The ESG Institute Membership

Professional Membership

Join our global community of sustainability professionals. Get recognised, access exclusive opportunities, and grow your career with The ESG Institute.

22,000+ Members
180+ Countries
4 Membership tiers
4.9 Satisfaction rating

Membership levels

Choose your path

Alumni Seal
Alumni
LESGI
Free
 
Who qualifies: All ESG Institute students automatically qualify upon enrolment.
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Associate Seal
Associate
AESGI
$5
per month, billed yearly
Who qualifies: Senior Sustainability Advisors (free) and external applicants.
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Professional Seal
Professional
PESGI
$10
per month, billed yearly
Who qualifies: ESGI Accredited Trainers (free) and professionals with 1 ESGI Diploma + 3 years experience.
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Fellow Seal
Fellow
FESGI
$15
per month, billed yearly
Who qualifies: ESGI Accredited Trainers with 10 years experience (free) and professionals with 2 ESGI Diplomas + 10 years experience.
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Diploma refers to Diplomas issued by The ESG Institute.

What you gain

Membership benefits

Every membership level includes access to our global community, exclusive opportunities, and professional recognition. Higher tiers unlock mentoring, publishing, and advisory opportunities.

01
Global community
Connect with 20,000+ sustainability professionals across 160+ countries on Circle.
02
Professional designation
Use your membership post-nominal (LESGI, AESGI, PESGI, FESGI) and digital seal.
03
Exclusive events
Invitations to member-only webinars, roundtables, and networking opportunities.
04
Course discounts
10% to 50% off all Diplomas and Certificates, depending on membership tier.
05
Publishing rights
Contribute to The Sustainability Gazette and co-author research (at select tiers).
06
Mentorship & speaking
Access mentor matching and speaking opportunities (Professional and Fellow tiers).

Compare tiers

Membership comparison

Feature Alumni Associate Professional Fellow
Community access Alumni community Full members Full members Full members
Digital certificate — Yes Yes Yes
Digital seal Yes Yes Yes Yes
Live access to The Impact Forum — Yes Yes Yes
Course discounts Special campaigns 10-20% 20-30% 30-50%
Mentor access — — Yes Yes
Publishing in Gazette — By invitation By invitation Co-author research
Speaking opportunities — By invitation By invitation Priority consideration
Advisory Council — — — Eligible

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From our members

What members say

Maria Rodriguez
Maria Rodriguez
Head of Sustainability, Global Manufacturing Corp
"The Diploma in ESG Strategy gave me the framework to lead our sustainability initiative with confidence. The community support made all the difference."
James Chen
James Chen
ESG Director, Financial Services Firm
"As a Fellow member, I've gained access to advisors and peers who truly understand the complexity of ESG. It's accelerated my career trajectory."
Amara Okonkwo
Amara Okonkwo
Sustainability Analyst, Tech Startup
"The Certificate in ESG Reporting was practical and immediately applicable. My employer noticed the difference in my work within weeks."
Sophie Laurent
Sophie Laurent
Independent Sustainability Consultant
"Becoming an Associate member opened doors I didn't expect. The networking opportunities alone have been invaluable to my consulting practice."
David Müller
David Müller
Corporate Responsibility Manager, EU-based Energy Company
"The Institute's community is what keeps me engaged. Fellow members are collaborative, not competitive. It's rare to find that in professional spaces."
Rachel Kim
Rachel Kim
Sustainability Lead, Fortune 500 Technology Company
"The mentorship access at the Professional level connected me with industry leaders I wouldn't have met otherwise. It's transformed how I approach my role."
For organisations

Membership for organisations. Companies, institutions, and organisations can join as Corporate Members and gain access to community networking, employee training discounts, and visibility within our global network of sustainability leaders.

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