ESGTI Accreditation

Globally recognised quality standards for ESG, sustainability and climate education. Three streams covering providers, programs, and CPD activities.

Three accreditation streams

Choose the stream that fits your organisation.

AEP
ESGTI Accredited Education Provider (AEP) badge

Training Provider Accreditation

For universities, professional bodies, training institutions, consulting firms, corporate academies and e-learning providers.

ESGTI Accredited Education Provider (AEP)

  • Global recognition of institutional quality
  • Right to issue ESGTI-accredited certificates
  • Use of the AEP mark on marketing collateral
  • Annual quality assurance support
Apply for AEP
AP
ESGTI Accredited Program badge

Program Accreditation

Accreditation of specific sustainability, ESG, climate, carbon accounting and assurance programs.

ESGTI Accredited Program

  • Validation of curriculum and learning outcomes
  • Independent review by sustainability experts
  • Eligible for cross-listing on ESGTI registry
  • Reciprocity with partner programs worldwide
Apply for AP
CPD
ESGTI Approved CPD Activity badge

CPD Accreditation

Approval of conferences, workshops, seminars, webinars and professional events for CPD credit.

ESGTI Approved CPD Activity

  • Award CPD hours recognised by ESGTI credential holders
  • Listing on the ESGTI CPD calendar
  • Use of the CPD-Approved mark on event materials
  • Streamlined renewal for recurring events
Apply for CPD

How accreditation works

1

Apply

Submit a free online application for your stream.

2

Evidence

Upload supporting documents (curricula, faculty, governance).

3

Review

ESGTI assessors review against the relevant standard.

4

Decision

Receive your accreditation number and digital badge.

ESGTI Accreditation Standards

Every accreditation decision is grounded in published ESGTI standards covering curriculum quality, learning outcomes, faculty competence, assessment methodologies, quality assurance systems, and ethics and governance.

  • Curriculum quality
  • Learning outcomes
  • Faculty competence
  • Assessment methodologies
  • Quality assurance systems
  • Ethics and governance
ESGTI Accredited Trainer badge

Ready to be ESGTI-accredited?

Begin your application. You can save progress, upload evidence, and submit for review when you're ready.