About ESG Training Institute

Learn. Certify. Lead.

ESG Training Institute exists to build the people, standards and institutions the sustainability transition needs — through professional education, certification, research, advisory, networking, technology and global partnerships.

Vision

To become the world's leading professional training and certification institute for sustainability, climate, ESG reporting, and sustainability assurance.

Mission

To equip professionals and organizations with practical skills, rigorously assessed certifications, and innovative learning solutions that advance sustainable business practices and responsible leadership.

Seven strategic pillars

Key training areas

  • Sustainability Reporting
  • Sustainability Assurance
  • ESG Reporting
  • Climate Risk Management
  • Carbon Accounting & GHG Measurement
  • Sustainable Finance
  • ESG Governance & Leadership
  • Double Materiality Assessment
  • Integrated Reporting
  • Climate Disclosures (IFRS S1 & IFRS S2)
  • ESG Data Management & Analytics
  • Sustainability Strategy & Transformation

Learning formats

  • Self-paced online learning
  • Instructor-led virtual training
  • Classroom training
  • Executive education programmes
  • Corporate training workshops

Foundation level

  • Certified ESG Associate (CESGA)
  • Certified Sustainability Associate (CSA)

Professional level

  • Certified ESG Professional (CESGP)
  • Certified Sustainability Reporting Professional (CSRP)
  • Certified Sustainability Assurance Professional (CSAP)
  • Certified Climate Risk Professional (CCRP)
  • Certified Carbon Accounting Professional (CCAP)
  • Certified Sustainable Finance Professional (CSFP)

Advanced level

  • Chartered Sustainability Professional (CSP)
  • Chartered ESG Practitioner (CESGP-Advanced)

Independent recognition

Accredited CPD you can log with confidence

ESG Training Institute is delivered by a CPD Board accredited trainer and backed by Applied Synergy Plus Consulting LLC — an approved CPD provider listed on The CPD Register. Every certificate carries verifiable CPD hours you can use toward the CPD requirements of professional bodies.

CPD Board Accredited Trainer

Our lead trainer has been assessed against The CPD Board Assessment Criteria and accredited as a CPD training provider. Code: RABT-CXL7-4AR. Valid to 18 August 2027.

Approved CPD Provider

Applied Synergy Plus Consulting LLC is an approved CPD provider (#790384), issued 15 June 2026, listed on The CPD Register for independent verification.

Publicly Listed

Listed on The CPD Register, where our provider status can be checked independently by learners, employers and professional bodies.

The CPD Board accredited trainer seal for Ransford Armah, code RABT-CXL7-4AR

The CPD Board — Accredited Trainer

Code RABT-CXL7-4AR · Valid to 18 August 2027

Our lead trainer has been assessed against The CPD Board Assessment Criteria and accredited as a CPD training provider covering audit, assurance, ESG, financial reporting and ethics programmes.

Certificate of Accreditation from The CPD Board awarded to Ransford Armah
Listed on The CPD Register badge

Approved CPD Provider — The CPD Group

Provider #790384 · Issued 15 June 2026

Applied Synergy Plus Consulting LLC is an approved CPD provider (#790384) and is listed on The CPD Register, so learners and firms can verify our standing independently before enrolling a team.

The CPD Group certificate confirming Applied Synergy Plus Consulting LLC as an approved CPD provider #790384

Eight streams. Foundation to certified professional.

From the Certificate in Sustainability Reporting to the Certified Sustainable Finance Professional, every stream offers a clear progression path with content aligned to IFRS S1/S2, ESRS, GRI, GHG Protocol and ISSA 5000, and assessed, verifiable credentials.

Verifiable CPD hours accepted by leading professional bodies

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