Green Transition & ESG-Management

All markets experience fundamental changes due to the current transformation towards sustainability. Most companies have to change in order to maintain their market position and to develop promising strategies and business models.

This certificate course addresses experts and executives who want to further educate themselves on the topic of ESG management and sustainability in corporate management. It focuses on the fields of environmental, social and governance issues (ESG). The program equips participants with practical and theoretical tools to competently and entrepreneurially address challenges in the face of extensive regulatory, market-specific and societal changes.

Participants develop the necessary expertise and skills to successfully meet the complex requirements of the "green" transformation leading to a sustainable economy, especially in the context of the European Green Deal.. They develop practical, concise and relevant content, which they implement directly into their own practice using scientifically based tools and frameworks.

Supported by experts from science and practice, the participants develop the foundation of their sustainability strategy and subsequent reporting, learn from best practice examples and network with dedicated participants from different sectors.

After completing the certificate course, you will be able to

• identify and manage current and future challenges for companies and organizations - especially in the European context;

• understand sustainability as a holistic transformation process and integrative approach;

• identify and evaluate the risks and potentials of this transformation for your own company and initiate targeted measures;

• define, reflect and develop skills, competencies, attitudes and value systems related to responsible management and green transformation;

• classify, apply and implement regulatory requirements and options with regard to various sustainability standards and guidelines;

• initiate and accompany the necessary change processes in your own company;

• formulate the concept of a sustainability strategy, focusing on relevant areas of your company;

• create new networks and relationships in order to use synergies to promote sustainable development beyond your own company.

The part-time certificate course is designed for

• managers & managing directors;

• experts from product management, procurement, communication, marketing, brand management, controlling & finance;

• representatives in the field of sustainability, environmental management, quality management, energy management;

• engineers in the field of environmental & process engineering; environmental computer scientists; employees in environmental administration.