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Sustainability & ESG Foundations
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A transformative journey into the heart of ESG and Sustainability Fundamentals, illuminating the path towards a future where businesses thrive in harmony with society and the environment. Explore the principles of ethical governance, strategies to bring your sustainability vision to life, reporting tools, global trends, pitfalls to avoid, holistic risk management approaches, and new business opportunities emerging from it.
Who is this program for?
Kaplan’s ESG and Sustainability Foundations course is ideal for professionals across all sectors, from energy and finance to education and healthcare, who want to drive ethical change within their organizations in the UAE, KSA, or the broader GCC region, in line with national priorities such as the UAE’s Green Agenda 2030.
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Sustainability and ESG Foundations
Guided learning + Sustainability reports + Material readings + Assessments
Sector-Specific Modules
Choose your sector + Guided learnings + Material readings + Assessments
Regional Modules
Choose your region + Guided learnings + Material readings
Final Assessment
To assess your understanding of the modules
Globally Accredited Certificate
Accredited by Kaplan Professional Awards (KPA)
Kaplan’s ESG program features
Accredited by Kaplan Professional Awards
Flexible On-demand Learning
Expert-Led Program
State-of-the-art LMS
Tailored Industry Insights
Comprehensive Assessment
Why do 54% of leading companies use sustainability and ESG for growth?
Discover how companies are using ESG to fuel innovation, build trust, and drive growth. This report explores key trends, regional gaps, especially in the Middle East, and how ESG can be a powerful differentiator beyond compliance.
Learn with UN award-winning sustainability and ESG expert
Melina Taprantzi
Melina is a social entrepreneur who, in 2020, was one of the seven women globally who received the prestigious “SDGs and Her” award from the United Nations and the World Bank for her work in the implementation of the Agenda 2030 for sustainable development.
She is a faculty member of various Educational Institutes, such as the Institute of Sustainability Studies in Dublin and the Athens Economic University and Business, where she teaches courses on sustainability, entrepreneurship, and social impact in undergrad and professional programs. She also organizes workshops on ESG for corporate executives in Europe and the Middle East. She is a TEDx Speaker, a BMW Foundation Responsible Leader, and an IVLP Alumna in the program of Social Responsibility and Innovation funded by the US Department of State.
Earn a recognized ESG certificate and LinkedIn badge
Participants who successfully complete will receive a Kaplan Certificate of Achievement accredited by Kaplan Professional Awards (KPA) and a digital LinkedIn badge to showcase their accomplishments, which will help them stand out in their professional networks. This course is equivalent to a Level 2 qualification.
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ESG Program
Includes Level 2 Awards, a KPA-accredited certificate, and a digital badge
USD 499
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What do sustainability and ESG Foundations mean in practice?
Building a shared understanding of ESG across organizations
Sustainability and ESG Foundations are designed to create a common baseline of understanding across teams, functions, and leadership levels. Rather than focusing on specialist roles alone, foundational ESG learning helps organizations align how environmental, social, and governance considerations are understood and discussed across the business. This shared language supports clearer decision-making, stronger governance conversations, and more consistent approaches to sustainability-related challenges.
From awareness to practical ESG capability
Foundational ESG course learning goes beyond awareness by introducing practical frameworks that help participants apply ESG principles in real-world contexts. This includes understanding how sustainability priorities influence risk, strategy, reporting, and long-term value creation. This approach helps participants connect ESG principles to everyday decisions, internal policies, and long-term organizational priorities without added complexity. By focusing on practical application, ESG Foundations support professionals and organizations as they move from high-level concepts toward informed action that fits their operational and strategic realities.
Supporting individuals and teams in a regional business context
In the UAE and across the GCC, ESG expectations are shaped by a combination of global standards and regional priorities. Sustainability and ESG Foundations courses reflect this context, helping participants understand how international ESG principles translate into local business environments.
For individuals, this builds confidence and relevance in professional roles. For organizations, it supports alignment across teams and helps embed ESG thinking into everyday business decisions. From a regional perspective, an understanding of sustainability and ESG concepts can aid in collaboration and building such efforts between regional GCC partners.
