The Certificate in Sustainable Reporting and Transformation is a practical, accredited programme designed to help organisations meet growing sustainability and compliance demands.
Focused on the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Voluntary SME (VSME) framework, this course equips businesses with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to manage ESG reporting, monitor performance, and support supplier compliance.
Fully funded under the Climate Action Voucher, it offers a cost-effective way to build in-house sustainability expertise.
Organisations are under increasing pressure to:
This programme provides practical guidance and real-world tools to help you move from compliance to meaningful transformation.
You will gain the skills to:
This is a 10-credit postgraduate certificate, delivered through two 5-credit modules, both assessed via continuous assessment and project work:
This programme is ideal for:
| College | Griffith College Cork |
| Course ID | 194087 |
| Course Location | Cork |
| Awarding Body Details | Diploma |
| Course Start Date | 2nd February 2026 |
| Course Duration | The Certificate in Sustainable Reporting and Transformation duration is one semester over 12 weeks. |
| Course Time | 1 Evening per week online |
| Course Fee | The fee for this part time programme is €1650 for the year. An Academic Administration Fee of €250 is payable each September at the start of term. For students starting in the January/February term, €125 is payable in February, and then €250 will be payable each September from then onwards. A 2% Learner Protection Charge is applicable each academic year in addition to the fees quoted. The fees above relate to Year 1 fees only. |
| Entry Requirements | The programme is aimed at mature learners who wish to pursue/advance a career in reporting, monitoring and supplier training relating to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) as well as the Voluntary Small and Medium Enterprises (VSME). This programme is also aimed at learners who currently hold NFQ Level 8 cognate qualification(s) and wish to achieve a Certificate at Level 9 on the NFQ. Applicants over the age of 23 may apply based on previous learning and/ or work experience and a demonstration of commitment to further education. How to Apply Applicants should apply directly to the College. Applicants will be required to provide evidence of meeting the programmes minimum entry requirements, and will also be asked for a copy of their ID (passport or Driver's license) when applying. |
| Career Path | -Fostering Sustainable Practices - Sustainable SME’s – Building Resilience and Compliance |
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