Black Friday 2025 Early Access Sale
As global sustainability regulations accelerate, 2025 is shaping up to be a defining year for ESG professionals. New reporting requirements, such as the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the ESRS standards, the SEC Climate Disclosure Rule, and updated expectations across the UK, Canada, and ASEAN, are reshaping what organizations must disclose and how ESG data must be verified.
To support this shift, the Sustainability Academy has launched its annual Black Friday 2025 Early Access Sale, offering discounted access to all accredited ESG and sustainability certificate programs.
This annual sale provides an opportunity for professionals and organizations to strengthen their capabilities ahead of the more rigorous 2026 reporting cycle.
Black Friday 2025 Discounts
Professionals and teams can access every Sustainability Academy program at reduced rates:
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25% Off: All Sustainability Academy courses
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30% Off: Groups (4+ participants or courses)
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30% Off: Returning customers
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20% Off: Consulting Scheme
Programs include certificates in:
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Sustainability (ESG) Reporting
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Carbon Reduction & Scope 3 Strategy
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Circular Economy
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Sustainable Supply Chain Management
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ESG Ratings & Investments
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Climate Resilience
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Artificial Intelligence for Business (AIBIZ & GenAIBIZ)
All courses are self-paced, globally accessible, and include CSE-accredited certification.
Why ESG Learning Matters Even More in 2025
The global ESG landscape is transitioning toward standardized, data-driven reporting. Several insights highlight the urgency for upskilling:
● ESG Talent Shortage Is Growing
According to the World Economic Forum (2025), sustainability roles rank among the fastest-growing globally, while 68% of employers report difficulty finding qualified ESG talent.
● Investors Are Increasing Scrutiny
The PwC 2024 Global Investor Survey reports that 75% of investors now incorporate ESG disclosures when making decisions.
● Regulations Are Becoming More Prescriptive
Key developments include:
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EU ESRS: ~50,000 companies subject to detailed mandatory disclosures
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ISSB Standards: Adopted across 20+ jurisdictions
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SEC Climate Rule: Requires climate-risk and emissions transparency
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IFRS S1/S2: Integrating with corporate reporting frameworks worldwide
These shifts require professionals who understand interoperability, assurance expectations, and data governance.
Key Trends Shaping ESG Education in 2025
1. Compliance Is Now a Core Business Function
Companies are creating new roles such as ESG Data Specialists, Sustainability Controllers, and Climate Risk Leads.
2. Reporting Frameworks Are Converging
ESRS, ISSB, GRI, and IFRS reporting structures are increasingly aligned, requiring practitioners who understand cross-framework mapping—one of the Academy’s core training strengths.
3. AI Skills Are Becoming Essential
AI now supports carbon calculations, emissions forecasting, and materiality analysis.
Professionals with AI-ESG knowledge (AIBIZ, GenAIBIZ) are becoming more competitive.
4. Employers Prefer Skills-Based Certification
Organizations increasingly value practical tools, real-world templates, and applied case work—not theory-only academic programs.
The Sustainability Academy integrates these employer expectations directly into training design, updating content annually to reflect new global standards.
What Learners Say
“Our ESG reporting improved significantly and aligned with CSRD expectations. The tools were immediately applicable.”
— ESG Manager, Fortune 500 Retailer
“This course gave me the confidence to lead our sustainability strategy and present risks to the board.”
— Sustainability Lead, Global Manufacturing Firm
“The templates alone saved us months of work.”
— Consultant, EU ESG Reporting Specialist
Success Story: From Analyst to ESG Leader
In 2024, a sustainability analyst completed the Carbon Reduction Strategy certificate. Within six months, she led her organization’s first Scope 3 assessment, reducing supplier emissions by 12% and earning a promotion to Sustainability Manager.
Her project was later highlighted at a regional climate leadership forum.
Stories like this reflect why more than 20,000 professionals have trained with the Sustainability Academy.
Accreditation & Trust
The Sustainability Academy programs are:
✔ Developed by the Center for Sustainability & Excellence (CSE)
✔ Designed by ESG practitioners with 20+ years of experience
✔ Trusted by globally recognized organizations including Nestlé, NASA, Accenture, UNDP, Coca-Cola, and the European Commission
✔ Updated each year to reflect evolving ESG and climate-reporting standards
Whether advancing your career or training an entire organization, these discounted programs provide timely support for a rapidly evolving sustainability landscape.
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Why choose Sustainability Academy Certified Courses?
- Offer a unique Certification accredited by CPD in an affordable manner trusted by global Fortune 500 companies and global accounting firms for their staff education
- Content created by Sustainability thought leaders, professors and trainers with practical experience in the field of sustainability
- Self-paced Courses that can be completed anytime within 45 days
- Up-to-date content revised on annual basis that includes new legislations and trends based in field research
- Joined by thousands of learners from 90 countries, including Sustainability professionals, graduates and entrepreneurs from various sectors
- Receive your certification and badge via Credly, which is valid for one year. You can share your badge directly from Credly to LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook; over email; embedded in a website or in your email signature.