FAQs
Yes, Kaplan’s Sustainability and ESG Certificate is accredited by Kaplan Professional Awards (KPA) and is equivalent to a Level 2 UK qualification, ensuring international recognition and credibility across global professional and academic standards.
Kaplan’s ESG program combines global best practices with region-specific content tailored for the Middle East. Delivered by a UN award-winning expert, it features interactive, self-paced modules and industry-specific insights. Learners gain an accredited certificate, digital badge, and access to AI-powered learning tools.
Yes, Kaplan's Sustainability and ESG program is designed specifically for professionals at all levels, including those with no prior background in sustainability. The course begins with core concepts and gradually builds sector- and region-specific understanding, making it ideal for individuals looking to gain a solid foundation in ESG principles and practices.
Unlike generic ESG programs, this course offers sector-specific insights, regional best practices tailored to the GCC, and is delivered by UN-award-winning sustainability expert.
Yes, the program is fully on-demand, allowing you to start anytime and learn at your own pace. This flexible format is ideal for busy professionals who want to upskill in sustainability and ESG without disrupting their work schedule.
Yes. ESG skills are becoming critical across all industries. Whether you're making investment decisions, managing risk, leading teams, or shaping company policy, understanding ESG helps drive long-term value and meet regulatory and stakeholder expectations.
Absolutely. The program includes regionally tailored modules that explore sustainability priorities, reporting practices, and regulatory developments specific to UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the GCC.
The Sustainability and ESG Foundations course covers the core principles of environmental, social, and governance practices and how they apply to real business decision-making.
Participants gain a structured understanding of ESG governance, sustainability strategy, risk management, reporting fundamentals, and how ESG considerations are integrated into organizational operations. The course is designed to build practical knowledge that supports informed leadership, governance discussions, and cross-functional alignment rather than theoretical or policy-only understanding.
Participants gain a structured understanding of ESG governance, sustainability strategy, risk management, reporting fundamentals, and how ESG considerations are integrated into organizational operations. The course is designed to build practical knowledge that supports informed leadership, governance discussions, and cross-functional alignment rather than theoretical or policy-only understanding.
Completing an ESG course in Dubai or the GCC helps professionals and organizations understand sustainability priorities within a regional business and regulatory context.
Programs designed for the GCC reflect local market expectations, national sustainability agendas, and sector-specific challenges, making learning more relevant and immediately applicable. For organizations, this regional focus supports stronger governance, clearer sustainability strategies, and better alignment between global ESG expectations and local operating realities.
Programs designed for the GCC reflect local market expectations, national sustainability agendas, and sector-specific challenges, making learning more relevant and immediately applicable. For organizations, this regional focus supports stronger governance, clearer sustainability strategies, and better alignment between global ESG expectations and local operating realities.
Yes, the ESG Foundations program includes structured assessments and practical exercises to reinforce learning and application.
These elements are designed to help participants test their understanding, apply concepts to real-world scenarios, and build confidence in using ESG frameworks in professional settings. Practical components ensure the learning experience moves beyond awareness toward capability development, which is essential for organizations implementing or strengthening ESG initiatives.
These elements are designed to help participants test their understanding, apply concepts to real-world scenarios, and build confidence in using ESG frameworks in professional settings. Practical components ensure the learning experience moves beyond awareness toward capability development, which is essential for organizations implementing or strengthening ESG initiatives.
Yes, the ESG Foundations course can be delivered to teams and organizations as part of a broader learning or capability-building initiative.
Many organizations use ESG courses to build shared understanding across leadership, finance, risk, and operational teams, creating consistency in how sustainability decisions are approached. As with other professional development pathways, including programs that complement CFA qualifications, structured ESG learning supports long-term capability development at both individual and organizational levels
Many organizations use ESG courses to build shared understanding across leadership, finance, risk, and operational teams, creating consistency in how sustainability decisions are approached. As with other professional development pathways, including programs that complement CFA qualifications, structured ESG learning supports long-term capability development at both individual and organizational levels
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