Division 02
Certification
Independent professional credentialing
Mandate
To independently assess and recognise professional competence through examinations, evaluation of practical experience, ethics declarations and ongoing CPD compliance. The Division issues internationally recognised professional credentials (post-nominals) such as CSRP, CSAP, CESGP, CCRP, CCAP, CSFP and CESGIA — distinct from any certificate of training completion.
Training
Examination
Experience
Ethics
CPD
Professional Designations
Internationally recognised post-nominals for ESG and sustainability practitioners.
CSRP
Certified Sustainability Reporting Professional
Sustainability and ESG Reporting
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Certified Climate Risk Professional
Climate Risk & Resilience
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Certified Carbon Accounting Professional
Carbon Accounting & Emissions Management
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Certified ESG Professional
Comprehensive ESG Management
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Certified Sustainable Finance Professional
Sustainable Finance & ESG Investing
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Certified ESG Internal Auditor
ESG Internal Audit & Governance Assurance
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Certified Sustainability Assurance Professional
Independent Assurance of Sustainability Information
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Fellow ESG Professional
Elite recognition for distinguished ESG leaders
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Professional examination
Practical experience
Ethics declaration
Annual CPD compliance
How it works in practice
- 1. Complete the Certificate in Sustainability Reporting (Education Division).
- 2. Receive a Certificate of Achievement — confirms successful training.
- 3. Apply to the Certification Division and sit the CSRP examination.
- 4. On passing exam, experience, and ethics review, become John Smith, CSRP — a certified professional.
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Apply to sit an ESGTI examination and earn an internationally recognised post-nominal.