Apply now for the 2026/2027 cohort

Learn what it actually takes to move sustainability from commitment to credible, implemented change — inside real organizations with real constraints

Graduates say this program is “Transformative” and “Inspiring”

Receive Professional Mentorship

Apply Social Responsibility, Sustainability & ESG to your context through a Capstone Project

Join a diverse community of Alumni

Grads leave this program feeling confident and skilled for their career in this field and over 70% are PROMOTED or TRANSITION to to their dream job during the program or within 1 year of graduation.


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Apply for 2026/27 Cohort now to secure your space.

Apply now for the 2026/27 Cohort. The 2026/27 Cohort starts in September, 2026. Our first in person session will be in October, 2026.

Apply before August 15th 2026 to take advantage of early enrolment tuition rates

Take Your Career in Sustainability, ESG, Social Impact & Purpose-Driven Leadership to the Next Level

  • Gain hands-on, practical experience through a capstone project focused on a real sustainability, social impact, or strategic challenge within your organization, sector, or community.
  • Learn from leading practitioners, sector experts, and thought leaders in sustainability, ESG, social impact, climate, governance, reporting, and responsible business through immersive in-person modules, live webinars, and applied discussion.
  • Build practical tools for moving sustainability from commitment to action, with learning focused on strategy, implementation, accountability, impact measurement, communication, and systems leadership.
  • Study in a blended learning format over 12 months through two in-person intensive modules in Toronto, live online webinars throughout the year, applied assignments, mentorship, and capstone development.
  • Join a dynamic cross-sector cohort of professionals from business, nonprofit, public sector, finance, consulting, higher education, and community organizations who are advancing sustainability in practice.
  • Work while you learn in a flexible program designed for working professionals, with immediate opportunities to apply learning directly to your workplace, organization, or professional context.
  • Receive mentorship from an experienced practitioner with expertise relevant to your capstone, supporting both your project development and professional growth throughout the year.
  • Earn a recognized university credential: the Diploma in Social Responsibility & Sustainability (Dipl. SR&S)—from the University of St. Michael’s College, grounded in ethical leadership, social purpose, and applied professional learning.

Learning With Purpose


Watch and learn about our program

Alumni Testimonial, Paul McQueen (Class 2023), VP Wealth Management, Libro Credit Union
Alumni Testimonial, Suzanne Pragg (Class 2023), Bus. Development & Donor Stewardship, Habitat for Humanity
Alumni Testimonial, Marley MacDonald (Class 2023), Director, Responsibility & Sustainability, Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation
Alumni Testimonial, Trish Tervit (Class 2022), Principal Owner, Tervit Communications


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