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Scheduled: Starting 26 November 2026, 16 weeks
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NOW AVAILABLE ON DEMAND
Scheduled: Starting 26 November 2026, 16 weeks
On-Demand: Start Now
Understand the concept of ESG in shipping and its rapidly growing importance in the sustainable future of the maritime industry
Learn how to consider Environmental, Social & Governance issues in corporate decision making, financial planning, operational performance, and reporting to investors and other stakeholders
Executive Certificate in ESG for Maritime Professionals
ESG in shipping has moved from a niche investor concern to a business-critical priority across the global maritime industry, with shipowners, operators and financiers increasingly required to demonstrate measurable progress against environmental, social and governance standards. As ESG reporting for shipping companies becomes more regulated and scrutinised by investors, lenders and charterers, professionals with a thorough understanding of the ESG shipping landscape are becoming essential across commercial, operational and strategic roles.
This ESG in shipping certificate gives maritime and offshore industry professionals an in-depth understanding of the full ESG framework as it applies to the ESG shipping industry, from IMO regulations, climate change and decarbonisation through to social responsibilities, crew welfare, governance structures and greenwashing risks. Delivered 100% online by Lloyd's Maritime Academy, the course is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge to evaluate ESG performance, interpret regulatory requirements and contribute meaningfully to their organisation's ESG strategy.
ESG in Shipping: Regulation, Reporting, Performance
- Build a strong grounding in ESG in shipping, including key frameworks, stakeholder expectations, and the shift towards mandatory reporting.
- Develop practical knowledge of decarbonisation, climate risk, social responsibility, crew welfare, governance, and regulatory change across shipping.
- Strengthen your ability to assess ESG performance, interpret reporting requirements, identify greenwashing risks, and support ESG strategy in maritime organisations.
Who is this course for?
Whether you work in commercial, compliance, finance, operations or sustainability roles, this course provides the essential foundations to navigate the rapidly evolving world of ESG in shipping with confidence.
This course supports career progression from Sustainability Analyst or Compliance Officer through to ESG Manager and Head of Sustainability in the maritime sector.
Earn a valuable credential in commercial management expertise
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100% online
- Accessible – 24/7 availability from wherever you have an internet connection
- Flexible – take control of where, when, how and the rate at which you study
- Professional – industry leading course directors and tutors
- Quality – study the same course used by corporations for internal training
- Network – with tutors and like-minded professionals from around the world. Use our online tutorial forum to ask questions and share knowledge
- Save money – no additional travel or accommodation costs
Online Certificate in ESG for the Maritime Industry
▶️Anytime, Anywhere Access
Access training materials at any time and from any location, accommodating different time-zones and personal schedules.
▶️Self-Paced Learning
Learn at your own pace, spending more time on challenging topics and less on familiar ones.
▶️Immediate Availability
Start learning immediately without waiting for a new course session.