Sustainability Analytics, ESG Data and Strategic Decision Making Course
Climate Change, ESG & Sustainability

Sustainability Analytics, ESG Data and Strategic Decision Making Course

The Sustainability Analytics, ESG Data and Strategic Decision Making Course is a 5-day professional training programme delivered in-person or online in Climate Change, ESG & Sustainability, ending with a TrustGate Corporate Skills certificate of completion.

The Executive Course in Sustainability Analytics, ESG Data and Strategic Decision Making equips senior executives, sustainability leaders, analysts, strategy professionals, and public sector managers with the knowledge and practical skills required to collect, manage, analyze,...

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5 Days Expert Instructors Certificate Included Online & In-Person
Part of TrustGate's
Sustainability & ESG programme
ESG strategy, climate risk and sustainable business leadership for African organisations.

Course Overview

The Executive Course in Sustainability Analytics, ESG Data and Strategic Decision Making equips senior executives, sustainability leaders, analysts, strategy professionals, and public sector managers with the knowledge and practical skills required to collect, manage, analyze, interpret, visualize, and report sustainability and ESG information. The Course demonstrates how organizations can integrate business intelligence, predictive analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, digital dashboards, and executive reporting tools into sustainability management systems to improve organizational performance and strategic decision-making. Participants will explore ESG metrics, sustainability Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ESG data governance, climate analytics, digital reporting systems, predictive modelling, AI-enabled sustainability management, integrated performance dashboards, executive reporting, and data-driven strategy execution. The programme is aligned with internationally recognized sustainability reporting, analytics, governance, and data management standards, including the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (ISSB), Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), SASB Standards, Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), ISO 30414, ISO 8000 Data Quality, ISO 37301 Compliance Management, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Learning Objectives

  • Understand sustainability analytics and ESG data management principles.
  • Design ESG performance measurement systems using internationally recognized frameworks.
  • Develop meaningful ESG KPIs and sustainability scorecards.
  • Apply business intelligence and data analytics techniques to sustainability reporting.
  • Build executive dashboards that support strategic decision-making.
  • Use predictive analytics and AI to improve sustainability performance.
  • Strengthen ESG reporting, compliance, and disclosure processes.
  • Integrate sustainability data into enterprise performance management systems.
  • Improve executive decision-making using evidence-based sustainability insights.
  • Lead organizational digital transformation through advanced ESG analytics.

Course Content

  1. Principles of sustainability analytics
  2. ESG data ecosystem and governance
  3. Sustainability reporting landscape
  4. Strategic value of ESG information

  1. ESG performance indicators
  2. Sustainability KPIs and scorecards
  3. Materiality assessment
  4. Data quality and performance assurance

  1. ESG data collection methodologies
  2. Data governance frameworks
  3. Data quality management
  4. ESG information management systems

  1. Business Intelligence (BI) fundamentals
  2. Executive dashboard development
  3. Data visualization techniques
  4. Strategic reporting for executives and boards

  1. AI applications in sustainability
  2. Machine learning for ESG insights
  3. Intelligent automation
  4. Ethical AI and responsible data use

  1. Predictive analytics techniques
  2. Scenario modelling and forecasting
  3. Climate and sustainability risk analytics
  4. Evidence-based executive decision-making

  1. IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (ISSB)
  2. Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
  3. SASB Standards
  4. Integrated sustainability reporting

  1. Digital transformation strategies
  2. Cloud-based ESG platforms
  3. Internet of Things (IoT) for sustainability
  4. Emerging sustainability technologies

  1. Integrated performance management
  2. ESG Balanced Scorecards
  3. Organizational maturity assessments
  4. Continuous improvement frameworks

  1. ESG analytics maturity assessment
  2. Enterprise ESG data strategy
  3. Executive reporting framework
  4. Organizational implementation roadmap

Who Should Attend?

  • Chief Executive Officers
  • Chief Sustainability Officers
  • Chief Strategy Officers
  • Chief Data Officers
  • Business Intelligence Managers
  • ESG Managers
  • Sustainability Managers
  • Performance Management Managers
  • Risk Managers
  • Internal Auditors
  • Compliance Officers
  • ICT Directors
  • Digital Transformation Managers
  • Data Analysts
  • Monitoring and Evaluation Specialists
  • Public Sector Executives
  • Development Partners
  • Consultants
  • Researchers
  • Board Members

Training Methodology

  • Executive presentations
  • Interactive discussions
  • International case studies
  • Data analytics workshops
  • Dashboard development laboratories
  • Artificial Intelligence demonstrations
  • Group assignments
  • Peer learning
  • Executive coaching
  • Action planning sessions

What's Included

Certificate of completion
Training materials included
Lunch and refreshments (physical)
Post-training support

Certification

Certificate in Sustainability Analytics, ESG Data and Strategic Decision Making

Issued by: TRUSTGATE CORPORATE SKILLS

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Sustainability Analytics, ESG Data and Strategic Decision Making Course training?

The Sustainability Analytics, ESG Data and Strategic Decision Making Course runs for 5 Days. Each day combines expert-led teaching with practical, hands-on exercises so participants can apply what they learn immediately.

Is the Sustainability Analytics, ESG Data and Strategic Decision Making Course delivered online or in-person?

This course is delivered in person (scheduled venues include Mombasa, Lilongwe, Nairobi, Dar es Salaam), live online, or in-house at your organisation.

How much does the Sustainability Analytics, ESG Data and Strategic Decision Making Course cost?

The fee is US$600 per person online and US$1,400 per person in person. In-person fees depend on the participant's country; the pricing card on this page shows the fee for yours.

When is the next Sustainability Analytics, ESG Data and Strategic Decision Making Course training?

The next scheduled session runs from 23 November 2026 to 27 November 2026 in Mombasa, Kenya. You can also request a custom date or an in-house session for your team.

Do I get a certificate after completing the Sustainability Analytics, ESG Data and Strategic Decision Making Course?

Yes. Participants who complete the Sustainability Analytics, ESG Data and Strategic Decision Making Course receive a certificate of completion from TRUSTGATE CORPORATE SKILLS.

What will I learn in the Sustainability Analytics, ESG Data and Strategic Decision Making Course?

Key learning outcomes include: Understand sustainability analytics and ESG data management principles; Design ESG performance measurement systems using internationally recognized frameworks; Develop meaningful ESG KPIs and sustainability scorecards; Apply business intelligence and data analytics techniques to sustainability reporting; Build executive dashboards that support strategic decision-making.