PROGRAMME

RSustain Certified: ESG & Sustainability Internship Programme (CESIP)

A structured, practitioner-led four-week programme that builds the practical foundation and confidence to take your first step into ESG and sustainability.

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4 weeks • Live online • No prior experience needed • £30 (Intl) · ₹999 + GST (India)

The RSustain Certified ESG & Sustainability Internship Programme (CESIP) is a four-week, live-online learning experience for students, graduates and early-career professionals who want a real, working understanding of ESG and sustainability. You will learn directly from experienced ESG practitioners, work through real-world case studies, complete guided assignments and receive career mentoring — building the practical skills and confidence to pursue roles in this fast-growing field. No prior ESG experience is required.

At a Glance

Duration
4 weeks
Format
Live online sessions + guided assignments
Level
Beginner to early-career — no prior experience needed
Fee
₹999 + GST (India) · £30 (International)
Mentoring
Career guidance + CV & LinkedIn support
Certificate
RSustain Academy Certificate of Completion

Why Choose This Programme

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Affordable, accessible entry into a high-demand field.
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Learn from practitioners, not just theory — taught by people who do ESG and sustainability work day to day.
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Grounded in the frameworks that matter — GRI, ISSB, ESRS, CSRD, TCFD and ISO 14001.
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Hands-on by design — real-world case studies and guided assignments, not passive lectures.
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Mentoring that helps you move forward — career guidance plus CV and LinkedIn support.
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Backed by a working consultancy — RSustain supports organisations across the UK, India, the Middle East and the United States.

What You'll Learn

Foundations

Core principles of ESG and corporate sustainability; responsible business practices across industries.

Global Reporting Frameworks

How to read and apply GRI, ISSB, ESRS, CSRD, TCFD and ISO 14001; core ESG reporting concepts in practice.

Climate & Carbon

Climate change fundamentals, carbon management and organisational sustainability strategy.

Applied & Professional Skills

Analyse real sustainability challenges through case studies; strengthen research, communication, presentation and stakeholder-engagement skills; apply ESG concepts through guided assignments.

By the end, you will have a solid foundation to pursue careers in ESG consulting, sustainability reporting, environmental management and climate strategy.

Programme Structure (Indicative)

Each cohort moves through four weekly themes. Exact session content may be refined to keep pace with current standards and participant needs.

1
Week 1
ESG & sustainability foundations
2
Week 2
Global reporting frameworks
3
Week 3
Climate change & carbon management
4
Week 4
Applied case studies, professional skills & career readiness

Who It's For

No prior ESG experience required.

University students Recent graduates Working professionals Career changers Engineers Environmental professionals Business & finance graduates Anyone wanting to build a career in ESG

What's Included

✓Live online expert sessions
✓Real-world case studies
✓Guided assignments
✓Career mentoring
✓CV & LinkedIn guidance
✓RSustain Academy Certificate of Completion

Your Certificate

Participants who complete the programme requirements receive the RSustain Academy Certificate of Completion, recognising the practical learning and professional development they have achieved during the internship.

Why RSustain

RSustain is a UK-based ESG and sustainability consultancy supporting organisations across the UK, India, the Middle East and the United States. Through RSustain Academy, we develop future sustainability professionals with practical, accessible and industry-relevant learning aligned to global best practice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need prior ESG experience? +
No. The programme is designed for beginners and early-career learners.
Is this a paid job or a salaried work placement? +
No. CESIP is a structured, mentored, experiential learning programme — not a salaried position or a guaranteed work placement.
Will it guarantee me a job? +
No programme can guarantee employment. CESIP builds the foundational knowledge, practical exposure and confidence to pursue ESG and sustainability roles.
What certificate do I receive? +
The RSustain Academy Certificate of Completion, awarded on meeting the programme requirements.
How is it delivered? +
Live online sessions plus guided assignments, over four weeks.
What does it cost? +
₹999 + GST in India, or £30 internationally.
Who teaches it? +
Experienced ESG and sustainability practitioners.

Ready to take your first step into ESG & sustainability?

Enrol in the next CESIP cohort — ₹999 + GST (India) / £30 (International).

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