Professional Membership
Join our global community of sustainability professionals. Get recognised, access exclusive opportunities, and grow your career with The ESG Institute.
20,000+
Active members
160+
Countries
5
Membership tiers
4.9
Satisfaction rating
Membership levels
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Alumni
LESGI
Free
Who qualifies: All ESG Institute students automatically qualify upon enrolment.
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Associate
AESGI
$5
per month, billed yearly
Who qualifies: Senior Sustainability Advisors (free) and external applicants.
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Professional
PESGI
$10
per month, billed yearly
Who qualifies: Accredited Trainers (free) and professionals with 1 Diploma + 3 years experience.
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Fellow
FESGI
$15
per month, billed yearly
Who qualifies: Accredited Trainers with 10 years experience (free) and professionals with 2 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.
Global community
Connect with 20,000+ sustainability professionals across 160+ countries on Circle.
Professional designation
Use your membership post-nominal (LESGI, AESGI, PESGI, FESGI) and digital seal.
Exclusive events
Invitations to member-only webinars, roundtables, and networking opportunities.
Course discounts
10% to 50% off all Diplomas and Certificates, depending on membership tier.
Publishing rights
Contribute to The Sustainability Gazette and co-author research (at select tiers).
Mentorship & speaking
Access mentor matching and speaking opportunities (Professional and Fellow tiers).
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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 |
From our members
What members say
"The Diploma in ESG Strategy gave me the framework to lead our sustainability initiative with confidence. The community support made all the difference."
Maria Rodriguez
Head of Sustainability, Global Manufacturing Corp
"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."
James Chen
ESG Director, Financial Services Firm
"The Certificate in ESG Reporting was practical and immediately applicable. My employer noticed the difference in my work within weeks."
Amara Okonkwo
Sustainability Analyst, Tech Startup
"Becoming an Associate member opened doors I didn't expect. The networking opportunities alone have been invaluable to my consulting practice."
Sophie Laurent
Independent Sustainability Consultant
"The Institute's community is what keeps me engaged. Fellow members are collaborative, not competitive. It's rare to find that in professional spaces."
David Müller
Corporate Responsibility Manager, EU-based Energy 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."
Rachel Kim
Sustainability Lead, Fortune 500 Technology Company
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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