Certificate
Advanced Studies in ESG & Risk Management

The European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D / CSDDD) and national legislation such as the German Supply Chain Act (LkSG) are transforming corporate governance, accountability, and sustainability practices. These regulatory shifts require companies to go beyond compliance and build robust strategies to manage ESG risks, strengthen resilience, and create long-term value.

This certificate programme equips participants with the legal knowledge, investigative skills, strategic tools, and leadership capabilities to manage ESG and human rights risks effectively. Structured around five modules led by leading legal experts and sustainability scholars, the course prepares participants to take on key responsibilities as ESG Strategy / Compliance Managers / Risk Monitoring Experts, ensuring that their organisations are fully prepared for evolving due diligence requirements.

Objectives

1

Master ESG risk management Learn how to identify, assess, and manage ESG and human rights risks, building solid foundations for compliance and resilience

2

Gain investigation expertise: Acquire practical skills to conduct investigations, operate grievance mechanisms, and ensure transparency across your organisation

3

Design future-proof business models: Develop innovative, sustainability-oriented strategies and resilient supply chains that go beyond compliance to create value

4

Lead organisational transformation: Strengthen your leadership capacity to mobilise people, resources, and influence for large-scale sustainability initiatives

5

Turn compliance into opportunity: Align with international standards (UNGPs, OECD Guidelines, ILO Core Labour Standards) and transform regulatory obligations into a driver of competitive advantage

Benefits for participants

1 Transform your expertise into impact: Gain the skills to design sustainable business models and strategies that create real value.
2 Master ESG risk management: Learn how to identify, assess, and address risks with confidence.
3 Lead with credibility: Become a certified ESG & Risk Management Expert recognised across industries.
4 Stay ahead of regulations: Be fully prepared for CS3D, CSRD, LkSG, and other evolving ESG requirements.
5 Grow as a leader: Build the leadership mindset and influence needed to drive sustainability transformation in complex environments.

Benefits for organisations

• Ensure compliance, reduce risks: Meet the latest ESG, human rights, and supply chain due diligence requirements with confidence.
• Turn regulation into opportunity: Transform compliance into competitive advantage and brand trust.
• Future-proof your business model: Build resilient strategies and sustainable value chains aligned with global standards.
• Empower your team: Equip your organisation with certified experts who can manage ESG risks and drive change.
• Lead in sustainability: Strengthen your reputation as a responsible, forward-looking company.

Curriculum

Module 1

Risk Management Part I
Dr. Ulrich Hagel & Michael Wiedmann, Attorneys at Law

Module 2

Risk Management Part II
Dr. Ulrich Hagel & Michael Wiedmann, Attorneys at Law

Module 3

Investigations
Dr. Ulrich Hagel & Michael Wiedmann, Attorneys at Law

Module 4

Designing Sustainable Business Models
Prof. Florian Lüdeke-Freund

Module 5

Leadership for Sustainability Transformation Prof. Carolin Waldner

A Unique Learning Experience

This certificate is designed to combine self-paced learning formats with live interaction opportunities. It offers a variety of perspectives from ESCP international faculty and experts, as well as access to a community of peer learners.

A combination of:

  • Self-paced learning content: Short video lectures, frameworks introduction, press reviews, expert insights, case studies, podcasts, data visualisations, quiz
  • Regular interactive live sessions: 15 hours ( 3 hours of live session per module)

Evaluation

  • Quizzes and/or assignments after each module
  • Individual capstone project: the opportunity for each participant to apply the knowledge acquired in a practical project within their organisation/field.

Who should attend

Managers and executives in charge of strategy, compliance, risk management and sustainability transformation; impact leaders from various organisational functions.

Consultants who want to develop their skills to provide better service to their clients.

This course is open to all motivated professionals. ESCP Business School sets high academic standards and requires a high level of commitment and intellectual rigour.

Fees

4 500 €
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