Sustainability Growth Pathway Course
Build the knowledge, confidence and practical foundations to turn sustainability ambitions into action.
Sustainability can feel complex, particularly for SMEs trying to balance environmental ambitions with the day-to-day realities of running a business.
The Sustainability Growth Pathway provides a clear, practical route forward, helping your organisation build sustainability knowledge, identify opportunities for improvement and when you’re ready, progress towards recognised environmental accreditation.
Developed by Ecogenesys in partnership with Genee Consulting, the pathway combines expert-led sustainability training with the opportunity to progress through the nationally recognised Investors in the Environment (iiE) accreditation programme.
About the pathway
Every organisation starts its sustainability journey from a different place.
Our Sustainability Pathway is flexible.
Organisations can begin at the point that’s right for them – training can provide a valuable foundation for those building their knowledge, while organisations that are ready to develop or strengthen their environmental management approach can progress directly into iiE.
Learn with Ecogenesys
Build the knowledge your people need to understand sustainability and your organisation’s environmental responsibilities.
Choose from practical training including:
- Carbon Literacy
- Environmental Compliance
Your organisation will have improved sustainability knowledge, greater confidence and a common language across teams. Employees will recognise where they can contribute and identify opportunities for improvement.
Achieve & Grow with Genee
Turn knowledge and ambition into measurable environmental action.
Through our partnership with Genee Consulting, organisations can access dedicated support through the nationally recognised Investors in the Environment (iiE) accreditation programme.
Turn learning into action
Through iiE, your organisation will be supported to:
- Understand and prioritise your environmental impacts
- Measure and monitor environmental performance
- Develop practical objectives and actions
- Strengthen environmental governance and responsibility
- Engage employees and stakeholders
- Demonstrate and communicate environmental progress
- Build a framework for continual improvement
Why choose the Sustainability Growth Pathway?
Sustainability doesn’t need to happen all at once.
Rather than expecting SMEs to become environmental experts overnight, the Sustainability Growth Pathway breaks the journey into manageable, achievable steps, supported by experienced practitioners.
It gives your organisation a clear route from learning and understanding to action and recognised accreditation.
The pathway can help you:
- Build sustainability knowledge and confidence across your organisation
- Create a common understanding and language across teams
- Respond to increasing customer, tender and regulatory requirements
- Develop and strengthen your ESG approach
- Identify practical ways to reduce your environmental impact
- Engage your workforce in environmental improvement
- Demonstrate progress through recognised environmental accreditation
- Strengthen your sustainability credentials with customers and stakeholders
This pathway includes:
- Sustainability training delivered by Ecogenesys
Courses: Carbon Literacy and/or Environmental Compliance
Delivery: Online - Practical sustainability support delivered by Genee Consulting
Accreditation Pathway: Investors in the Environment (iiE)
Accreditation Levels: Bronze, Silver and Green
Typical Pathway Duration: 6 – 12 months*
Flexible Approach: Complete individual training courses or progress through the full pathway
*Timescales depend on your organisation’s starting point, resources and ambitions.
This course includes
A clear, practical route to environmental accreditation
A clear framework for environmental improvement
Support to turn learning into measurable action from Genee Consulting
Progression through Investors in the Environment (iiE) accreditation
A pathway to stronger, long-term environmental performance
Need training for your team? Training multiple employees?
If you’d like to train multiple members of your team, we offer discounted multi-licence packages and bespoke group training. Email: training@ecogenesys.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
For employers
Who is this pathway for?
The Sustainability Growth Pathway has been designed specifically for SMEs and is ideal for:
Organisations starting their sustainability journey
Businesses looking to strengthen their existing sustainability approach
Organisations responding to customer, tender or regulatory requirements
Businesses developing an ESG strategy
Organisations preparing for future environmental legislation
Companies looking to increase employee engagement with sustainability
Businesses seeking recognised environmental accreditation
How long does the pathway take?
You set the pace.
Some organisations may begin with a single Carbon Literacy or ESG Awareness course before deciding to progress further.
Others may choose to commit to the complete pathway from the outset.
Most organisations complete the wider journey within six to twelve months, although the pace can be tailored around your business objectives, available resources and ambitions.
Do you offer discounts for larger groups?
We offer volume pricing for organisations enrolling multiple learners. Contact us to discuss your requirements.
For individuals
Do I need any previous experience?
Most courses are suitable for learners of all experience levels. Any prerequisites will be clearly shown on the course page.
Ready to start your sustainability journey?
Start with learning. Progress to action. Demonstrate your impact.
Whether you're looking for a single course to build your team's sustainability knowledge or want a structured route towards recognised environmental accreditation, we'll help you identify the right starting point for your organisation.
Speak to the Ecogenesys Training Academy team about your Sustainability Growth Pathway.
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