Duke University
ESG for All Specialization
Duke University

ESG for All Specialization

Master ESG Strategies for Sustainable Success. Drive impactful ESG initiatives in any industry

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Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 month
at 2 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Gain foundational ESG knowledge to articulate its importance in modern business, including principles, terminology, and key players.

  • Communicate ESG topics empathetically and persuasively, addressing emotive and ethical aspects while advocating across stakeholders.

  • Identify, prioritize, and implement ESG initiatives using tools like materiality assessments to drive sustainable value creation.

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Specialization - 6 course series

What you'll learn

  • Discover ESG principles, their role in global challenges, and their growing impact on modern business.

  • Build fluency in ESG terminology and concepts to communicate effectively.

  • Identify key stakeholders driving ESG initiatives and shaping its landscape.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Sustainable Business
Category: Analytical Thinking
Category: Strategic Decision-making
Category: Materiality Assessment
Category: Strategic Decision-Making
Category: Strategic Planning

What you'll learn

  • Discover why ESG is a powerful and emotive topic, and explore its relevance in today’s world.

  • Recognize biases and learn practical ways to incorporate ESG principles in your role.

  • Develop skills for inclusive and non-judgmental ESG dialogue.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Strategic Alignment
Category: Sustainable Business
Category: Organizational Analysis
Category: Advocacy
Category: Ethical Leadership

What you'll learn

  • Recognize ESG’s value and the key environmental, social, and governance factors driving its impact.

  • Develop advocacy skills to promote ESG adoption in your organization and beyond.

  • Identify and prioritize ESG initiatives to drive meaningful change.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Inclusive Communication
Category: Climate Justice
Category: Emotional Intelligence
Category: Collaborative Problem-Solving
Category: Bias Awareness

What you'll learn

  • Identify barriers and challenges to adopting ESG practices, including ethics, compliance, and regulations.

  • Leverage strategies to overcome obstacles and drive sustainable practices.

  • Foster ethical practices to support ESG adoption within organizations.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Sustainable Business
Category: Business Ethics
Category: Change Management
Category: Regulatory Awareness
Category: Advocacy

What you'll learn

  • Discover key perspectives for sustainable ESG implementation.

  • Identify strategies to shift toward an ESG-centered approach.

  • Develop a solution-focused mindset to lead impactful change in a dynamic world.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Sustainable Business
Category: Strategic Thinking
Category: Adaptability
Category: Open Mindset
Category: Ethical Leadership

What you'll learn

  • Explore the concept of materiality and its critical role in ESG practices.

  • Gain skills and tools to conduct effective ESG Materiality Assessments.

  • Prioritize initiatives to align with ESG goals and maximize impact.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Trend Analysis
Category: Stakeholder Analysis
Category: Sustainable Business
Category: Business Communication
Category: Strategic Thinking

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Duke Corporate Education
Duke University
13 Courses412 learners

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