Disclosure: This course contains the use of artificial intelligence.

Corporate sustainability, CSR, ESG, sustainable business, social responsibility, and ethical business practices are becoming increasingly important for modern organizations. Businesses are expected to consider not only financial performance, but also their environmental impact, social responsibilities, ethical practices, and long-term contribution to stakeholders.

This beginner-friendly course provides a practical foundation in corporate sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). You’ll explore how organizations can integrate sustainability into business strategy, improve environmental performance, support employees and communities, strengthen governance, and build responsible business practices.

You’ll begin with the foundations of corporate sustainability and learn why sustainability matters to modern organizations. The course then explores CSR principles and strategy, helping you understand how organizations can connect social and environmental responsibilities with broader business objectives.

You’ll examine environmental sustainability topics and explore how businesses can address resource use, environmental impact, responsible operations, and long-term sustainability.

The course also covers social responsibility and workplace impact, including employee well-being, workplace practices, community engagement, and stakeholder considerations. You’ll then explore governance, ethics, and compliance and understand how responsible governance supports sustainable and ethical business operations.

Next, you’ll learn about measuring and reporting sustainability performance, including the importance of metrics, transparency, accountability, and sustainability reporting.

The course then moves into practical implementation, exploring how sustainability can be integrated across different areas of an organization. Finally, you’ll explore future-ready sustainability leadership and how organizations can prepare for evolving expectations around responsible and sustainable business.

What You’ll Learn

Understand the fundamentals of corporate sustainability
Explain the principles and purpose of CSR
Understand the role of ESG in responsible business
Explore environmental sustainability practices
Understand social responsibility and workplace impact
Explore governance, ethics, and compliance
Understand sustainability measurement and reporting
Identify ways to implement sustainability across an organization
Explore stakeholder considerations in sustainable business
Develop a foundation for future-ready sustainability leadership

Course Features

Beginner-friendly explanations of sustainability and CSR concepts
Practical introduction to corporate sustainability and ESG
Coverage of environmental and social responsibility
Governance, ethics, and compliance fundamentals
Sustainability measurement and reporting concepts
Guidance for implementing sustainability across organizations
Focus on ethical and sustainable business practices
Sustainability leadership and future business trends
Practical business-focused examples and applications
Accessible on mobile, desktop, or tablet

Who This Course Is For

Beginners who want to understand corporate sustainability and CSR
Business professionals interested in sustainable business practices
Managers and leaders responsible for organizational strategy
HR, compliance, governance, and corporate responsibility professionals
Students and professionals exploring ESG and ethical business
Anyone interested in the role of sustainability in modern organizations

This course serves as a practical introduction to corporate sustainability and CSR for learners who want to understand how responsible business practices can be incorporated into organizational strategy and operations. Whether you are new to sustainability, working in business, involved in governance or compliance, or simply interested in ethical business, you’ll gain a structured foundation in the subject.

By the end of the course, you’ll have a stronger understanding of corporate sustainability, CSR, ESG, environmental sustainability, social responsibility, ethical business, governance, sustainability reporting, and sustainability leadership — along with practical knowledge you can apply in modern business environments.