Environmental, Social and Governance Certificate

Environmental, Social and Governance

Environmental, Social and Governance Environmental, social and governance, or ESG, is the only way for businesses to operate ethically, legally and morally in today’s political and social climate, and it’s also becoming essential for businesses to remain relevant, profitable and highly attractive to investors.

We provide the ultimate guide to everything you need to know about ESG and how to integrate the principles into your business, no matter what its size or scope. We provide the full definition, legislative and legal background and explain the current urgency to comply and the serious consequences of non-compliance.

You will learn how to establish your environmental impact, measure and reduce the negative environmental effects and compile accurate reports for your stakeholders and potential investors while reducing your carbon footprint and attracting investor and consumer confidence.

We will show you how you can integrate social responsibility into the fabric of your organisation, by ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace, with equal opportunity for all backgrounds and lifestyles, as well as placing human rights and consumer protection at the top of your priority list.

Finally, we will provide you with a complete guide to the UK Corporate Governance Code, the most important guidance on operating ethically, properly and successfully from within your organisation.

What You Will Learn in This Course:

  • The background, definition and current urgency to comply and the consequences of non-compliance with ESG
  • How ESG ties in with UK legislative requirements, legal operation and corporate best practice
  • How to determine, measure, reduce and control your environmental impact and compile credible and accurate reports for stakeholders
  • How to implement and prioritise inclusivity, diversity, human rights and consumer protection in your organisation
  • About the UK Corporate Governance Code, and how to apply its principles in your company

The Benefits of Taking This Course:

  • Increase your sales by attracting new, discerning customers
  • Improve your staff retention, loyalty and output, by treating employees with dignity and respect
  • Attract new investors and drastically improve your shareholders' confidence

This course includes

24/7 Student Support

End of course certification

Lifetime access to your course

Compatible with modern devices

PLUS - Access to the exclusive New Skills Academy Study Group!
  • The full definition of ESG
  • The consequences of non-adherence for companies
  • The urgency for compliance in today’s environment
  • A glossary of relevant terms
  • Current ESG legislation in Europe and the UK
  • Establishing the boundaries of your impact
  • Measuring environmental impact
  • How to reduce environmental impact
  • Disclosure and reporting techniques
  • Greenhouse gases
  • Water usage
  • Waste disposal
  • Resource efficiency
  • Air, land and water emissions
  • The three pillars of social responsibility for companies: Diversity and Inclusion, Human Rights and Consumer Protection
  • The Corporate Governance Code - including the following
  • Board leadership and company purpose
  • Division of responsibilities
  • Composition, succession and evaluation
  • Audit, risk and internal control
  • Remuneration
  • ID: YDFT67YHJ
    certificate

    of achievement

    This certificate is presented to

    Your Name

    NSA

    For completing the

    Environmental, Social and Governance Certificate

    on 21st November 2026

    Selena Hurford

    Selena Hurford

    Course Tutor

    cpd

    Daniel Morgan

    Daniel Morgan

    Head of Academy

    Certificate Example

    Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

    The course is broken down into 5 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

    You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

    Once you have completed all 5 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 5 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

    The pass mark for the test is 70%.

    If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

    You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.

    You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.

    We estimate that the course will take about 4 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

    Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.

    I found this course very easy reading and thoroughly understandable. It was very well put together and you could always go back into the exact page that you left. It was very easy to leave notes and could always go back into them for a refresher.

    This course was very well thought threw and easy to move through each section. The self-assessment at the end of each section was very helpful and refreshes key elements that you needed. To be able to print this off was good as it provided a guide for yourself.

    I would recommend to my friends.

    Sandra Thomas

    I have started this course only 1 day ago and I cant stop studying. The information is very informative. I like the way the course gives you time to practice to get the skill right before you move onto the next subject.

    I am looking forward to completing the course so I can start doing the nails properly. Highly Recommended.

    Mia James

    Amazing course with so much detail. All the modules are easy to read and flow from one subject to the next. It was really easy to enrol on the course too and I received my log in information the same day that I enrolled. I would recommend the course to anyone wishing to pursue a course in floristry.

    Stacey Garside

    I had looked at a lot of different courses like this to help my CPD as an NQT. Not only was it super value for money, but really easy to use and work with.

    Having the opportunity to print or PDF information means I can keep any work as evidence.

    I have been very impressed with this course and will defiantly look to complete similar courses soon.

    Kim Hudspith

    After much searching, I stumbled across this online course which sounded perfect for what I wanted and was available at a very affordable cost. This is the first time I have taken an online course, so wasn’t sure what to expect or if my money was going to be well spent.

    The course is great, it was very easy to follow with simple, clear instructions and the additional use of video demonstrations that I found extremely helpful. It was handy to be able to print off all the course modules to keep for future reference and nice to receive a certificate upon completion.

    Whilst I will probably never have a career as nail technician, I have gained what I wanted from this course, lots of knowledge and new confidence to do manicures/pedicures on both myself, friends & family.

    Janice Waterman

    This course was amazing and fun!

    Not only was it very informative and well categorized and divided into easy learning sections, but also very complete and offering tons of valuable information to succeed as a Landscaper.

    The illustrations and photos are very helpful and provide a clear image of how to do things and how things ought to look and also help for future reference along with the worksheets that are downloadable which assist in the learning process.

    The course covers every aspect of Garden Design & Landscaping and it was a pleasure completing this course - highly recommend it to anybody with an interest in becoming a Landscaper or for the individual who has an interest in broadening their knowledge in the garden.

