Diploma in Business Sustainability
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What you'll learn
How to put sustainability into action
Course Format
100% online and self-paced
Duration
24/7 access to course materials for 12 months
Commitment
3-5 hours per week
Cost
£2,150.00
A comprehensive course with practical insights
- Rapidly gain sustainability expertise with a university credit-rated qualification
- Learn from leading industry experts and guest speakers
- Enhance career prospects for increasingly in-demand roles
- Access tools and templates to develop practical solutions
- Immersive learning experience to build well-rounded knowledge
- Enjoy complete flexibility to learn on your own time and pace
- Collaborative learning with peer interactions within the course community
Michele Hallahan, Faculty for Diploma in Business Sustainability
Hear from our Diploma graduates
Find out how they’re using the practical tools and insights from the course to tackle urgent sustainability challenges.
Module 1
Introduction to Business Sustainability
Module 2
Sustainability Plan Development
Module 3
Sustainability Plan Implementation
Module 4
Decarbonisation: Achieving Net Zero
Module 5
Circular Economy
Module 6
Business with Biodiversity
Module 7
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Module 8
Sustainable Finance
Module 9
Sustainable Operations
Module 10
Sustainable Supply Chain
Module 11
Green Marketing
Module 12
ESG Reporting and Auditing
Exam & Certificate
Online Assessment and MCQ
Everything you need to drive sustainability change now
- Devise a credible sustainability plan for any business
- Develop and implement an effective decarbonisation plan
- Assess a company’s value chain and start integrating circular economy principles
- Discover how Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are central to a sustainability plan
- Understand the links between sustainability and investment decisions
- Measure and track environmental, social and governance (ESG) metrics
- Learn the role of marketing in sustainability transformation
Danielle McCormick, Faculty for Diploma in Business Sustainability
Next course commences
13th December 2023
Following course start date:
17th January 2024
Payment Plans Available
The Diploma with a difference
Explore key features of our Diploma in Business Sustainability

Comprehensive
Covers all aspects of sustainability

Accessible
24/7 access to course materials all in one place

Flexible learning
Self-paced learning on your own time

Build skills
Ideal for professionals leading or contributing to sustainability initiatives

Demystifies key topics
Gain a clear understanding of sustainability concepts

Network with peers
Interact with fellow learners in the course community

Practical templates
Ready-to-use tools to assess and report on business sustainability

Industry experts
Course facilitators are practitioners drawing from real-world experiences
Trusted by Businesses Worldwide
Where some of our graduates work








Is the Diploma course for you?
Find out how our Diploma course will help you.
- Are you a business leader looking to integrate sustainability into your operations?
- Are you a sustainability professional looking to broaden your skill set?
- Do you want to begin a sustainable business or explore a career in sustainability?
- Would you like to be more active in your organisation’s sustainability initiatives or be more involved in clients’ sustainability projects?
Need advice? Speak with a course advisor.
Get your copy of the Diploma course brochure
The Diploma course brochure will give you information on:
- Complete course syllabus
- Panel of world-class faculty members
- Information on the course format and time commitment
- Experiences and thoughts from the course graduates
Frequently Asked Questions
More questions? Speak to our course advisor or email us at learning@instituteofsustainabilitystudies.com.
It is not essential to have any experience in sustainability to take up the Diploma course. Many of your peers would have had very little knowledge of sustainability prior to the commencement of the course.
The course modules are accessible round-the-clock for 12 months on an online learning platform called Thinkific. This allows for complete freedom for you to learn at your own pace and time wherever you are in the world. Apart from the course materials, you will also be a part of the course community where you can interact with your peers, get answers to your queries, and learn from our growing network of sustainability professionals. Additionally, you can also attend live online masterclasses and networking events conducted by sustainability experts, to gain additional insights into the latest in business sustainability and build your network in this growing niche.
The Diploma in Business Sustainability course is curated by a panel of world-class sustainability experts, practitioners, and researchers, who are at the forefront of practical and tangible sustainability projects across the globe. See our faculty page to learn more.
The Institute of Sustainability Studies’ Diploma in Business Sustainability is university credit-rated by the Glasgow Caledonian University, a highly-rated UK university. The Diploma is recognised at Level 7 on the Scottish Curriculum and Qualifications Framework (SCQF). Our faculty and courses have been thoroughly vetted and are continually monitored by the university to ensure that we are meeting the highest standards possible. This Diploma course is also CPD certified.
Absolutely! We’ve had teams join from various sectors and industries, and it is a great way to embed sustainability within your organisation. If you’re interested in participating in teams of five or more, email learning@instituteofsustainabilitystudies.com.