Global Network for Practising Accountants
The Certified ESG & Sustainability Accountant (CESA) equips finance professionals with advanced expertise in sustainability reporting, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics, and integrated reporting frameworks. The program prepares participants to align financial reporting with global sustainability standards, enabling organizations to meet investor, regulatory, and societal expectations for transparent ESG disclosures.
Accountants, auditors, and finance
managers engaged in sustainability reporting
Corporate reporting and compliance
professionals
Consultants and advisors
specializing in ESG strategy
Professionals aiming to advance in
the rapidly growing sustainability finance sectorBy the end of the program, participants will be able to:
Apply ESG principles to financial
reporting and disclosures
Understand global sustainability
standards, including GRI, SASB, ISSB, TCFD, and EU CSRD
Develop ESG metrics and integrate
them into corporate reports
Assess sustainability risks and
opportunities within business operations
Prepare integrated reports
combining financial and ESG dataESG Fundamentals & Sustainability in Finance 15 hrs
Global Standards: GRI, SASB, ISSB & TCFD 20 hrs
ESG Metrics & Performance Measurement 20 hrs
Climate Risk, Social Impact & Governance Factors 15 hrs
Sustainability Assurance & Audit 15 hrs
Integrated Reporting Principles 15 hrs
Technology in ESG Reporting (AI, Blockchain, Data Tools) 10 hrs
Case Studies & Practical Reporting Workshop 10 hrs
Practical ESG reporting project
Final integrated report for a
simulated organisation