SIMPACT 30 Certificate
SIMPACT Mentorship in Business Sustainability and ESG Leadership
Empowering Africa’s Next Sustainability Leaders with Practical, Purpose-Driven Training
Modules & Learning Outcomes
Course Overview
The SIMPACT30 Certificate is a high-impact, multi-module programme designed to equip Africa’s emerging sustainability leaders with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to lead the transition to a more responsible, inclusive, and resilient future.
Spanning 12 curated modules, this programme blends global best practices with African perspectives — delivering strategic insight across CSR, ESG, climate action, circular economy, biodiversity, sustainable finance, DEI, and more. Each module is curated by internationally recognized experts and is anchored in real-world application, impact measurement, and ethical leadership.
Module 1
Introduction to Business Sustainability
Facilitator:
Understand the business case for sustainability and explore key challenges, strategic frameworks, and stakeholder alignment.
✅ Explore global sustainability trends
✅ Align organizational goals with the SDGs
✅ Understand how sustainability drives competitive advantage
Module 4
Decarbonisation – Achieving Net Zero
Facilitator:
Master carbon literacy and design a data-driven pathway to organisational decarbonisation.
✅ Conduct product life cycle analysis
✅ Set net-zero targets aligned with science
✅ Build a carbon-reduction strategy
Module 3
Sustainability Plan Implementation:
Facilitator:
Bridge strategy and action. Translate your plan into measurable, impactful organisational change.
✅ Use benchmarking tools and KPIs
✅ Secure cross-organisational buy-in
✅ Incorporate feedback and resilience planning
Module 4
Decarbonisation – Achieving Net Zero
Facilitator:
Master carbon literacy and design a data-driven pathway to organisational decarbonisation.
✅ Conduct product life cycle analysis
✅ Set net-zero targets aligned with science
✅ Build a carbon-reduction strategy
Module 5
Circular Economy
Facilitator:
Unlock innovation by integrating circular economy principles across your product lifecycle.
✅ Assess circular value chain opportunities
✅ Explore eco-design & reuse models
✅ Build sustainable product strategies
Module 4
Decarbonisation – Achieving Net Zero
Facilitator:
Master carbon literacy and design a data-driven pathway to organisational decarbonisation.
✅ Conduct product life cycle analysis
✅ Set net-zero targets aligned with science
✅ Build a carbon-reduction strategy
Module 6
Business with Biodiversity
Facilitator:
Understand how nature and biodiversity are essential to long-term business resilience.
✅ Align with global biodiversity frameworks
✅ Address nature-positive reporting
✅ Connect biodiversity to financial risk
Module 7
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Facilitator:
Drive inclusive impact with practical DEI tools and data-driven leadership strategies.
✅ Assess your DEI maturity and gaps
✅ Build a bias-free, inclusive workplace
✅ Align DEI with sustainability goals
Module 8
Sustainable Finance
Facilitator:
Learn to harness finance as a tool for impact through green bonds, ESG investment, and sustainability-linked loans.
✅ Understand impact investing and risk frameworks
✅ Align financial strategy with ESG goals
✅ Meet regulatory requirements
Module 9
Sustainable Operations
Facilitator:
Build efficiency and impact through operational systems that reduce environmental harm.
✅ Apply ISO standards and EMS
✅ Analyse social & environmental footprints
✅ Leverage data for operational improvement
Module 10
Sustainable Supply Chain
Facilitator:
Design value chains that are resilient, ethical, and climate-smart.
✅ Evaluate risk and lifecycle costs
✅ Build supplier engagement strategies
✅ Drive supply chain decarbonisation
Module 11
Green Marketing & Communication
Facilitator:
Communicate your impact clearly, authentically, and in compliance with regulation.
✅ Navigate the Green Claims Code
✅ Build a transparent green marketing plan
✅ Engage consumers in your sustainability journey
Module 12
ESG Reporting & Auditing
Facilitator:
Build credibility and compliance with global ESG frameworks and auditing standards.
✅ Master GRI, CSRD, and IFRS principles
✅ Audit your sustainability data and disclosures
✅ Enhance ESG credibility and investor trust
Who Is This For?
Our Bespoke Solutions Focus on
Young professionals in sustainability, policy, or ESG
Corporate and public sector teams developing ESG skills
Entrepreneurs building impact-driven ventures
Development practitioners and nonprofit leaders
Graduate students and researchers focused on climate and sustainability
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