
Certificate of completion issued to
Chong Ming Li
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Sustainability Basics for Corporations Pathway
Completion date
13 Jan 2026
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About Sustainability Basics for Corporations Pathway
11 Learning modules
2 hours of learning
4.7 rating
Foundational level
This pathway delves into the fundamental concepts of sustainability that are actively transforming the corporate world. It defines corporate sustainability and explores its increasing importance. You will also learn about the Paris Agreement, a legally-binding global treaty aiming to limit global warming, and the role of the IPCC and COP in tracking climate data and guiding global efforts. Furthermore, the pathway clarifies key measurement terminologies such as 'net zero' and 'carbon footprints', including Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. It also differentiates 'carbon neutrality' from 'net zero' and introduces 'science-based targets' as a crucial method for businesses to align with climate goals.
In this pathway
Understand the core concepts of corporate sustainability
Learn about the Paris Agreement and its global significance
Identify the roles of the IPCC and COP in climate action
Define and differentiate 'net zero' and 'carbon neutrality'
Understand Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions for carbon footprints
Learn about science-based targets and their application in climate goals
Pathway experts
Michelle Horsfield
Sustainable Finance Expert
Michelle Horsfield, an environmental scientist with a climate change specialisation, transitioned into the financial sector four years ago to apply her knowledge to the largest reallocation of capital in history, as the economy moves towards a lower carbon future.

Elena Doms
Climate Advisor
Elena Doms was born and raised in the Arctic and is passionate about Sustainability. She is trained in finance, energy and climate and focuses on driving sustainable transition in business and educating people on climate action. She has led an NGO, worked on digital transformation and sustainability at Mastercard and advanced ESG consulting in the financial sector. She is also advising and scaling startups and sharing inspiration through speaking at international events, interviewing experts and publishing on LinkedIn. She believes we can restore nature through love and paints the Arctic to show the world how beautiful and fragile it is and to share her stories that would inspire climate action and protect her home and yours.

Liz Bentley
Chief Executive at Royal Meteorological Society
Liz Bentley is the Chief Executive of the Royal Meteorological Society. Her career in meteorology spans over 30 years and she has worked at the Met Office, BBC, and in Government. She is a regular contributor to the major broadcasters, and a visiting professor at the University of Reading.

Kate Larsen
Supply Chain Human Rights Advisor
Kate Larsen is a Director at SupplyESChange advising and training Investors and Companies on Environmental and Social issues of ESG, especially, human rights risk management in global supply chains. She has worked over 20 years on supply chain ESG including leading Asia Corporate Responsibility in the UK FTSE100 company Burberry and as a Global Director Responsible Sourcing in a US Nasdaq listed retailer.

Keith Mullin
Capital Markets Editor
Keith Mullin is the founder and director of KM Capital Markets, a media and thought-leadership consultancy. He spent the past 35 years working in specialist capital markets media and has had a ring-side seat at all of the major market events. Prior to setting up KM Capital Markets in 2017, Keith worked at Thomson Reuters.

Colin Palmer
Renewable Energy Specialist
Colin has been involved in renewable energy since the late 1970's. In 1988 he launched his own renewable energy company Windcluster Ltd, which financed and built one of the first wind farms in the UK. Colin has also been a director of the British Wind Energy Association and ReGen Southwest as well as a trustee of the Centre for Sustainable Energy in Bristol.

Connor Hill
Circular Economy Strategist
Connor Hill is a circular economy strategist, entrepreneur and changemaker. Connor has been working in the circular economy and sustainability space since 2007. He has helped create the early circular foundations for companies like Adidas, Marks and Spencer, and John Lewis. He has also launched his own companies, Reborn Circular to create circular lifestyle products and Inspire Circular to help inspire individuals and companies on how to start and accelerate their circular journeys. He has also created courses with the University of Cambridge, the University of the Arts London and others to help inspire and empower thousands of students on how they can start their circular journeys.

Oliver Bolton
CEO of Earthly
Oliver Bolton is a ClimateTech entrepreneur with 12 years experience in the consumer product and health sectors. He founded his first drinks brand, Alibi in 2007. In 2015, his soft drinks company Waterbomb Ltd. became a founding UK B Corp and one of the first European soft drinks brands to become B Corp accredited. In 2014, Oliver co-founded the vitamin brand VITL.com. VITL became the largest subscription and nutrition platform and combined AI, DNA & bloods analysis. Oliver was a recipient of Sir Richard Branson's Virgin COOM award in 2017, which came with a £3 million prize support package. Oliver also mentors students who have grown up in some of the UK's most deprived communities through the Prince's Trust. In 2018, Oliver pivoted from the consumer product and health sectors into climate technology. He is the founder and CEO of Earthly, a marketplace that connects businesses with high-integrity nature-based solutions.

David Wynn
Sustainability Strategy Advisor
Greenstone provides award-winning software solutions and services enabling companies to advance their sustainability strategies and become responsible businesses. As Managing Director North America, David is responsible for running Greenstone’s US operations and is Business Manager for Greenstone’s Enterprise software, ensuring product developments align with client needs and the latest in GHG accounting and ESG reporting. David has been with Greenstone for 9 years and has 15 years’ experience in sustainability consultancy helping public and private sector organizations transform their ESG journeys.






