ESG gradually becomes an integral element of organizations, and sustainable development issues are gaining increasing importance. Profit, financial strategy, and business goals remain crucial, but the balance and care for the natural environment and relationships with society are equally important.

• 8 out of 10 surveyed investors plan to increase their allocation to ESG products over the next two years (PwC).
• 79% of Polish family businesses see an opportunity for family businesses to become leaders in sustainable development in business (PwC).
• The global market for green technology and sustainable development is expected to grow by 27.8% annually, from USD 17.8 billion in 2022 to USD 60.7 billion by 2027 (Reportlinker).

In light of new EU directives that will soon apply to our market and increasing pressure from stakeholders, including investors and customers, it will be necessary for managers and employees of companies to deepen their knowledge of ESG factors, their impact on the market, and ways to manage companies in accordance with these criteria.

Choosing the educational offer of the ESG Academy can give you a competitive advantage in the market and express your values. You will gain knowledge that will enable you to make more informed business decisions in line with the principles of sustainable development.

The ESG Academy is organized by the Foundation for the Faculty of Management in collaboration with the Faculty of Management of the University of Warsaw, in cooperation with the Polish Financial Supervision Authority. The partners of the ESG Academy are PwC and IBM.

• Employment opportunities:

ESG Academy graduates can design, implement, and manage an ESG strategy in their organization. They have knowledge of legal regulations, reporting, green finance, and ESG ratings. The knowledge and skills acquired during the ESG Academy will contribute to advancement to positions such as ESG manager or will help accelerate careers for specialized positions in this area.

Tuition Fees for the academic year 2023/24:

• Single payment for the entire program – 8,900 PLN till 15 July 2023 
• Single payment for the entire program – 9,400 PLN till 20 October 2023 
• Payment in two installments: 4,950 PLN per semester x 2
• The possible installment plan is spread over eight payments of 1375 PLN each, due on the 10th of each month from October 2023 to May 2024.

Information for individuals whose fees are covered by their employer:

• Invoices will only be issued after payment.
• As per the signed agreement, after receiving payment for the studies, the University will issue an invoice in the name of the Participant, indicating the Employer as the payer.
• Account number for payments made by the employer is available in the tripartite agreement.
• For individual payments: an individual account number is generated after the student’s enrollment in the University Study Service System (USOS).

• The ESG Academy starts in November 2023 and
• spans two semesters for the academic year.

Recruitment Description:

Recruitment rules, including required documents:

• Recruitment Period: from June 1, 2023, to October 15, 2023.
• Recruitment Schedule, including registration dates, result announcement dates: registration through the website (June 1, 2023, to October 15, 2023).

Candidates for the ESG Academy can apply if they hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree.

• The basis for candidacy is registration through the form on the website and completing the required information. Admission to the ESG Academy is decided by the recruitment committee appointed and authorized by the Academy’s director. Recruitment is based on the order of applications in the system.
• Fill out the form and submit it!

Qualified candidates submit a complete set of documents:

1. Application for admission to the ESG Academy
2. CV
3. Copy of the diploma of completion of higher education
4. Commitment to cover tuition costs.

In the case where the candidate holds a diploma from a foreign higher education institution:

1. Attestation of the diploma of completion of higher education in the form of legalization or apostille
2. Sworn translation of the diploma into Polish
3. Certificate of recognition of the diploma of completion of higher education issued abroad or the candidate’s statement about the obligation to provide such a certificate within 30 days of obtaining it, but no later than before the start of the ESG Academy (in the case where the diploma of completion of higher education is subject to mandatory nostrification – certificate of nostrification of the diploma or the candidate’s statement about the obligation to provide a certificate of nostrification within 30 days of obtaining it)
4. The application, commitment, and CV are printed directly after filling in the data when submitting
5. Signed agreement on the terms of payment for the ESG Academy (in two copies or three if it is an agreement on the terms of payment for the ESG Academy financed/co-financed by a third party).
6. Deadline for payment of the recruitment fee.

Candidates will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Deadline, method, and place for submitting documents: October 20, 2023, to October 28, 2023.
• Paper versions of documents will be accepted at the postgraduate studies dean’s office (room C108) or by registered mail to the address:

Faculty of Management University of Warsaw
ul. Szturmowa 1/3 02-678 Warsaw
with the note ‘ESG Academy.