Advanced Studies in ESG & Risk Management

Advanced Studies in ESG & Risk Management, offered by ESCP Business School, is an executive certificate programme designed to equip professionals with the legal, investigative, strategic, and leadership capabilities required to manage ESG and human rights risks. The programme responds to the growing impact of European sustainability and due diligence regulations on corporate governance, supply chains, and accountability, helping organisations move beyond compliance towards stronger resilience and long-term value creation.

Core Content

The programme is structured across five modules covering ESG risk management, human rights due diligence, investigation and grievance mechanisms, sustainable business models, resilient supply chains, and sustainability leadership. Learners examine regulatory requirements including the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, EU Deforestation Regulation, EU Battery Regulation, EU Forced Labour Regulation, the German Supply Chain Act, and the French Loi de Vigilance. The programme also introduces international frameworks including the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, OECD Guidelines, and ILO Core Labour Standards. 

Key Skills

Participants will develop the ability to identify, assess, monitor, and manage ESG and human rights risks across organisations and supply chains. The programme builds practical skills in ESG compliance, due diligence, investigations, grievance mechanisms, risk monitoring, sustainable business model development, supply chain resilience, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability leadership. It also helps learners translate regulatory requirements into strategic opportunities for organisational improvement and competitive advantage.

Target Learners

This programme is designed for professionals working in ESG, sustainability, compliance, risk management, legal affairs, procurement, supply chains, and corporate governance. It is particularly relevant for professionals preparing to take on responsibilities such as ESG Strategy Manager, Compliance Manager, or Risk Monitoring Expert, as well as managers who need to understand the implications of increasingly demanding European due diligence requirements.

Learning Format

The programme is delivered through five structured modules combining expert-led teaching with practical learning and strategic application. Participants learn from leading legal experts and sustainability scholars while working through ESG risk, human rights, regulatory, supply chain, and leadership topics. The certificate format is designed for professionals seeking specialised executive education that can be applied directly to organisational ESG and risk-management responsibilities.

Additional Benefits

The programme provides a strong combination of legal, sustainability, risk, and leadership perspectives, making it particularly useful for professionals dealing with the growing regulatory expectations around corporate due diligence. Its emphasis on investigation, grievance mechanisms, resilient supply chains, and international standards helps participants build capabilities that extend beyond compliance and support stronger governance and organisational resilience. 

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