Akademia Kompetencji Przyszłości

Manager of Sustainable Business (ESG) (kurs w języku angielskim)

Termin realizacji szkolenia (od – do)

Opis szkolenia

The course covers issues in sustainable development, environmental management, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Particular emphasis is placed on organizational adaptation to the requirements of Fit for 55, the circular economy (CE), and ESG reporting in line with CSRD regulations. The aim is to prepare participants for new regulations and market challenges. With knowledge of initiatives such as Fit for 55, the European Green Deal, and ISO 14000 standards, participants will be ready to meet legislative requirements as well as investor and customer expectations. Preparing organizations for adaptation to changing environmental and social regulations contributes to building long-term competitive advantage and a sustainable brand image. The course responds to the growing labour market demand related to ESG and to investor requirements for sustainable strategies.

Training recipients – description of target groups

• Managers and specialists responsible for sustainability strategies in organizations, including ESG reporting and environmental management.
• HR, marketing, procurement, logistics, and supply chain professionals wishing to implement sustainable practices in their areas of work.
• Executives, COOs, and CFOs who want to understand the importance of ESG in creating corporate value.

Individuals interested in career development in ESG, e.g. sustainability consultants or environmental specialists.

Prerequistes:

• Basic knowledge of organizational management and business strategy.
• Familiarity with terminology related to entrepreneurship and organizations.
• Interest in the subject of sustainable development.
• Willingness to acquire new knowledge and develop skills related to sustainability.
• Motivation to improve one’s competences in the field of sustainable development.
• The course is intended both for beginners and for those already familiar with sustainability-related topics who wish to systematize their knowledge. No prior detailed knowledge of ISO standards or ESG reporting is required.
• Analytical and organizational skills will be helpful in understanding the course content and effectively applying the acquired knowledge in professional practice.
• Ability to participate in scheduled sessions, both face-to-face and online.

Conditions for completing the training (acquiring the competence/qualification):

Course completion requirements (60h - 56h sface to face + 4h online, 13 modules)

• Attendance of at least 80% of the classes (≥48 hours), including both face-to-face and online sessions.
• Achieving a minimum of 60% of the total available points (maximum 180 points in total).

Assessment components

• Active participation in classes, engagement in discussions, workshops, and group exercises – maximum 40 points (3 points for modules 1–12, 4 points for module 13).
• Final project demonstrating practical application of acquired knowledge and skills (e.g., preparing selected input elements for a sustainability report of a chosen organization, or developing a section of an organizational sustainability strategy) – maximum 50 points.
• Individual project presentation before an examination committee (assessment based on compliance with guidelines, substantive quality, and presentation skills) – maximum 10 points.
• Final test (covering the entire course material; minimum passing threshold: 60% of total test points) – maximum 80 points, consisting of 40 questions worth up to 2 points each.

Total possible score: 180 points

Passing requirements: minimum 60% (108 points) and at least 80% attendance.

Guidelines for the Final Project

The purpose of the project is to demonstrate the practical application of the knowledge acquired during the course by developing a selected element related to ESG – for example, an analysis of selected components of an ESG report compliant with ESRS, or the preparation of a section of a sustainability strategy for a chosen organization.

The project should be submitted as a coherent written report (Word or PDF format).

• Selection of topic and organization: Clearly define the scope of the project (e.g. “Emission reporting and carbon footprint analysis (Scope 1–3) in logistics company X”, “Plan for implementing a Green HR policy in a medium-sized service company Y”, “Development of a sustainable procurement procedure in the manufacturing sector (in line with ISO 20400)”, “Preparation of ESG report elements according to a selected ESRS standard in company Z”, “Double materiality analysis in company X from sector Y”, “Climate adaptation scenarios for organization Z according to ISO 14090”, “Analysis of marketing activities in accordance with ISO 14063”).
• Identify the organization (e.g. your own company, a public institution, NGO, or international corporation). Provide justification for the topic selection and its relevance to the organization/sector.
• Project objectives and assumptions: Clearly define the main objective and specific goals, indicating which sustainability-related problems the project aims to address or what improvements it intends to introduce.
• Methodology and tools: Describe the research methods, tools, and data sources used in the project, referencing applicable standards and regulations (e.g. ISO 14001, EMAS, ISO 14063, ISO 14064, GHG Protocol, ESRS, ISO 14090, ISO 20400, legal requirements).
• Results: Present the project results, including input data (observations, internal documents, public sources such as ESG reports or industry statements), analysis results (e.g. tables, charts, diagrams, schematics, benchmarks), and identification of problems, risks, or non-compliance issues.
• Recommendations and actions: Propose improvements, corrective actions, or new initiatives, justifying the proposed solutions (in substantive, economic, environmental, and social terms).
• Summary: Present the main conclusions and potential directions for further development or extension of the project (e.g. integration with an environmental management system, certification implementation, or preparation of a full ESG report).

Project Evaluation Criteria (50 points):

• Compliance with topic and guidelines – 10 pts
• Clarity of objectives – 5 pts
• Correctness of methodology – 5 pts
• Completeness, coherence, quality of analysis and conclusions – 20 pts
• Innovation and practical value – 5 pts
• Aesthetics and readability of the report – 5 pts

Guidelines for the Final Project Presentation

Presentation time: 10–12 minutes (+3 minutes for questions).

Format: multimedia presentation (PowerPoint, Canva, Prezi, or another agreed format).  Presentation structure:

• Introduction – topic, purpose, and scope of the project.
• Methodology – description of applied tools and data sources.
• Results – key findings and analyses (graphics, diagrams, examples).
• Recommendations – key proposed actions.
• Summary – main conclusions and significance of the project.

Presentation Evaluation Criteria (10 points):

• Compliance with guidelines (reflection of project content) – 2 pts
• Clarity and structure of delivery – 2 pts
• Visual quality (slide readability, aesthetics, appropriateness of graphics) – 2 pts
• Presentation skills (engagement, fluency, interaction with audience) – 2 pts
• Answers to questions from the examination committee – 2 pts

Teaching materials provided to course participants:

Multimedia presentations made available on the account od the participant.

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