Programme overview
Unit 1: Introduction to sustainability
The first unit comprises the updated ICAEW Sustainability Certificate and offers finance practitioners a firm grounding in the fundamental principles of sustainability.
Unit 2: Building the business case
This unit has been designed to equip finance professionals with the skills to create a compelling business case for sustainability.
Unit 3: Reporting and decision making
This unit provides in-depth training on integrating sustainability into your organisation’s core decision-making processes.
Unit 4: Strategy and risk management
This unit offers a comprehensive approach to understanding and embedding sustainability within strategy, governance and risk management.
Unit 5: Sustainability assurance
This unit equips you with the skills to assess and verify sustainability information, ensuring transparency, accuracy, and accountability in organisational reporting.
The programme is a major breakthrough. It provides accessible entry points, so you can build sustainability knowledge matched to your requirements. I am sure it will be embraced by many firms – it’s what they have been asking for.
The ICAEW’s Sustainability Accelerator provides a comprehensive understanding of sustainability terminology, relevant reporting frameworks and legislation, which constitute the essential resources required to translate sustainability from theory into business practice.
Earn recognition as you progress
As you progress through the programme, you'll have the opportunity to earn digital badges that recognise your achievements.
- Course CPD badges: Each time you successfully complete a course, you'll earn a badge that showcases your new skills and expertise in that area.
- CPD unit badges: Upon completing all modules within a course, you'll receive a unit CPD badge, marking your deeper understanding and commitment to the subject.
- Sustainability learning excellence badge: Upon completing the entire ICAEW Sustainability Accelerator Programme, you can earn a prestigious badge that celebrates your achievement in sustainability learning excellence.
These CPD badges are not just symbols of completion; they're valuable credentials that you can share on your professional profiles, CV or social media to highlight your commitment to sustainability.
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