Overview
The Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability apprenticeship builds practical skills in ESG strategy, sustainability reporting, and responsible business practices. Over 24 months, sustainability apprentices gain experience in the workplace while completing accredited training, enabling them to support sustainability initiatives, analyse performance data, and contribute to environmental and social impact goals from the outset. After completing the Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability apprenticeship training, learners have up to 6 months to complete their End Point Assessment (EPA).
For businesses, this sustainability apprenticeship helps build in-house sustainability capability and strengthen responsible operations. Sustainability apprentices support strategy delivery, stakeholder engagement, and compliance with sustainability standards, while bringing fresh insight to improve performance. By the end of the programme, they are prepared to help deliver measurable sustainability improvements aligned with wider business objectives.
Who is this apprenticeship for?
This apprenticeship is suitable for:
- Anyone interested in starting a career in sustainability or corporate responsibility
- Employees transitioning into CR&S-focused roles
- Organisations looking to build internal sustainability capability
- Staff in roles such as Sustainability Coordinator or CR&S Administrator
How is this apprenticeship delivered?
Online learning with expert tutors
Structured online apprenticeship learning with tutor-led webinars and online classes. Cambridge Marketing College experts provide a blend of real-world experience and theory.
Learning platform and resources
Central Learning Zone for apprenticeships with study materials, resources, and progress tracking. Employers can monitor learner progress and engagement.
Additional short courses
Two free accredited short courses in artificial intelligence (BCS) and sustainability (Carbon Literacy Project).
Apprentice and Employer Support
Apprentices receive tutor support throughout their apprenticeship, while employers benefit from regular progress reviews and ongoing guidance from our apprenticeship team.
What learners will be able to do?
A Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (CR&S) apprentice develops practical skills in delivering ESG and sustainability strategies, including identifying risks and opportunities, analysing data, and measuring impact. They gain experience working with stakeholders, supporting projects and reporting performance. By the end, they can directly support sustainability strategy, improve responsible business practices, and contribute to measurable environmental and social impact.
Key syllabus
- Analyse sustainability, ESG and responsible business challenges affecting organisations
- Identify and evaluate opportunities for innovation, growth and stakeholder trust through sustainable practices
- Assess future risks, trends and emerging business opportunities using data and insight
- Apply global sustainability frameworks including the UN SDGs and Circular Economy principles
- Use corporate responsibility models, ESG frameworks and sustainability strategies in decision-making
- Apply sustainability knowledge to solve real business problems and improve outcomes
- Act as a sustainability ambassador and change champion within an organisation
- Influence teams and embed responsible business practices across departments
- Deliver sustainability initiatives and support organisational change projects
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support sustainability goals
- Communicate effectively across teams and departments to drive engagement
- Engage leadership and colleagues to embed sustainability into daily operations
- Manage stakeholder relationships with partners, suppliers and communities
- Build networks through engagement, collaboration and partnership development
- Support fundraising activities and external sustainability initiatives
- Deliver and support workplace learning, coaching and knowledge sharing
- Motivate and engage employees to support sustainability and development goals
- Encourage continuous learning and positive workplace behaviours
- Analyse organisational sustainability performance and operating environments
- Conduct research and interpret data to generate actionable insights
- Use evidence, benchmarking and reporting tools to support decision-making
- Define sustainability objectives aligned with business strategy
- Develop strategic plans, business cases and impact assessments
- Prioritise actions, manage risks and identify delivery opportunities
- Deliver sustainability projects and implementation plans
- Apply project management and change management techniques
- Coordinate communication and support culture change across the organisation
- Measure sustainability performance using KPIs, metrics and analytics
- Manage reporting, budgeting and quality assurance processes
- Evaluate impact and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Duration and cost
- Duration: 24 months learning and up to 6 months assessment
- Cost: £12,000
- Funding: Levy-funded or employer-funded. 100% government co-investment for apprentices under the age of 19.
- Weekly commitment: Minimum 6 hours off-the-job training
- Assessment: Portfolio, professional discussion, project report, presentation
Employers that do not pay the levy are eligible for 95% government co-investment (except apprentices under the age of 19).
Why choose Cambridge Marketing College?
With over 35 years of experience in teaching marketing, public relations, and sustainability, we specialise in delivering successful apprenticeship training.
Pass rates
We are proud to share our sustainability apprenticeship pass rates based on cohort data since launch.
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