25.06.2025
On October 17, the ninth edition of the ESG Academy will begin – a joint initiative of the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” and the Bulgarian Association of Sustainability Professionals. The first module, dedicated to "ESG Management", will kick off the program, which aims to build expertise in sustainable and responsible management, identifying and mitigating non-financial risks, and promoting sustainable investments through innovation in the social and low-carbon economy.
The ESG Academy is the leading national certification program for professional development in the field of sustainable management. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including ESG strategy, energy and climate policy, ESG reporting and auditing, climate adaptation, human rights in business, and sustainable finance.
Course Modules:
- Module 1: Oct 17 – “ESG Management Approach” – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Marina Stefanova
- Module 2: Oct 24 – “Climate Adaptation and Resilience” – Apostol Dyankov
- Module 3: Oct 31 – “Energy and Climate Policy” – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Atanas Georgiev
- Module 4: Nov 7 – “Sustainable Finance” – Iliana Lazarova
- Module 5: Nov 14 – “Business and Human Rights” – Olya Peneva
- Module 6: Nov 21 – “Social Pillar of Sustainability” – Zornitsa Rusinova
- Module 7: Nov 28 – “ESG Reporting” – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Marina Stefanova
- Module 8: Dec 5 – “Auditing” – Marina Bogdanova & Milka Damyanova
- Module 9: Dec 12 – “Green and Circular Economy” – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vessela Petrova
Registration Deadlines:
Early bird: until September 30, 2025
Final deadline: December 5, 2025
Brochure: ESG Academy 2025
Registration form: https://forms.office.com/e/F9VSEt1KaJ
For more information: Bistra Ivanova, Center for Educational Services at Sofia University, +359 885 808 954, b.ivanova@feb.uni-sofia.bg