The Micro-Certificate in Environmental Metrics for Sustainability Reporting is a flexible 15-week online professional development program designed for professionals and new graduates who want practical, applied skills in ESG, environmental measurement, data management, and strategy-driven sustainability reporting, with the ability to tailor learning through specialized sector-specific course options. This program qualifies for the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant. Note: Drop request for full micro-certificate is 7 days before start of Course 1.
Micro-Certificate Pathway
Courses 1 and 2: ESG Fundamentals (Required)
- 1. ESG Fundamentals and Environmental Decisions (3 weeks)
- 2. Data Gathering and Management for GHG Emissions (3 weeks)
Course 3: Specialize with Two Electives (Choose two of four)
- 3a. ESG in Agribusiness (3 weeks)
- 3b. Sustainable Packaging Decision Making for Food Service and Processing (3 weeks)
- 3c. Impact of Business on Biodiversity (3 weeks)
- 3d. Sustainable Waste Management: Food Waste and Diversion (3 weeks)
Course 4: Strategy and Reporting (Required)
- 4. Strategy Creation and Sustainability Reporting (3 weeks)
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Registration opened Feb 2. If you have questions, please contact us at mfre.learn@ubc.ca . If you are an MFRE alumni, please email mfre.learn@ubc.ca for information about how you should register in the Micro-Certificate. |
Additional Details
What This Program Offers
- Sustainability Reporting & ESG Fundamentals: Gain a strong foundation in ESG principles, reporting frameworks, and carbon footprint measurement (Scope 1, 2, and 3).
- Specialized Sustainability Topics Across Business and Food Systems: Explore sector and topic specific areas in depth including ESG in agribusiness, sustainable packaging, biodiversity impacts, and food loss/waste/diversion depending on your selected specialization.
- ESG Principles in Agribusiness: Obtain knowledge of ESG principles and climate risk in the agribusiness context.
- Applied Risk, Impact, and Strategy Development: Learn how organizations assess environmental impacts and risks and translate them into practical strategies and actions relevant to your chosen specialization.
- Practical Data Tools & Decision-Making: Learn to manage environmental metrics using Excel and Power BI, with real-world applications in GHG and waste reporting.
By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the skills to support their company’s sustainability efforts and create impactful environmental reports.
Who This Program is For
- Early to Mid-career Professionals interested in leveraging their careers by developing their knowledge of sustainable environmental practices.
- Recent University or College Graduates looking to boost their employability and job prospects by earning a specialized certification that validates their commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.
- Business Leaders wanting to understand and use techniques to track and evaluate their company’s environmental footprint for potential cost reductions and increased operational efficiency.
- Entrepreneurs looking to gain insights into sustainability reporting to solidify their organization’s reputation with key stakeholders, including investors, customers, and employees.
- Employees that have been tasked to lead environmental reporting practices to meet emerging regulations and/or to address their climate impact.
Ready to make a significant impact in sustainability? Don’t miss out on this opportunity. Register and start your journey towards sustainability leadership today!
Program Costs
Cost:
$2500 Full Micro-Certificate (includes all 3 required courses and 2 electives)
$900 (Individual Course). If you decide to take the courses individually, it is recommended that you take the prerequisite courses, Course 1: ESG Fundamentals and Environmental Decisions prior to Course 2, 3 and/or Course 4.
This program qualifies for the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant.
All fees are in Canadian dollars, subject to change and to GST (where applicable). For details on forms of payment accepted, please see How to Pay.
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Program Courses and Dates
- Course 1: ESG Fundamentals and Environmental Decisions: Feb 16 to March 6
- Course 2: Data Gathering and Management for GHG Emissions: March to April 3
- Course 3a: ESG in Agribusiness: April 13 to May 1
- Course 3b: Sustainable Package Decision Making for Food Service and Processing: April 13 to May 1
- Course 3c: Impact of Business on Biodiversity: May 11 to May 29
- Course 3d: Sustainable Waste Management: May 11 to May 29
- Course 4: Environmental Assessment, Strategy Creation, and Sustainability Reporting: June 8 to June 26
How This Program is Delivered
Format: Students wanting to complete the full micro-certificate and receive accreditation must complete the following:
- Course 1, Course 2, and Course 4 (Required) and Select two of four electives from Course 3a, Course 3b, Course 3c, Course 3d (Electives).
Each course spans three weeks and includes video lectures, case studies, software application demonstrations, Q&A discussions, assignments, activities, and live sessions with industry experts. Upon successfully completing all five courses, participants will receive a Micro-Certificate in Sustainability Reporting and Environmental Metrics.
Time commitment: Participants can work at their own pace. The total time commitment is 4 hours every week that includes 2 hours per week of viewing content and 2 hours per week of activities, assessments and practice.
