What You’ll Learn
✅ Understand how top global providers like MSCI, Refinitiv, Bloomberg, and Sustainalytics calculate their ESG scores, including the methodologies, data inputs, and weighting systems that make each provider unique. Dive into the nuances of how these firms collect data — from company self-reports to third-party audits — and how those choices impact score accuracy.
✅ Compare and validate ESG data across multiple providers to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with your organization’s goals or client needs. Learn to spot discrepancies in scoring, trace their root causes, and resolve conflicts using proven validation techniques.
✅ Build a custom ESG data management workflow tailored to your company’s size, industry, and reporting requirements. From data collection and cleansing to analysis and disclosure, you’ll map out a step-by-step process that reduces errors and saves time.
✅ Learn how to identify greenwashing risks by cross-referencing data from multiple sources. Discover red flags in company reports that contradict third-party scores and how to investigate inconsistencies to protect your organization’s reputation.
✅ Get certified upon course completion, adding a respected credential to your resume that boosts your ESG career credibility. The certification is recognized by leading firms in sustainability, finance, and corporate governance, giving you an edge in job applications and promotions.
Who Is This For?
· Sustainability & ESG professionals looking to upskill and take on leadership roles in data-driven reporting.
· Finance, risk & compliance teams tasked with integrating ESG factors into investment decisions, risk assessments, or regulatory filings.
· Business school students aiming to stand out in internships and entry-level roles by demonstrating practical ESG data skills.
· Mid-career professionals transitioning into ESG roles from fields like finance, operations, or consulting, who need to quickly master industry-specific data management techniques.
· Entrepreneurs and consultants serving clients with ESG needs, seeking to deliver more accurate, insightful, and credible advice.
Certification & Format
· 🖥️ 100% Online – Self-paced learning designed to fit around your busy schedule. Access course materials 24/7 from any device, allowing you to learn at your own speed without sacrificing quality.
· 📅 4 Modules (1 per week) with clear learning objectives and progress trackers. Each module includes video lectures, reading materials, interactive quizzes, and hands-on exercises to reinforce key concepts.
· 🧾 Final project + quiz-based certification. The final project challenges you to apply your skills to a real-world scenario, such as evaluating data providers for a fictional company, while the quiz ensures you’ve mastered core principles.
· 📁 Includes exclusive templates & scorecard tools, from data comparison spreadsheets to vendor evaluation checklists, all designed to save you time and enhance your workflow from day one.
What Learners Say
“I work in ESG reporting for a multinational corporation and always felt lost when comparing MSCI vs. Sustainalytics scores for our portfolio companies. This course broke down their methodologies in a way that finally made things click. I now feel confident presenting data-backed insights to our leadership team.”
— Julie M., ESG Analyst, Paris
“No fluff — just practical knowledge and great tools I can apply immediately. The vendor evaluation framework alone has saved me hours of work, and the certification helped me land a promotion within three months of completing the course.”
— Lars B., Compliance Manager, Amsterdam
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