ESG–Training
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ESG – Training
ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and other sustainability frameworks are becoming increasingly important for companies.
They provide a guiding framework for sustainable actions, ethical business practices, and responsible corporate governance. ESG aspects affect all areas of daily business and offer the opportunity to strengthen both the resilience and brand value of your company.
The consistent integration of ESG principles not only helps to secure competitiveness but also actively contributes to the transformation towards a more sustainable economy.
ESG training empowers employees to embed sustainability as an integral part of the corporate culture. It imparts knowledge about international frameworks such as CSRD, CSDDD, EU Taxonomy, SFDR, and many more, as well as the ability to identify, assess, and incorporate ESG risks into decision-making processes. Furthermore, such training promotes corporate governance based on transparency, ethical responsibility, and good governance.
Legal Framework
Reporting on employee training in the area of ESG/sustainability is stipulated by ESRS S1-13 (“Own Workforce – Metrics on Education and Skill Development”). It therefore falls under the principle of double materiality and will become mandatory as part of a phased phase-in. Additionally, ESRS 2—regardless of the double materiality principle—requires companies to provide training for administrative, management, and supervisory bodies. This underscores the importance of ESG training not only for employees but also for leadership levels to effectively integrate sustainability into corporate strategy.
Note (as of August 1, 2025):
The omnibus simplification package adopted by the EU in February 2025 aims to simplify reporting obligations under CSRD and ESRS. In July 2025, a “quick-fix” delegated act followed, temporarily granting relief to companies in the first reporting wave (“Wave 1”, financial year 2024), for example, the option not to report certain information—such as expected financial impacts—for 2025 and 2026 yet. On July 31, 2025, EFRAG also published revised exposure drafts of the ESRS, which are open for public consultation until September 29, 2025. These drafts include a reduction and partial reclassification of data points—including potentially affected metrics in S1-13—into non-mandatory guidelines. The final version of the revised ESRS is expected in the first half of 2026.
How do customers benefit from our experience?
✔ Motivation: ESG training motivates employees to actively participate in implementing sustainability measures, which increases employee satisfaction and retention.
✔ Competitive Advantage: Companies with strong ESG commitment are more attractive to engaged employees and can differentiate themselves in the market.
✔ Transparency: ESG training promotes transparency and responsible corporate governance, strengthening stakeholder trust.
✔ Risk Management: ESG training enables companies to better assess and minimize risks, increasing your company’s resilience.
✔ Positive Change: ESG training helps companies achieve their sustainability goals more efficiently and make a positive contribution to society.
✔ Brand Value: A strong ESG commitment enhances your company’s brand value and credibility.
Why choose Terra?
Terra Academy is your ideal partner for ESG training, offering comprehensive expertise and tailored solutions to support companies in their sustainable transformation. Here are the main reasons:
- Experience: Over 15 years of expertise in the development and implementation of ESG projects in Europe and Latin America.
- Certification: Recognized by the UN as a “Centre for Education for Sustainable Development.”
- Flexibility: Broad offerings of online courses, webinars, modules, and in-person trainings that integrate optimally into the workday.
- Diversity: Trainings for various industries, including specialized modules for banks, insurance companies, and tax auditors.
- Practical orientation: Focus on concrete applications such as ESG risk assessment, reporting, and integration into corporate strategies.
- Innovation: Promotion of sustainable leadership and corporate culture through modern approaches like the Inner Development Goals (IDG).
- Success: Thousands of successfully trained participants with a deep understanding of ESG requirements.
With Terra Academy, companies benefit from an interdisciplinary team that incorporates the latest scientific findings and covers individual training needs.
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What is our approach?
Our approach to ESG training is flexible, practice-oriented, and tailored to your individual needs. We rely on blended learning—the combination of e-learning with additional online and offline formats—to sustainably anchor knowledge and ensure its transfer into everyday work.
E-Learning with Terra Academy
- Over 20 thematic modules with 200+ learning units (video + quiz) in three languages (German, English, Italian) plus optional subtitles.
- Coverage of basics, industry-specific deep dives, and regulatory topics (e.g., CSRD, EU Taxonomy, greenhouse gas accounting, anti-greenwashing, leadership, and more).
- Flexible and accessible anytime—ideal for individual preparation or follow-up of live formats.
- Can be combined with webinars and workshops for maximum learning success and practical transfer.
Webinars and Seminars:
- Prepared and conducted by specialized experts.
- Convey core principles and key sustainability competencies, tailored to the specific challenges of participants.
- Include keynotes, interactive discussion rounds, and Q&A sessions.
- Duration: 45 minutes to 8 hours, depending on topic and target group.
- Optimal for up to 25 participants, with options for larger groups on specific topics (e.g., kick-off sessions).
Workshops and Trainings (online or in-person):
- Led by experienced experts from the Terra Institute.
- Focus on in-depth discussions, training, and exercises for integrating sustainability competencies into everyday processes.
- Duration: 4 to 8 hours, ideal for groups of 10–20 participants.
- Available in German, English, Italian, and partly in Spanish and French.
Blended Learning:
- Combination of e-learning modules, webinars, and workshops for enhanced learning success.
- Learning materials can be worked on in advance to optimally prepare participants.
Example of a blended learning path:
Modules give learners the opportunity to discover the core principles and key competencies relevant to them in the field of sustainability and to prepare for webinars and workshops. These can be completed in their own time.
Webinars and workshops apply the knowledge learned in the modules to sector-specific challenges. They also serve as a starting point and activation for learners in the cohort (e.g. in the case of multiple webinars).
Our approach promotes an interactive learning experience that encompasses both theoretical knowledge and practical applications in order to effectively impart sustainable skills.
Get started now – learn about sustainability and put it into practice!
Want to prepare your employees for the future and embed sustainability in your company? Our ESG training courses offer practical solutions and in-depth knowledge!
Contact us now to find out how our customised training courses can strengthen your sustainability strategy.
Let’s work together to build your teams’ skills and pave the way for sustainable corporate management!
Frequently asked questions about ESG training courses – FAQs
1. What is ESG training?
ESG training is an educational programme that teaches employees and managers about environmental, social and corporate governance issues. It helps companies integrate ESG principles into their strategies and processes.
2. Who should participate in ESG training?
ESG training is aimed at employees, managers and supervisory bodies who want to implement sustainability goals and integrate ESG criteria into decision-making processes.
3. What topics are covered in ESG training courses?
The training courses cover a wide range of topics, including ESG basics, frameworks such as CSRD and GRI, reporting, risk assessment, integration into business strategies and sustainable corporate culture.
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