Certified ESG Professional Programme Level 2

Certified ESG Professional ProgrammeLevel 2

Advance from ESG awareness to strategic sustainability leadership.

Sustainability is no longer just a responsibility - it is a business imperative. The Certified ESG Professional Programme - Level 2 is designed for professionals who are ready to move beyond ESG fundamentals and take on a more strategic role in planning, implementing and managing sustainability initiatives across their organisation.

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Programme Key Facts

  • UNGCMYB Academy & BAC Singapore

    Awarded By

  • 4 Weeks

    Duration

  • BAC Flagship Campus

    Location

  • Face-to-Face / Online

    Study Mode

  • 4 Times a Year

    Intakes

  • RM4,500

    Course Fees

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Future Careers

Step into ESG leadership roles that shape business decisions and long-term impact.

This programme supports professionals who are ready to lead sustainability initiatives, strengthen ESG governance and move from awareness into implementation, oversight and leadership.

Career Tracks: Sustainability, governance, risk, supply chain, procurement, compliance, strategy, communications, operations and responsible business.

Possible Career Directions

  • ESG Manager / ESG Lead

  • Sustainability Manager

  • Corporate Governance Executive

  • Risk & Compliance Professional

  • Supply Chain Sustainability Executive

  • Corporate Strategy or Transformation Executive

  • Stakeholder Engagement / Corporate Affairs Executive

  • Sustainability Reporting or ESG Performance Specialist

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Why This Programme Matters

The Reality

Rising expectations are moving ESG from policy into implementation. Organisations need professionals who can manage risks, align business priorities, communicate progress and oversee credible sustainability action.

This advanced programme is suited to professionals with ESG, governance or sustainability experience, including learners who have completed Level 1.

The Education

  • Sustainability leadership and executive influence
  • ESG risks, opportunities and due diligence systems
  • Sustainability decision-making and ethical trade-offs
  • Performance metrics, targets and business impact
  • Stakeholder communication and complex conversations
  • Brand reputation, credibility and sustainability positioning

The Strategic ESG Advantage

Treat ESG as a leadership function and connect sustainability goals to business strategy, operations and long-term value.

Professionals developing strategic ESG leadership and sustainability plans

Course Modules

Advance from ESG fundamentals to strategic leadership, implementation and measurable impact.

  • The Role of a Sustainability Leader Executive — Explore leadership styles and responsibilities, business strategy, executive influence, risk and regulatory alignment.
  • Sustainability Decision-Making: Finding the Right Balance — Align sustainability with growth while navigating ethical dilemmas and supporting long-term business success.
  • ESG Performance Metrics & Business Impact — Integrate ESG data, benchmarks and ratings to strengthen reputation, competitiveness and value.
  • Scenario Planning for ESG Risks & Opportunities — Assess climate, market and reputation risks through scenario analysis and stress testing.
  • Communicating ESG Strategies Effectively — Present sustainability goals, progress and achievements clearly while building stakeholder trust.
  • Navigating Complex Conversations — Engage stakeholders, influence executives, empower teams and build organisational alignment.
  • ESG Performance Targets — Develop scorecards and targets for carbon, social impact, diversity and governance while balancing financial KPIs.
  • Enhancing and Protecting Brand Reputation — Position sustainability leadership through consistent, credible commitments and responsible communication.
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ESG Leadership Experience

Turn ESG knowledge into confident strategic leadership.

Build applied leadership capability for balancing business growth with sustainability commitments, stakeholder expectations and organisational credibility.

How Participants Learn

  • Start with Leadership Mindset

    Understand the role of a sustainability leader and how executive influence supports organisational change.

  • Balance Strategy and Responsibility

    Make sustainability decisions that account for growth, responsibility, ethics and long-term success.

  • Measure What Matters

    Use ESG metrics, scorecards, targets and benchmarks to track performance and business impact.

  • Prepare for Uncertainty

    Apply scenario planning and stress testing to emerging ESG risks and opportunities.

