The new edition of the ESG Academy has been launched in autumn 2025
On October 17, the ninth edition of the ESG Academy – begins, a joint initiative of the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration of Sofia University „St. Kliment Ohridski“ and Sustainability Specialists Association (SSA). The first module dedicated to „ESG management“ will launch the program, which aims to develop expertise in sustainable and responsible management, identifying and harnessing non-financial risks and promoting sustainable investment through innovation in the social and low-carbon economy.
ESG Academy is the most established national certification program for professional development in the field of sustainable management. The trainings cover a wide range of topics, including ESG strategies, energy and climate policy, ESG accountability and audit, adaptation to climate change, human rights in a business environment and sustainable finance.
- Module 1: 17.10 – „ESG approach in management“ – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Marina Stefanova
- Module 2: 24.10 – „Adaptation and resistance to climate“ – Apostol Dyankov
- Module 3: 31.10 – „Energy and climate policy“ – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Atanas Georgiev
- Module 4: 07.11 – „Sustainable finance“ – Iliana Lazarova
- Module 5: 14.11 – „Business and human rights“ – Olya Peneva
- Module 6: 21.11 – „Social pillar of sustainability“ – Zornitsa Rusinova
- Module 7: 28.11 – „ESG accountability“ – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Marina Stefanova
- Module 8: 05.12 – „Auditing“ – Marina Bogdanova and Milka Damyanova
- Module 9: 12.12 – „Green and circular economy“ – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vesela Petrova
Registration deadline: until December 05, 2025.
Early registration: until September 30, 2025.
Registration:
For additional information: Bistra Ivanova, Center for Educational Services at SU, phone 0885 808 954, e-mail: b.ivanova@feb.uni-sofia.bg