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The ESG/Sustainability Reporting Certificate
Take a deep dive into the leading sustainability reporting frameworks to learn how you can identify and manage opportunities and risk to improve business performance. A Certificate in Corporate Citizenship & Sustainability Reporting can unlock new professional opportunities: Use it to learn practical communications skills, deliver more successful reports, and connect with peers—all while earning a recognized professional credential in the field.
Access to more in-depth content is available to BCCCC members.
Unlike our competitors, our programs are designed solely by Center experts, so you can be sure you’re getting cutting-edge research, case studies, and best practices from scholars and sustainability leaders.
There is no time limit to complete your certificate. You also have the flexibility to enroll in these programs in a variety of formats—from single courses offered in-person and across the country, to online courses that allow you to complete your work at home and at your own pace.
Course Requirements
In this fully online and self-paced certificate program, learn about different ESG reporting instruments/frameworks, how to select the right one(s) for your company, and how to attach your metrics accordingly.
To complete this certificate program, you need to enroll in 5 required courses (23 units total): CDP Reporting, Fundamentals of Sustainability Reporting, Stakeholder & Material Issues Management, Integrated Reporting, and Sustainability Reporting with the GRI Standards.
CDP Reporting: Measure and Manage Environmental Impact
4 UNITS - Learn the CDP reporting framework, a tool for measuring environmental impact and tackling climate change.
Fundamentals of Sustainability Reporting
5 UNITS - Learn about different sustainability reporting frameworks and indices to make a well-informed, strategic decision about which to use.
Stakeholder and Material Issues Management
5 UNITS - This course will provide tools to use in prioritizing stakeholder relationships, identifying material issues, and engaging stakeholders to collect valuable feedback that can help you to maximize business and social value.
Integrated Reporting: Connecting ESG Metrics to Overall Performance
4 UNITS - As a certified Training Foundation Partner, the Center offers you the opportunity to gain a practical understanding of the Integrated Reporting and the International Framework.
Sustainability Reporting with the GRI Standards
5 UNITS - Learn to create your first sustainability report in this Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) certified reporting training course focused on social, environmental, economic, and governance dimensions of business.
Why Choose BCCCC for Corporate Citizenship Certification?
Perfectly Sized Cohorts
You are guaranteed to feel seen and heard throughout this program, which never includes more than 25 participants per year.
Globally Recognized
BCCCC certificates are recognized by companies all over the world as the gold standard in corporate citizenship scholarship.
Real-World Applicability
Bring your current goals and challenges into this program. Coursework is designed to help address the real-world work on your plate.
Lasting Peer Connections
Keep the conversation going after your week on campus ends. Participants form a lasting peer group that provides knowledge and support.
Would you like to discuss how BCCCC certificate programs might support your current job role or future career goals?
Anyone whose role involves ESG reporting or a need to understand the ESG/sustainability reporting landscape.
None. This program is accessible to professionals at all levels. No prerequisites are required. However, participants must be employed at a for-profit company or corporate foundation. In some cases, eligibility extends to employees at nonprofit healthcare organizations, credit unions, or consulting firms (if the organization has a dedicated corporate citizenship/sustainability department). Nonprofit professionals, consultants, students, and academics are not eligible.
We offer two prices for this certificate program: $7,479 for members and $9,405 for non-members. Bundled discounts are also offered, reach out to us at ccc@bc.edu for more information on this!
