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ESG Compliance E-learning Hub

Online solution for staff training

Mounting environmental risks. Expanding ESG disclosure requirements. Growing pressure to demonstrate meaningful corporate social responsibility. These aren’t abstract challenges; they’re real business risks affecting reputation, investor confidence, and long-term performance.

Organisations are expected to do more than state their ESG commitments. They must actively manage environmental impact, meet evolving reporting obligations, and embed responsible, ethical practices across their operations. Failure to do so can lead to regulatory scrutiny, loss of stakeholder trust, and missed commercial opportunities.

Our ESG compliance training hub helps you turn these pressures into practical outcomes with a structured ESG compliance solution for staff. With flexible compliance training options, organisations can choose from ready-to-use online ESG courses or build a fully customised plan tailored to an organisation’s specific needs.

Online ESG Compliance Courses for Your Organisation
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Who’s this for?

This training is ideal for organisations seeking to take a structured, defensible approach to ESG compliance training.

  • Senior Leaders and Board Members:
    Supports those responsible for setting organisational direction and governance by explaining ESG principles, regulatory expectations, and reputational risks. Helps ensure sustainability, ethical conduct, and governance considerations are embedded into strategy, oversight, and long-term decision-making. 

  • Procurement, Supply Chain and Vendor Management Teams: Equips teams that work with external suppliers to understand ESG expectations across sourcing, labour practices, and environmental impact. Helps ensure suppliers align with corporate ESG standards and that risks within the supply chain are identified and managed effectively. 

  • All Employees: Raises general awareness of ESG principles and how individual behaviours contribute to environmental responsibility, social impact, and good governance. Encourages everyday decisions that support sustainability goals, ethical conduct, and a stronger compliance culture across the organisation.

Similar compliance topics

Health & Safety

Ensures safe working environments and risk management for employees and contractors, supporting ESG social responsibility commitments.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

Supports fair treatment, equal opportunity, and inclusive workplace practices, aligning with the social component of ESG.

Data Protection

GDPR compliance connects to governance and trust by ensuring responsible handling of personal data and protecting stakeholder rights

Reduce ESG risk and build staff awareness

76%

Of executives say that sustainability is central to business strategy*.

*Key ESG

23,411

This is the number of potential modern slavery victims that were referred to the Home Office in 2025 (an increase of 22% from the previous year)**.

**Home Office

84%

Of S&P 500 companies identify climate change as a financial risk***.

***Key ESG

Before working with Skillcast, our mandatory and refresher training was a labour intensive process focussed on administration and keeping materials up to date. Now it is a system that delivers 100% compliance with up-to-date and relevant material. It has freed us up as a business to concentrate far more on the learner experience instead of ticking boxes.

Senior Talent and Development Consultant
MS ABS

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Improve knowledge with our online ESG compliance training courses for staff

Modern Slavery Compliance Training Course

In-depth 30 Minutes UK For all staff

Modern slavery is a serious crime with harsh penalties.

Conflicts of Interest Compliance E-Learning Course

In-depth 35 Minutes UK For all staff

Many conflicts of interest may affect companies, from gifts and hospitality to self-dealing and external work.

Code of Conduct

In-depth 45 Minutes UK For all staff

Every company expects its employees to meet the highest professional standards, to act ethically and with integrity.

Business Ethics and Integrity

In-depth 45 Minutes UK For all staff

Our Business Ethics and Integrity Course is designed to raise employee awareness and understanding, offering practical examples mirroring real-world ethical dilemmas.

Environmental Awareness

In-depth 25 Minutes UK For all staff

Global warming and climate change are the consequences of a build-up of greenhouse gases, primarily carbon dioxide (CO2).

Responsible Use of Social Media

In-depth 30 Minutes UK For all staff

Social media allows employees to engage, network, and communicate with their colleagues externally with customers, suppliers and partners.

Safeguarding the Vulnerable

In-depth 45 Minutes UK For all staff

Certain individuals may be unable to care for or protect themselves due to a mental illness or disability, age or other factors.