  • Communicate with Impact

    Navigate complex conversations, engage stakeholders and protect organisational credibility.

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Industry Partners

Connect with the legal profession from day one.

Your legal education at BAC goes beyond the classroom. Through our strong connections with leading law firms, professional bodies and the Inns of Court Malaysia, you gain valuable exposure to the people, institutions and networks shaping the legal profession.

These partnerships help you better understand legal practice, explore different career pathways, and develop the professional confidence to take your next step.

Industry Partners

  • Thomas Philip Advocates & Solicitors
  • Lavania & Balan Chambers
  • Messrs. Jamie Wong
  • Alvin John & Partners
  • Shearn Delamore & Co.
  • Richard Wee Chambers
  • Daljit Singh Partnership
  • Chooi & Company

Earn Microcredentials from the World's Best Universities & Global Tech Giants

  • IBM Applied AI Professional Certificate
  • Google IT Automation with Python Professional Certificate
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials
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Career Outcomes

Create strategic, operational and organisational impact through ESG leadership.

Strengthen your ability to influence decisions, oversee sustainability initiatives and connect ESG priorities to business performance.

Progression Pathways

Progress into ESG leadership, sustainability management, governance, risk and compliance, responsible procurement, stakeholder engagement, reporting or broader strategy roles.

Roles in Focus

  • ESG Manager. Lead sustainability programmes, coordinate cross-functional delivery and connect ESG priorities with organisational strategy.
  • Sustainability Manager. Plan, implement and measure environmental and social initiatives while supporting long-term business value.
  • Risk & Compliance Professional. Identify ESG-related risks, strengthen due diligence and support regulatory and governance alignment.
  • Supply Chain Sustainability Executive. Embed responsible procurement, supplier expectations and sustainability performance across the value chain.
  • Corporate Affairs or Communications Executive. Communicate ESG strategy and performance credibly while strengthening stakeholder trust and reputation.
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Learner Experience

Advanced, applied and leadership-focused ESG development.

Learn to approach sustainability as a strategic business function that shapes decisions, manages risk and builds trust.

  • Advanced Professional Focus

    Move beyond ESG awareness into leadership, implementation, performance oversight and strategic decision-making.

  • Flexible Learning Modes

    Choose face-to-face or online delivery to fit professional commitments.

  • Strategic ESG Lens

    Connect sustainability priorities with business strategy, operations, risk and long-term value.

  • Leadership and Communication

    Develop the confidence to influence executives, engage stakeholders and navigate complex conversations.

  • Practical Workplace Application

    Use metrics, targets, scenario planning and reputation management tools in real organisational settings.

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Who Should Attend

Professionals ready to take greater responsibility for ESG planning, implementation and oversight.

Recommended Participants

  • Professionals with ESG, governance or sustainability experience
  • Learners who have completed the Certified ESG Professional Programme - Level 1
  • Managers and executives transitioning into sustainability leadership
  • Anyone responsible for implementing or overseeing ESG strategies

Participant Profile Note

Ideal for professionals who already understand ESG fundamentals and are ready to focus on implementation, leadership, risk, performance and strategic decision-making.

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Fees & Programme Information

  • Awarded by: UNGCMYB Academy & BAC Singapore
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Location: BAC Flagship Campus
  • Study Mode: Face-to-Face / Online
  • Intakes: 4 times a year
  • Course Fees: RM4,500

Enquiry & Training Support

Contact HRD Academy for intake dates, registration, payment information and a training consultation.

Campus & Contact

BAC Flagship Campus, VSQ @ PJ City Center, Jalan Utara, Section 14, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan.

Phone: +603 7947 2200
Email: sherin@hrdacademy.asia

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Ready to lead sustainability strategy with confidence?

Sustainability is now part of how organisations compete, grow and earn trust. Build the confidence to influence decisions, manage ESG risks and embed sustainability across your organisation.

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