What is an Accreditation?

Accreditation is the formal recognition that a course or educational provider meets high-quality, globally aligned, and impact-driven standards in sustainability education. It helps:

• Build trust and credibility with learners, employers, and institutional partners

• Ensure educational content is aligned with key international ESG frameworks, such as:

  • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  • EU Taxonomy for Sustainable Activities

  • Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)

  • European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)

  • Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

  • Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)

  • International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)

  • Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi)

  • UN Global Compact Principles

  • OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises

  • IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards

• Promote continuous improvement in program design, delivery, and learner outcomes

• Safeguard learners from greenwashing and misinformation in the sustainability learning space

The Accreditation Process

1. Application: Providers submit an online application with supporting documents (syllabus, trainer profiles, assessment strategy, etc.)

2. Initial Review: Our team screens for completeness and provides preliminary feedback.

3. Evaluation: Independent ESG experts conduct a detailed review, with optional site visits or digital walkthroughs.

4. Accreditation Decision: We issue accreditation for 1 year, with clear feedback and a unique ID and badge.

5. Monitoring: Annual light-touch reviews and optional refresher trainings are required to maintain accreditation status.

Who Can Be Accredited?

• Training Institutions & Academies

• Universities & Business Schools

• NGOs and Nonprofits

• Public and Private Sector Learning Providers

• Individual Trainers and Coaches

Why Should You Get Accredited?

1. Enhanced Credibility: Demonstrates your commitment to delivering high-quality sustainability education.

2. Global Alignment: Ensures your content matches leading sustainability frameworks.

3. Learner Trust: Builds confidence with students, partners, and employers.

4. Market Visibility: Accredited providers will be listed on our global registry and can display The ESG Institute’s Accreditation Badge.

5. Competitive Edge: Distinguishes your courses in an increasingly crowded ESG training landscape.

Questions?

Interested in accrediting yourself, your institution, course or becoming an evaluator? Apply above or Contact us at: mail@the-esg-institute.org