ESG & Sustainability · CESRM

Certified Environmental and Social Risk Manager (CESRM)

For professionals who assess and manage environmental and social risks.

TrackESG & Sustainability
Career stageAdvanced
AssessmentOnline exam
MaintenanceRenewal & CPD
Overview & who should apply

About the CESRM certification

The CESRM certification recognises the competence to identify, assess and manage environmental and social risks in operations, projects and supply chains.

Who should apply: E&S risk officers, project finance, HSE and sustainability professionals.

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Body of knowledge

Core competence areas

The CESRM exam assesses applied competence across the following areas.

1

Environmental & Social Risk Frameworks

2

Impact Assessment

3

Supply Chain Risks

4

Community & Labour Issues

5

Monitoring & Management Plans

6

E&S Reporting

How to get certified

Your path to CESRM

  1. Review the eligibility requirements for CESRM.
  2. Submit your application to IAQP.
  3. Prepare using the body of knowledge, an Approved Training Partner or self-study.
  4. Sit the independent online exam.
  5. Receive your verifiable CESRM certificate and maintain it through renewal and CPD.

Fees, validity & renewal

Application and exam fees, certificate validity and renewal requirements for CESRM are confirmed when you apply. Contact the IAQP team for current details.

Preparation

Ready to earn your CESRM?

Submit your application and the IAQP team will confirm your eligibility and next steps.