Understanding Modern Slavery

Microlearning 5 Minutes UK For all staff

Modern slavery remains a persistent, inhumane practice affecting millions through forced labour, trafficking and exploitation.

Modern Slavery

In-depth 15 Minutes Global For all staff

Modern slavery is a serious crime with harsh penalties.

Understanding Conflicts of Interest

Microlearning 5 Minutes UK For all staff

A conflict of interest is where competing interests interfere with the exercising of judgement in a relationship.

Forced Labour Indicators

Microlearning 5 Minutes UK For all staff

Forced labour is a serious violation of human rights, often hidden within workplaces and supply chains.

Interacting on Social Media

Microlearning 5 Minutes UK For all staff

Social media offers great opportunities for communication, but it also presents risks to data protection, security and reputation.

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

In-depth 45 Minutes UK For all staff

ESG has become a 'catch-all' in recent years, describing the extent to which firms consider ethics and stewardship to be a part of how they run their businesses.

Understanding ESG

Microlearning 5 Minutes UK For all staff

Companies are increasingly expected to integrate environmental, social and governance principles into their operations to attract investors.

Identifying Who is Vulnerable

Microlearning 5 Minutes UK For all staff

Vulnerable individuals are those who face heightened risks of harm, abuse, neglect or exploitation due to various circumstances.

Screening Employees in Safeguarding Roles

Microlearning 5 Minutes UK For all staff

The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act protects children and vulnerable adults from harm by preventing unsuitable individuals from working with them.

Code of Conduct

In-depth 45 Minutes Global For all staff

A company's Code of Conduct embodies the standards of ethical conduct expected of employees.

Conflicts of Interest

In-depth 35 Minutes Global For all staff

Many conflicts of interest can affect your company, from gifts and hospitality to self-dealing and external work.

Modern Slavery

Refresher 10 Minutes UK For all staff

Modern slavery is a serious crime with harsh penalties.

Not sure where to begin?

We can help. Having delivered compliance training to over 1,400 customers, we understand what each business needs to achieve compliance success. That’s why we offer flexible training packages to ensure you receive a plan that matches your unique requirements.

Your partner in ESG compliance e-learning for staff

Stay audit-ready with a single source of truth

Demonstrate robust ESG compliance with a unified platform that brings transparency and accountability together. Reduce regulatory, environmental and privacy risk while saving time by centralising everything in one place. The Skillcast Compliance Portal provides your organisation with a single hub to support broader ESG reporting and governance objectives, track employee understanding and monitor adherence to evolving regulatory and sustainability standards.

Simplify compliance with automated tools

Reduce the complexity and manual effort of managing ESG compliance across teams. The Skillcast Compliance Portal automates routine tasks such as reminders, follow-ups, and training tracking, helping ensure employees complete mandatory ESG compliance training on time. This supports regulatory compliance, strengthens governance and accountability, and helps protect your organisation.

Drive engagement and prove compliance

Empower teams with engaging compliance training that builds ethical decision-making, accountability, and risk awareness. Bite-sized modules and gamified assessments improve retention and practical application, strengthening regulatory adherence, transparency, and organisational trust. By building ESG awareness across your workforce, you can reduce risk, strengthen governance, and demonstrate credible progress against your sustainability goals.

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Award-winning service

  • Have confidence in your compliance programme, supported by a provider trusted by organisations across regulated industries.

  • Spend less time resolving issues and more time driving value, with award-winning, responsive support when regulations change or challenges arise.

  • Ensure stronger assurance for regulators and stakeholders with a market-recognised, award-winning solution that demonstrates due diligence and quality.

Get started with Skillcast

Book your demo today or find out more about our available plans.

Standard plan:

Ideal for organisations wanting a branded, flexible and fully-managed compliance training platform.

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Premium plan:

Built for organisations that want a fully integrated, automated compliance platform to simplify compliance at scale.

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Start your compliance e-learning journey with a free trial

With this no-obligation free trial you'll have access to our libraries and compliance platform. 

Ready to start? Complete the form, and a member of the Skillcast team will be in touch with further details on how your trial works, what's included, and how to get started. 

