ESG & Sustainability · CESGP
Certified ESG Professional (CESGP)
For professionals who manage environmental, social and governance performance.
TrackESG & Sustainability
Career stageProfessional
AssessmentOnline exam
MaintenanceRenewal & CPD
Overview & who should apply
About the CESGP certification
The CESGP certification recognises the competence to understand ESG frameworks, collect and manage ESG data, and support credible ESG reporting and improvement.
Who should apply: Sustainability officers, ESG analysts, compliance and reporting professionals.
Body of knowledge
Core competence areas
The CESGP exam assesses applied competence across the following areas.
1
ESG Fundamentals
2
Materiality Assessment
3
ESG Frameworks & Reporting Standards
4
ESG Data & Metrics
5
Stakeholder Engagement
6
ESG Integration in Operations
How to get certified
Your path to CESGP
- Review the eligibility requirements for CESGP.
- Submit your application to IAQP.
- Prepare using the body of knowledge, an Approved Training Partner or self-study.
- Sit the independent online exam.
- Receive your verifiable CESGP certificate and maintain it through renewal and CPD.
Fees, validity & renewal
Application and exam fees, certificate validity and renewal requirements for CESGP are confirmed when you apply. Contact the IAQP team for current details.
Preparation
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Ready to earn your CESGP?
Submit your application and the IAQP team will confirm your eligibility and next steps.