Top Sustainability Certifications to consider in 2025

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The Sustainable Development Goals – A global, transdisciplinary vision for the future

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In 2015, the UN launched the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Adopted by 193 member states, the goals represent an important international step in setting humanity on a trajectory towards sustainable development. Within this course, you will get a historical overview of how sustainability h…

Sustainability Certification Coaching

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Consider reaching out to a coach specialized in Sustainability certifications. They can help you prepare for your exam, and provide you with the necessary resources to succeed. MentorCruise is the best place to find a coach for your Sustainability certification. Here are a few top picks:

Certified Sustainability Reporting Assurer (CSRA)

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Certified Sustainability Reporting Assurer (CSRA) are individuals who will be able to assure the companies sustainability reports according to the AA1000AS standards set by AccountAbility. Graduates must be able to verify sustainability performance and processes in the company and to be able provi…

The ABC of sustainability

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The sustainability agenda is currently key to companies, governments and citizens. It’s vital for people to have first-hand knowledge of the basic concepts in order to understand all issues related to sustainability as a vector of systemic change in the economy, society, companies and our lives.

T…

Rainforest Alliance Certified™ Seal

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The Rainforest Alliance is committed to the natural environment and was built to influence organisations to spread the word about climate impact through its Rainforest Alliance Certified™ Seal.

The Seal recognises works to address environmental protection, social equity, and economic viability—th…

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)

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A globally recognised certification, LEED by the US Green Building Council (USGBC) addresses some of the key reporting and accountability requirements of the construction sector, which naturally links to the renewable energy sector.

LEED incorporates various factors, including sourcing of materia…

Sustainability Workshop

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Consider joining a workshop specialized in Sustainability. Workshops are a great way to learn new skills, and get hands-on experience. MentorCruise is the best place to find a workshop for your Sustainability certification. Here are a few top picks:

Sustainability Excellence Professional (SEP)

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The Sustainability Excellence Professional (SEP) is designed for those with advanced knowledge and extensive experience in the sustainability field and recognizes leaders and experts at the forefront of the transition to a more sustainable world, including:

Professional sustainability leaders
Est…

Introduction to Sustainability

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This course introduces the academic approach of Sustainability and explores how today’s human societies can endure in the face of global change, ecosystem degradation and resource limitations. The course focuses on key knowledge areas of sustainability theory and practice, including population, eco…

Corporate Sustainability. Understanding and Seizing the Strategic Opportunity

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The achievement of a balanced economic, social and environmental development - as expressed in the UN Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development - is recognized as one of the major challenges humanity is facing today. What is less clear is whether and how organizations can generate business opportunit…

Strategy and Sustainability

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Business and environmental sustainability are not natural bedfellows. Business is about making money. Sustainability is about protecting the planet. Business is measured in months and quarters. Sustainability often requires significant short term costs to secure a sometimes uncertain long-term bene…

Principles of Sustainable Finance

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Finance is widely seen as an obstacle to a better world. Principles of Sustainable Finance explains how the financial sector can be mobilized to counter this. Using finance as a means to achieve social goals we can divert the planet and its economy from its current path to a world that is sustainab…

Sustainability Excellence Associate (SEA)

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The SEA credential covers core sustainability concepts to include demonstrated familiarity with the core issues, trends, concepts and frameworks of sustainability. It’s designed for those interested in sustainability concepts and seeking to better understand sustainability strategies and initiative…

The global sustainability certification for IT products

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We know that sustainability is achievable—our history proves it. For over 30 years, TCO Certified has progressively driven IT brands to take more responsibility for environmental and social issues in their supply chains, with criteria that challenge but also incentivize change. Since the certificat…

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