    Wayne Lavarinhas

    Duration:
    4 hours

    Access:
    Lifetime Access

    Approved by:
    CPD

    Learning Type:


    Text based modules  Images  Video learning 

    Cost:
    $120.00

    Environmental, Social and Governance

    Environmental, Social and Governance Environmental, social and governance, or ESG, is the only way for businesses to operate ethically, legally and morally in today’s political and social climate, and it’s also becoming essential for businesses to remain relevant, profitable and highly attractive to investors.

    We provide the ultimate guide to everything you need to know about ESG and how to integrate the principles into your business, no matter what its size or scope. We provide the full definition, legislative and legal background and explain the current urgency to comply and the serious consequences of non-compliance.

    You will learn how to establish your environmental impact, measure and reduce the negative environmental effects and compile accurate reports for your stakeholders and potential investors while reducing your carbon footprint and attracting investor and consumer confidence.

    We will show you how you can integrate social responsibility into the fabric of your organisation, by ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace, with equal opportunity for all backgrounds and lifestyles, as well as placing human rights and consumer protection at the top of your priority list.

    Finally, we will provide you with a complete guide to the UK Corporate Governance Code, the most important guidance on operating ethically, properly and successfully from within your organisation.

    What You Will Learn in This Course:

    • The background, definition and current urgency to comply and the consequences of non-compliance with ESG
    • How ESG ties in with UK legislative requirements, legal operation and corporate best practice
    • How to determine, measure, reduce and control your environmental impact and compile credible and accurate reports for stakeholders
    • How to implement and prioritise inclusivity, diversity, human rights and consumer protection in your organisation
    • About the UK Corporate Governance Code, and how to apply its principles in your company

    The Benefits of Taking This Course:

    • Increase your sales by attracting new, discerning customers
    • Improve your staff retention, loyalty and output, by treating employees with dignity and respect
    • Attract new investors and drastically improve your shareholders' confidence

    This course includes

    24/7 Student Support

    End of course certification

    Lifetime access to your course

    Compatible with modern devices

    PLUS - Access to the exclusive New Skills Academy Study Group!
  • The full definition of ESG
  • The consequences of non-adherence for companies
  • The urgency for compliance in today’s environment
  • A glossary of relevant terms
  • Current ESG legislation in Europe and the UK
  • Establishing the boundaries of your impact
  • Measuring environmental impact
  • How to reduce environmental impact
  • Disclosure and reporting techniques
  • Greenhouse gases
  • Water usage
  • Waste disposal
  • Resource efficiency
  • Air, land and water emissions
  • The three pillars of social responsibility for companies: Diversity and Inclusion, Human Rights and Consumer Protection
  • The Corporate Governance Code - including the following
  • Board leadership and company purpose
  • Division of responsibilities
  • Composition, succession and evaluation
  • Audit, risk and internal control
  • Remuneration
  • ID: YDFT67YHJ
    certificate

    of achievement

    This certificate is presented to

    Your Name

    NSA

    For completing the

    Environmental, Social and Governance Certificate

    on 21st November 2026

    Selena Hurford

    Selena Hurford

    Course Tutor

    cpd

    Daniel Morgan

    Daniel Morgan

    Head of Academy

    Certificate Example

    Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

    The course is broken down into 5 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

    You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

    Once you have completed all 5 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 5 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

    The pass mark for the test is 70%.

    If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

    You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.

    You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.

    We estimate that the course will take about 4 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

    Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.

    I found this course very easy reading and thoroughly understandable. It was very well put together and you could always go back into the exact page that you left. It was very easy to leave notes and could always go back into them for a refresher.

    This course was very well thought threw and easy to move through each section. The self-assessment at the end of each section was very helpful and refreshes key elements that you needed. To be able to print this off was good as it provided a guide for yourself.

    I would recommend to my friends.

    Sandra Thomas

    I have started this course only 1 day ago and I cant stop studying. The information is very informative. I like the way the course gives you time to practice to get the skill right before you move onto the next subject.

    I am looking forward to completing the course so I can start doing the nails properly. Highly Recommended.

    Mia James

    Amazing course with so much detail. All the modules are easy to read and flow from one subject to the next. It was really easy to enrol on the course too and I received my log in information the same day that I enrolled. I would recommend the course to anyone wishing to pursue a course in floristry.

    Stacey Garside

    I had looked at a lot of different courses like this to help my CPD as an NQT. Not only was it super value for money, but really easy to use and work with.

    Having the opportunity to print or PDF information means I can keep any work as evidence.

    I have been very impressed with this course and will defiantly look to complete similar courses soon.

    Kim Hudspith

    After much searching, I stumbled across this online course which sounded perfect for what I wanted and was available at a very affordable cost. This is the first time I have taken an online course, so wasn’t sure what to expect or if my money was going to be well spent.

    The course is great, it was very easy to follow with simple, clear instructions and the additional use of video demonstrations that I found extremely helpful. It was handy to be able to print off all the course modules to keep for future reference and nice to receive a certificate upon completion.

    Whilst I will probably never have a career as nail technician, I have gained what I wanted from this course, lots of knowledge and new confidence to do manicures/pedicures on both myself, friends & family.

    Janice Waterman

    This course was amazing and fun!

    Not only was it very informative and well categorized and divided into easy learning sections, but also very complete and offering tons of valuable information to succeed as a Landscaper.

    The illustrations and photos are very helpful and provide a clear image of how to do things and how things ought to look and also help for future reference along with the worksheets that are downloadable which assist in the learning process.

    The course covers every aspect of Garden Design & Landscaping and it was a pleasure completing this course - highly recommend it to anybody with an interest in becoming a Landscaper or for the individual who has an interest in broadening their knowledge in the garden.

    Wayne Lavarinhas

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