Fellow Membership

Join our global community of sustainability professionals as a Fellow Member (FESGI), our highest tier of individual recognition for sustained expertise and leadership.

Fellow Member (FESGI)

$15

per month, billed yearly (once approved)

Who qualifies:

Accredited Trainers with The ESG Institute with 10 years of experience (membership free)
Professionals with 2 Diplomas and 10 years of relevant experience

What you gain

Fellow membership benefits

Fellow Membership recognises sustained expertise and leadership, with our fullest access to community, mentoring, publishing, and advisory opportunities.

Full community access

Join the full ESG Institute Members Community on Circle, connecting with alumni, associates, professionals, and fellow Fellows.

FESGI designation

Use the FESGI post-nominal after your name, along with your digital certificate and seal.

Eligibility to mentor

Mentor other members and contribute to their professional development.

Co-author reports and research

Collaborate directly with The ESG Institute on published reports and research.

Priority speaking consideration

Receive priority consideration for speaking opportunities across ESGI initiatives.

Advisory Council eligibility

Eligible to join The ESG Institute Advisory Council, our highest recognition for individual members.

Full details

Fellow membership at a glance

Benefit / Feature	Fellow Member (FESGI)
Who qualifies	Accredited Trainers with 10 years experience (free) and professionals with 2 Diplomas + 10 years experience
Membership fee	$15 per month, payable yearly
Community access	Full members community
Newsletter access	Yes
Invitations to events	Members-only events
Professional designation	FESGI
Digital certificate	Yes (Fellow)
Digital seal	Yes
Live access to The Impact Forum	Yes
Eligibility to mentor	Yes
Opportunities to publish	Co-author reports and research
Speaking opportunities	Priority consideration
Discount on courses	30-50%
Advisory Council eligibility	Yes

Diploma refers to Diplomas issued by The ESG Institute.

Ready to apply? Complete the application form below with your credentials and experience. Our team will review your submission against the Fellow Membership criteria and confirm your eligibility before payment is requested.

What Happens Next

Once we review your submission (usually within 2–4 business days), we will:

If approved, send you a secure payment link to finalise your membership fee.
If we need more information, reach out to you with clarifying questions.

Thank you for applying, our goal is to make the process smooth, transparent, and efficient. We look forward to welcoming you!

Questions?

Contact us at: team@the-esg-institute.org