Sustainability for Business: ESG Fundamentals

ESG for business leaders starting out

This beginner Coursera course is for people who need to understand why ESG matters to every business. The description ties it to regulation, changing markets and what investors, customers and employees expect, and it argues that companies cannot treat ESG as optional.

What the skills list points to

• The basics of ESG and corporate sustainability
• Sustainability standards and sustainability reporting
• Stakeholder management
• Leading the culture change that ESG can require

Who it suits

Managers and business students who are new to ESG will find it a practical grounding. The mix of standards, stakeholder work and leadership points to a course aimed at people who must act on ESG, not only analyze it.