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Sustainable Environmental, Social and Governance Graduate Certificate

The real bottom line is about more than the company.

By earning your Sustainable Environmental, Social and Governance Graduate Certificate, you’re committing to making business more sustainable. Developed in partnership with Minnesota Carlson, the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and the Institute on the Environment, the Sustainable ESG Certificate prepares you to lead at the intersection of business, policy and sustainability.

Why Earn a Sustainable ESG Certificate?

  1. Build business skills to advance sustainability. Learn to connect sustainability science with real-world business and policy strategy. Learn how to measure greenhouse gas emissions, analyze climate data and communicate sustainability goals in ways that drive meaningful organizational change.

  2. Turn your passion into career-ready expertise. ESG leadership is in high demand across industries. As an IonE student already committed to sustainability, this certificate helps you translate your values into practical tools employers are looking for.

  3. No work experience required. Whether you’re exploring career paths or preparing for your first role, the certificate adds a powerful, marketable credential that complements your IonE experience.

Serve as a Change Agent

$132,790
average annual salary for ESG managers
24k+
job postings for titles like alternative energy manager, sustainability specialist and energy analyst in Minnesota (April 2024)
84%
projected increase in investments related to ESG initiatives (2021–26)
Executive Director Jessica Hellmann speaks from behind a podium.

Sustainability is a long game – a lifelong pursuit – and this program offers a new path for working professionals to learn new tools and techniques, build their networks and expand the impact of their work.

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