This foundational unit includes the updated ICAEW Sustainability Certificate for 2025, an essential starting point for anyone new to sustainability or looking to refresh their knowledge.
Course overview
The revised ICAEW Sustainability Certificate equips accountants and other finance professionals with the practical knowledge and skills to integrate sustainability reporting into their organisations.
After completion of ICAEW’s online certificate, finance professionals will be able to confidently partner with sustainability experts to identify climate-related risks and incorporate performance and financial metrics into:
- risk management,
- financial planning and analysis, and
- ESG/sustainability reporting.
Modules:
- Introduction to sustainability and ESG
- Climate change – risks, opportunities and reporting
- Sustainability and ESG assessments – process, principles and the role of accountants
- Analysing, interpreting and applying ESG/Sustainability assessments
- Final Case Study Business/Practice
Time: 13 hours
Find out more
For more details of all of the units and courses of ICAEW's Sustainability Accelerator Programme.
Download the brochureSustainability Accelerator Programme
These elearning resources equip finance professionals with the strategic insight and technical expertise required to lead sustainability and ESG initiatives in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape. ICAEW members can access for free.
