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Diploma in Sustainable Business Strategy and ESG Management

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Diploma in Sustainability Management in Business

Professional in Diploma Sustainable Business Strategy and ESG Management

The United Nations define sustainability as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”. In the last decades, the concepts of sustainable development and sustainability in business have become dominant in the political agenda both at national and international level and have a growing impact on the consumer behaviours. In this programme, learners will explore the concept of sustainability and its relationship to business and examine the issues related to sustainability management in a local and global context. This diploma will explain how sustainability management can be integrated into business operations and introduce students to diverse ways in which businesses can promote and implement sustainability and environmentally-conscious policies in the workplace. This programme will also review the support available to companies in Ireland for the development and implementation of ‘Green Business’ strategies.

Aims and Objectives


Aims

The aim of this programme is to outline how sustainability management can be integrated into business operations and introduce students to diverse ways in which businesses can promote and implement sustainability and environmentally-conscious policies in the workplace.

Objectives
Upon completion of the programmes learners will be equipped to:

  • Develop & demonstrate a critical understanding of sustainability principles, frameworks and global policy drivers.

  • Analyse and evaluate strategies for integrating sustainable and circular practices into business operation, supply chains and decision making processes

  • Design and implement practical sustainability and ESG policies aligned with recognised frameworks

  • Assess and apply innovative technologies and digital tools, including AI, data analytics and renewable energy systems

  • Communicate sustainability strategies effectively across organisations

  • Evaluate financial mechanisms, policy supports and funding opportunities within an Irish and EU context.

Assessment


Sustainability Strategy Group Presentation - 30%
Sustainability Innovation Group Debate - 30%
Organisational Sustainability Policy & Impact Report - 40%

Please note this programme is not on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).

Course Content 

Week 1: Sustainability Landscape

Week 2: Business Transformation through Sustainability

Week 3: Governance, Policy & Regulation for Sustainability

Week 4: Sustainable Finance & Climate Risk

Week 5: Sustainable Operations & Global Supply Chains

Week 6: Technology, Innovation & Digital Sustainability

Week 7: Designing & Implementing Sustainability Policies

Week 8: Communication, Engagement & Green Leadership

Week 9: Sustainable Innovation Funding & Irish Opportunities

Week 10: Group Presentation

Week 11: Debates & Future Perspectives

Week 12: Programme Reflections & Integration

Structure

This course will follow a cycle of 3 hours, one night per week, across 12 weeks.

This course is delivered online.

Real World Application


One key area of emphasis within this programme is the application of sustainability management. As such, throughout this 12 week programme, the learner will be applying various concepts to real or hypothetical scenarios within organisations such as:

● The development of sustainability policies and action plans targeting SMEs and company departments.
● ESG risk assessments or assessments on the circular economy supply chain.
● Identifying sustainable financing opportunities with the aid of Irish and European funding structures (SEAI and Enterprise Ireland).
● Development of sustainability communication campaigns and internal engagement activities.

The assignments are designed to motivate the students to use authentic data and parameters (like GRI Guidelines and LCA templates), and there will be clear linkage between learning outcomes and workplace requirements.

The learners will also be able to study case examples of organisations such as Unilever, IKEA, Patagonia, and SMEs in Ireland and the EU pursuing sustainability initiatives.

As a result, the applied learning method ensures that the graduates of the programme are immediately useful to the management of sustainability, consultancy work, and implementation projects.
Guest Speakers and Workshops

To connect learning with expertise, the programme will feature speakers and workshops with experts in the field of sustainability. The list of guest contributors may include:

● Corporate sustainability officers from prominent Irish and European companies.
● Representatives from Enterprise Ireland or SEAI on funding and green innovation.
● Environmental consultants, ESG analysts, and policy advisors.
● Leaders in technology and innovation in digital sustainability, renewable energy, and circular design.

These sessions are intended to enable learners to gain insight into the various challenges and innovations taking place in the industry today. The workshops will be problem-based and interactive to enable the learners to use the expert opinions to solve challenges presented in case studies.

Fees

The fee for the Diploma in Sustainable Business Strategy and ESG Management is €1,500. This is inclusive of tuition, registration, exam fees and DBS library membership. This fee must be paid in full before the course begins.

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Eligibility

Participants on this programme must be over 18 and will be required to submit an updated CV and copy of their ID (eg. Passport or Drivers Licences) as part of their application via the Apply section of our website. Once we have all of the documentation the turnaround time is usually 1-2 working days to receive an offer on our Professional Diploma programmes.

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DBS Student Facilities

DBS Diploma students can also avail of a wide range of facilities to assist them in every aspect of their studies, please see below for more details.

• Online Notes System (DBS Moodle)- is an eLearning system designed to provide you with a range of course material which will enhance and support your learning experience within DBS. 
• DBS Library Aungier Street- the Library provides a programme of classes in the areas of Library resources, essay writing skills, avoiding plagiarism and referencing to assist you in your studies. 
• DBS Careers and Appointment Service- which provides a range of services for Diploma students such as career advice and workshops in CV writing and interview skills. 
• Subsidised Parking- DBS provides subsidised parking arrangements for students, which provides easy access to all main public transport routes in and out of the city centre. 
• Subsidised Student Canteen- Diploma students can avail of the Student Canteen which is open in the evenings and offers a wide variety of choices on its menu.
Categories:
  • Professional Diplomas
  • Part-Time
  • Business & Management
  • 12 Weeks

Course overview

Certification: Dublin Business School
Schedule: Tuesdays, 6.15-9.30pm
Next Intake: September 2026
Duration: 12 weeks (part-time)
Mode: Online

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Email: admissions@dbs.ie
Phone: 01 417 7500
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Monday to Friday
8:45am to 5:15pm

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