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Common ESG training questions

How can I log breaches in our Environmental Procedures?

Our Compliance Breach Register helps you track breaches of your Environmental Procedures. It allows you to securely log incidents and maintain a clear audit trail. By centralising this process, you can monitor compliance, analyse trends, and demonstrate accountability in line with ESG standards.

How can employees report ESG-related concerns anonymously? 

Our Whistleblowing Register allows employees to report any ESG-related issues, such as environmental risks, ethical breaches, or governance concerns. This secure and anonymous platform ensures that employees feel safe raising concerns.

How can I ensure employees are aware of and comply with our Environmental Procedures? 

With our Policy Hub, you can easily distribute your Environmental Procedures to employees and ensure compliance. The tool allows you to assign policies, track acknowledgements, and send automated reminders to those who haven't attested yet. 

Are Skillcast courses SCORM-compliant?

Yes. This means they can be delivered via the Skillcast Portal or any other SCORM-compliant Learning Management System.

What other tools are needed beyond training?

A comprehensive compliance solution often needs more than just training. Alongside e-learning, tools such as declarationssurveys and registers that track compliance tasks are usually essential. Skillcast provides full support to help you set up these additional tools.

Is our training content still compliant with the latest legislation?

  • You can check the latest course content updates in our library updates page: https://www.skillcast.com/compliance-course-library-updates
  • For major legislative changes, we:
    • Send you email alerts to ensure you are notified
    • Offer you a free trial of newly created or updated content
    • Host webinars with compliance experts to explain the changes and how our training supports your ongoing compliance

Can you translate our content into other languages?

Yes, we offer translations in a wide range of languages. Let us know your needs, and we’ll confirm availability or work with you to plan translations for your selected modules.

What file types are supported by the Skillcast system?

Features

Supported file types and details

File Exchange

File types: PDF, Excel spreadsheets, Word documents, SCORM and xAPI files, and compressed zip files. Max file size: Default is 1GB, can be increased to a max of 2GB

SCORM files

Versions: SCORM 1.2, SCORM 1.2 for Moodle, SCORM 2004 2nd, 3rd and 4th Edition. Max file size: 1024MB

xAPI file

Max file size: 2GB

Videos

File types: MP4 or MOV. Videos must be optimised, with a max file size of 100MB. If the file is bigger, our Design Team can help

Images

File types: jpg, png and gif. The file size should ideally be 100KB, but it can be up to 250KB

CPD evidence

File types: Word, PDF, Excel and CSV. File size: the limit should be whatever the portal config option is set to. Servers are set to max 2GB

Policy documents

PDF or Word File size: the limit should be whatever the portal config option is set to. Servers are set to max 2GB

Offline activities evidence

File types: PDF, DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, CSV, PNG, GIF, JPEG, JPG, PPTX and MSG. File size: the limit should be whatever the portal config option is set to. Servers are set to max 2GB

Client logo files

File types provided by client: EPS, PDF, AI and SVG

Registers

PDF, DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, CSV, PPT, PPTX, POT, PPA, PPS, JPG, JPEG, PJEPG, PNG, BMP, GIF, MP4, MOV, WMV, CPTX, CP, TXT, ZIP and MSG files

Declarations

JPG, JPEG, PNG, GIF, XLS and XLSX files


 

What is Aida and how does it ensure reliable answers?

 Aida is an AI tutor embedded in courses that allows learners to ask questions at any point during learning. It draws exclusively on content that has been vetted and curated by your organisation, including course materials, internal policies, approved web resources, and regulator sites. This curated approach ensures answers reflect accurate, organisation‑specific guidance. 

Can administrators see what questions are asked and how Aida responds?

Yes. Reporting includes both the questions asked and Aida’s responses. For meaningful insight, questions are also categorised by topic (e.g., records management, gifts and hospitality) to reveal trends. All reporting is anonymised by default to encourage open, non‑threatening inquiry. To protect assessment integrity, Aida is disabled during assessments and is only available during the learning components of a course.