Certification in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Management

Certification in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Management, offered by HEC Montréal Executive Education, is a professional certification programme designed to develop practical expertise in measuring, validating, managing, and communicating ESG performance. The programme combines ESG risk assessment, regulatory knowledge, performance measurement, reporting, and stakeholder communication to help professionals make better strategic decisions and lead credible sustainability initiatives within their organisations.

Core Content

The programme explores the opportunities and challenges associated with ESG factors, current sustainability-related regulatory requirements, ESG risk assessment and management, and the measurement of organisational ESG performance. Learners also examine financial and non-financial data, ESG reporting practices, reputational risk, stakeholder engagement, and approaches for communicating sustainability commitments clearly and effectively.

Key Skills

Participants will develop the ability to identify and assess ESG risks, interpret relevant regulatory requirements, measure ESG performance, and use financial and non-financial data to produce reliable sustainability reports. The programme also builds skills in ESG strategy, performance measurement, risk management, reporting, stakeholder communication, decision-making, and reputational risk management.

Target Learners

This programme is designed for executives, leaders, managers, board members, governance committee members, consultants, legal advisors, accountants, and other specialists involved in ESG reporting and strategy. It is particularly relevant for professionals who need to evaluate ESG factors, manage associated risks, strengthen organisational reporting, or integrate sustainability considerations into strategic decisions.

Learning Format

The programme is delivered in a hybrid format combining in-person and online learning over six days, with the upcoming session beginning 21 October 2026. The programme is taught in French and combines hands-on learning, practical tips and strategies, ESG tools and metrics, best-practice examples, and interaction with industry specialists. Successful completion requires session attendance and a final examination, after which participants receive a digital certificate.

Additional Benefits

The programme provides a practical toolkit for professionals seeking to strengthen both the technical and strategic aspects of ESG management. Its emphasis on reliable data, measurable performance, clear reporting, regulatory understanding, and stakeholder communication helps participants build greater credibility when addressing ESG issues. The programme also provides access to a network of participants and industry specialists, supporting continued professional exchange and learning.

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