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Diploma in Sustainability

Chartered Tax Consultant

cert Sustainability Strategy, Risk and Reporting

Diploma in Sustainability Reporting

Format: Virtual learning more info

CPD hours: 70+
Assessment: 2 case study based home assignments more info

Price: See below more info

Start date: Thursday 25 September 2025

End date :Monday 2 March 2026

Delivery: Online

Duration: Circa 6 months

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By booking this programme you are agreeing to our terms and conditions. Please see our booking Terms and Conditions to find out more.

Diploma in Sustainability Reporting

Course overview

This course, updated in 2025, reflects the impact of the European Commission Sustainability Omnibus proposals, and merges CSRD and Voluntary SME standards with global frameworks (ISSB, TCFD, TNFD, SASB, GRI). Participants master sustainability data literacy—sourcing, validating, and communicating environmental and social metrics—and build practical expertise in materiality assessments, KPI integration, governance reporting, and value-chain impact analysis. This reimagined programme equips professionals to navigate Europe’s evolving regulations, drive robust sustainability strategies, and build stakeholder trust.

Entry requirements

This programme has been designed to meet the needs of professionals who require an understanding of sustainability in business, and we welcome applications from:

Holders of a degree at Level 8 on the NFQ or an equivalent qualification
Members and students of Chartered Accountants Ireland
Members of other recognised professional bodies including ICAS, ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA and CPA
Individuals with relevant experience in finance, business or other relevant fields

All applicants other than members of Chartered Accountants Ireland will be asked to submit evidence of their qualifications or experience with their application. (See our admission & awards criteria page for more details)

Course fees

Fees are fully-inclusive and will cover registration, course materials, tuition fees and assessment fees.

If you previously completed our Certificate in Sustainability you are eligible to avail of 20% off this course cost. See application form for more information.

Multiple bookings by a single employer will qualify for a discount of 10% for the second and subsequent booking.

Programme funding with Green Tech Skillnet - Diploma in Sustainability

Green Tech Skillnet Funding Eligibility

We are delighted to inform you that this course is eligible for Green Tech Skillnet funding. Eligible participants can receive funding for up to 30% of the course fee. Candidates must meet the following criteria:

Self-employed, or
Employed in private or semi-state companies based in the Republic of Ireland.

Application Process

To submit your expression of interest for funding, please email johanna.banaditsch@windenergyireland.com with the following details: Name/Employer/Email address

A member of the Green Tech Skillnet team will contact each participant regarding their application.

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Diploma in Sustainability	Fees
Chartered Accountants Ireland member	€2,995 \| £2,595
Other applicants	€3,295 \| £2,765

How you study

This Diploma will be delivered through a blend of self-paced study and live-streamed virtual classrooms. These virtual classrooms will encourage engagement and enable active participation. Online sessions and programme assessments are all conducted through a virtual learning environment.

Assessment

This Diploma will be assessed through the completion of home assignments throughout as well as short learning logs. There is no final exam for this programme.

CPD Hours

This programme offers structured and unstructured CPD hours contact time. Participants can claim
a minimum of 70 structured CPD hours for this programme. Additionally, further hours can be claimed
for completing additional course activities, such as reading, preparing for course assessments, and
additional study.