute more effectively to your organization’s initiatives or boost your prospects if you are seeking to transition to an ESG-related role. Even if ESG isn’t directly related to your current profession, understanding this critical area will broaden your knowledge and enhance your ability to make informed, responsible decisions. Throughout the course, you will gain insights from IMD’s expert faculty, as well as from CEOs and business leaders who have successfully incorporated ESG into their business practices and policies. The program also features an immersive AI-powered simulation game, the ESG Metamorphosis Game. By navigating complex and engaging scenarios involving environmental protection, cultural preservation, and corporate responsibility, you will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to lead sustainable practices in the real world. On completion of ESG Fundamentals, you will receive a workbook to guide you as you implement your learnings in your organization.

Status: Environmental Management Systems
Status: Leadership
BeginnerCourse12 hours

Featured reviews

JT

5.0Reviewed Dec 1, 2024

a very well structured course on ESG, covering all of the most important fundamentals and key learnings that any business professionals should know. Highly recommended!

QT

5.0Reviewed Jan 15, 2025

I love the passion and dynamics of the teachers in this learning journey, I have captured the fundamental basis for this domain and I wish to continue my learning path in this area.

AP

5.0Reviewed Jun 2, 2025

Great content and clarity with good presentations and case studies. Plenty to study outside the minimum required, with lots of additional readings and videos.

JW

5.0Reviewed Feb 22, 2025

I very much enjoyed this course, it was very insightful, clearly presented, dynamic and interactive. I highly recommend it to have an overview on ESG concepts and trends

RA

5.0Reviewed Jun 23, 2025

Though the course is good. I found it difficult to access my course through the link provided by Coursera. I had to make multiple attempts before I could access the course.

SS

5.0Reviewed Jan 15, 2025

Great Sustainability content and overview! Excellent teachers. Thank you for this course.

NN

5.0Reviewed Sep 29, 2025

Exceptional, highly informative, well presented and kept me engaged

AL

5.0Reviewed May 12, 2025

I enjoyed this conceptual course on sustainability and ESG - and as the course highlighted it requires leadership, and may require a cultural change.

YA

5.0Reviewed May 19, 2025

I liked the course in terms of its practical aspect, the instructors' explanation and assessment quality.

JP

5.0Reviewed Mar 16, 2026

This course have been beyond my expectations: global, comprehensive and well structured, and going in deep in the topics discussed. Recommended.

HL

5.0Reviewed Jan 30, 2025

Fantastic course for learning the fundamentals of integrating sustainability and ESG regulations! The professors are very engaging and the course is well structured! Highly recommend

BC

5.0Reviewed Sep 21, 2025

Fantastic foundational course, rich in insights and great online facilitators. Contents are immersive and well designed online course!

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