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EU Policy and Legislation for Sustainability

Master the European Green Deal and ESG reporting — from legislative foundations to CSRD compliance

Organised by: Digital4Sustainability Consortium

Code / ECTS / EQF: EPL / 0,5 ECTS / EQF 6

Authors: UNIR & Tekenable

Language: English

Licence: Creative Commons 4.0 BY

Overview

This programme provides professionals with a strategic understanding of the EU’s rapidly evolving sustainability regulatory landscape. As the EU moves from voluntary guidelines to mandatory compliance, the course bridges the gap between legal theory and practical organisational strategy — covering the European Green Deal, CSRD, ESRS, and the Twin Transition.

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What you will learn

Introduction to EU Sustainability Legislation — from environmental protection to the European Green Deal
International Frameworks and Standards — UN SDGs, Paris Agreement, ISO standards and EU interoperability
EU Legislative Foundations — roles of EU institutions and key legal instruments (Regulations, Directives, Decisions)
ESG Reporting Essentials — CSRD, ESRS, Double Materiality, and data-driven compliance

Target audience

Consultants and policy officers navigating complex EU mandates
Managers in public and private institutions responsible for strategic alignment
Sustainability and digital professionals working at the intersection of the Twin Transition

Programme information

Delivery:100% Online, self-paced
Duration: 14 hours (0.5 ECTS equivalent)
Level: EQF 6
Access: Publicly available
Assessment: Final exam

Open for enrolment

This course is self-paced, meaning you can access all resources in your own time