ESG Risk Management

In today’s rapidly changing world, understanding and managing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risks is no longer optional – it’s essential. This online course equips you with the tools, strategies and insights you need to navigate the complex field of ESG risk management confidently and effectively.

You’ll gain practical knowledge to embed ESG considerations into your organisation’s risk management frameworks, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations and improving resilience in a fast-changing market. Discover how to benchmark your organisation’s ESG performance against industry standards, apply stress testing and scenario analysis techniques and identify actionable opportunities for sustainable growth.

Designed for busy professionals by world-leading experts, this flexible six-week course offers a balanced blend of theory and practical application. Through real-world case studies, innovative tools and actionable frameworks, you’ll learn how to assess ESG risks, enhance decision-making for procurement and investment, and position yourself and your organisation as leaders in sustainability.

Whether you’re just starting your ESG journey or refining your expertise, this course offers the skills and knowledge you need to build a sustainable future for you and your organisation.

This course equals 48 hours of the CPD Certification Service(Opens in a new window) time.

This course guides you through six modules, offering a practical journey into ESG risk management. From defining ESG and integrating it into enterprise frameworks, to identifying controls, stress testing and scenario analysis, each module builds seamlessly on the last, providing actionable insights, real-life scenarios and hands-on tasks – culminating in the creation of an individually tailored ESG strategic plan. This final assessment ensures you’ve mastered the tools and techniques you’ve learned to manage ESG risks and opportunities effectively.

• Module 1: ESG risk articulation and prioritisation

• Module 2: Enterprise risk management frameworks and ESG integration

• Module 3: ESG risk mitigation initiatives

• Module 4: ESG emerging risks and scenario analysis

• Module 5: ESG strategic planning, reporting and disclosures

• Module 6: Conclusion

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• identify and measure Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risks

• apply an ESG risk management framework that reflects a risk appetite

• classify ESG risks to be mitigated and outline treatments

• evaluate the benefits of stress testing and scenario analysis to manage ESG risks

• assess a current ESG strategic plan, its reporting and disclosure

• produce a robust ESG strategic plan for management of a key ESG risk in your organisation or sector.

On successful completion of the course, you’ll receive a certificate from the University of Cambridge, along with valuable Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points and a digital badge to display on your LinkedIn profile. These Cambridge credentials not only showcase your knowledge and expertise, but also demonstrate your commitment to professional development – helping to future-proof your career.

This course is designed for professionals seeking to integrate ESG risk management into their day-to-day jobs and is ideally suited for the following roles:

• Established ESG and sustainability professionals: Ideal for ESG leads, specialists and heads of sustainability eager to refine skills and stay ahead in the evolving field of ESG risk management.

• Professionals expanding into ESG: Perfect for risk managers, procurement and operations professionals, supply chain managers, finance directors, strategists and mid-level managers looking to integrate ESG principles into daily responsibilities.

• Aspiring ESG and risk management specialists: Designed for professionals ready to pivot into ESG and risk-focused roles, providing the tools and insights to confidently step into these dynamic, future-oriented positions.

Our flexible, online courses – delivered via a world-leading learning platform – reflect the University of Cambridge experience and values, with low learner-to-tutor ratios and academically rigorous standards.

Our online learning model is designed to help you advance your skills and specialise in emerging areas that address real-world challenges. We will help you build your network through an engaging and impactful learning journey that encourages collaboration with academics and fellow learners.

Courses are delivered in weekly modules, allowing you to plan your time effectively around existing commitments. The assessment criteria will be presented to you at the start of the course, so you can approach your studies with confidence and motivation, knowing exactly what’s expected of you and how to meet those expectations.

Throughout your online learning experience with Cambridge Advance Online, you’ll have digital access to a dedicated course tutor, an expert in the field, who will help steer your learning and provide you with support and guidance every step of the way.