ESG & Sustainability · CESL
Certified ESG Strategy Leader (CESL)
For senior leaders who set and deliver ESG strategy.
TrackESG & Sustainability
Career stageLeadership
AssessmentOnline exam
MaintenanceRenewal & CPD
Overview & who should apply
About the CESL certification
The CESL certification recognises the competence to set ESG ambition, integrate ESG into corporate strategy and governance, and lead performance and disclosure at board level.
Who should apply: Executives, directors and heads of sustainability or strategy.
Body of knowledge
Core competence areas
The CESL exam assesses applied competence across the following areas.
1
ESG Strategy & Value Creation
2
Board-Level ESG Governance
3
Climate & Transition Planning
4
ESG Targets & Performance
5
Disclosure & Investor Relations
6
Leading ESG Transformation
How to get certified
Your path to CESL
- Review the eligibility requirements for CESL.
- 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 CESL certificate and maintain it through renewal and CPD.
Fees, validity & renewal
Application and exam fees, certificate validity and renewal requirements for CESL are confirmed when you apply. Contact the IAQP team for current details.
Preparation
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Ready to earn your CESL?
Submit your application and the IAQP team will confirm your eligibility and next steps.