IWA 48:2024 ESG Implementation Specialist

*Approx Course Duration :**	Equivalent to 2 days full-time study
Access to Course Content:	18 Months from the date of enrolment
Qualification/s:	IWA 48:2024 ESG Implementation Specialist
CPD Hours:	8 Continuing Professional Development Hours

Develop the expertise to lead ESG integration and demonstrate sustainable governance aligned with international best practice.

The IWA 48:2024 ESG Implementation Specialist Course is designed for professionals who want to confidently apply Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles across their organization.

Built around the international IWA 48:2024 standard, this course gives you the practical tools and frameworks to align ESG activities with stakeholder expectations, leadership accountability, and transparent reporting.

Through interactive case studies, real-world examples, and implementation toolkits, you’ll learn how to create, monitor, and improve ESG systems that support long-term organizational sustainability and compliance.

Who this course is for

This course is ideal for professionals who lead or influence ESG strategy, compliance, and reporting within their organization. It suits learners who want to gain a recognized qualification and apply ESG principles in practical, measurable ways.

ESG and sustainability professionals
Corporate governance leaders and risk managers
Compliance and reporting officers
Consultants supporting ESG implementation
Executives integrating ESG with organizational strategy
Team leaders preparing for internal or external audits

What you’ll learn

By completing this course, you’ll develop deep knowledge of how to apply the IWA 48:2024 ESG Principles through a systems-based approach to responsible governance.

Introduction to IWA and ISO ESG Principles (Clauses 1–3)
Context of the organization
Leadership and governance responsibilities
ESG planning and risk-based decision-making
Support: resources, competence, and awareness
Operational ESG implementation
Performance evaluation, monitoring, and reporting
Continual improvement and maturity assessment

What you’ll be able to do

Implement ESG frameworks aligned with the IWA 48:2024 standard
Integrate ESG principles into existing management systems
Support stakeholder engagement and ESG reporting obligations
Conduct ESG gap analyses and performance evaluations
Build continual improvement into ESG strategy and governance
Contribute to internal and external ESG certification readiness

Qualification & Recognition

This course includes formal assessments and may be eligible for Exemplar Global Certification in the future. Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a Certificate of Attainment, recognized internationally.

There are no prerequisites, and all learning is 100% online and self-paced.

Course Type	Includes Assessment?	Qualification Issued?	Best For...
Introduction	No	No	First-time learners, general awareness
Specialist	Yes	Certificate of Attainment	Implementers, consultants, ESG leaders
Internal Auditor	Yes	Certificate of Attainment	Audit team members, compliance roles
Lead Auditor	Yes	Certificate of Attainment	Lead auditors, external certifiers

No prerequisites required

This course is currently undergoing certification and will be available shortly.

Course details:

Coming Soon
Approx 8 hours full-time study*
Exemplar Global International & Industry Recognized
Standard: IWA 48:2024
No prerequisites required

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* All ATOL courses are delivered in such a way you can work through them at your own pace, the actual time to complete the training may change depending on the individual learners' experience and/or learning style