ESG Strategy Seed
Build the capability to set and implement ESG strategy in your organization through live sessions, case work, and expert instruction
CAPABILITY AREAS
A trusted, industry-standard approach to ESG strategy
Across five weeks, you'll explore key concepts in governance, social responsibility, and environmental sustainability, equipping you to drive ESG initiatives in your organization.
Common ESG Reporting Frameworks and Standards
Review key frameworks including the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), and others.
Double Materiality
This concept encompasses both financial and impact dimensions, providing a comprehensive view of ESG integration.
ESG Data Collection and Analysis
Methods for collecting and analyzing ESG data across environmental, social, and governance pillars for accurate reporting.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
Strategies for engaging stakeholders and effectively communicating ESG performance and initiatives.
INSTRUCTOR
Hi, I'm Sydney
Founder, &BLOOM | ESG Strategy Expert
Sydney founded &BLOOM in New Zealand to help investors and businesses seize opportunities where Sustainability and ESG intersect with value creation.
With a proven track record of assisting European private market firms in advancing their ESG agenda, Sydney brings strategic planning, communication, and systems thinking to the forefront of every endeavor. Her approach integrates critical thinking to navigate complexities and seize innovative solutions.
With &BLOOM, Sydney offers bespoke ESG consulting to help organizations surf the green wave.
WHO SHOULD ENROLL
Built for recent graduates, mid-career professionals, and changemakers
Recent Graduates
You've just graduated and want to make a difference in sustainability, but you're not sure where to start. This 5-week seed gives you the frameworks, tools, and skills you need. With live sessions and a real-world case study, you'll be ready to kickstart your career.
Mid-Career Professionals
You're mid-career and eager to enhance your ESG expertise but struggle to find the right resources. This 5-week seed offers advanced techniques, live sessions with Sydney Straver, and a hands-on case study. Be empowered to drive sustainability initiatives at your organization.
Changemakers & Advocates
You've been looking to move the needle on climate for some time but haven't had access to the frameworks, tools, and skillsets to do so in a working context. You'd love to make climate your job but don't know what skills you need.
WHAT YOU GET
Everything you need to build ESG capability
Live Sessions with Sydney
Weekly live sessions every Thursday throughout your learning experience. Benefit directly from expert instruction and apply learnings in real-time.
Hands-On ESG Strategy Project
Apply what you're learning through a real-world case study. Set the foundations to build, launch, and implement ESG strategy at a company level.
Join the econome Network
Connect with like-minded changemakers actively moving the needle on climate. Access monthly meetups and regular events beyond the classroom.
Access to ESG Tools
Get access to the latest tools available in the market for empowering you to set and implement ESG strategy.
Job Consultation
Upon completion, receive a 1-on-1 consultation with an expert in our network to help you land a climate-related role with your new skillset.
Certificate of Completion
Receive a certificate upon fulfilling course requirements to position you in the market as a sustainability expert.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS SAY
From our ESG Strategy Seed graduates
"The hands-on approach was incredibly effective in helping us digest the wealth of information. What stood out the most was the open exchange of knowledge, which made the sessions both engaging and insightful. Sydney and Alex were outstanding, not only in their knowledge but also approachable, always ready to clarify and provide thoughtful answers. Overall, it was an enriching experience, and I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to expand their understanding of ESG."
Cita Van Mierlo
Project Manager
"Applying the knowledge to the case study each week helped solidify the topics presented, providing a more holistic understanding of ESG strategy and reporting. I thoroughly enjoyed the collaborative aspect of the weekly live sessions and hearing the diverse perspectives that participants had in solving and reporting on material ESG issues."
Laura Goodridge
Sustainability Analyst
"Working together with Sydney and Alex on the ESG Strategy Seed helped unravel the complex topic of ESG reporting into bite-sized chunks that progressively built on top of each other. The small group conversations and the strategy assignment enabled critical understanding of the key areas of focus in developing an effective ESG strategy. As ESG becomes more topical in the ANZ region driven by stakeholder demand and regulatory changes, it is very important for corporate professionals to quickly upskill in this area. Short courses with hands-on project work is the way to go."
Shubhobrotto Das
Internal Audit Manager
FORMAT & SCHEDULE
5 weeks, fully online, case study-driven
What you'll cover each week
PRICING
Affordable and accessible
We want to ensure as many people as possible are able to learn how to set ESG strategy. So we're offering prices that make that happen.
Self-Paced
$97
(+10% GST)
✓ Access to all course materials
✓ Work at your own pace
✓ Certificate upon completion
✓ Community access
Live Cohort
$397
(+10% GST)
✓ Everything in Self-Paced
✓ Weekly live sessions with Sydney
✓ Real-time feedback on case work
✓ Job consultation upon completion
✓ Limited to 20 participants
WHY NOW
ESG skills are in demand and growing fast
According to the LinkedIn Global Green Skills Report 2025, green talent continues to expand across the global workforce. The share of workers with at least one green skill has risen to 17.6% in 2025, up from 15.2% in 2021, reflecting steady year-on-year growth.
Demand is rising even faster: between 2021 and 2025, the share of green hires grew at nearly twice the pace of green skills development, signaling a widening skills gap as organizations compete for workers with sustainability capability.
Building ESG expertise positions you to meet this growing demand and contribute to meaningful climate action within organizations.
What other econome participants say
"I really enjoyed all sessions. I was able to upskill my knowledge across several sustainability areas and both the hosts and guest educators were of the highest caliber. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone in or wishing to enter the environmental sector."
Luke Vanderzeil
Sustainability Consultant
"The econome program I completed gave me an amazing foundational understanding of what's required for a company to 'go net zero'. Convincing my organization to move to net-zero has become a whole lot easier as I know what's required, the potential benefits and what next steps might look like."
Henri Pryde
Product Manager
"The econome learning experience I completed was an insightful experience on setting an effective climate strategy. I particularly enjoyed the support from industry experts, and the level of depth of more niche topics such as the GHG Protocol and Science Based Targets. The platform was excellent, and easy to use while the program catered for flexibility of participants. The program was unique and helped me appreciate the complexity of net-zero, and considerations businesses need to consider. I would highly recommend for anyone who wants to learn more about sustainability, and even those working in the space!"
Vis Vythilingam
Co-Founder, Greenfluence
Ready to build ESG capability?
Next cohort starts 28th October 2026. Spaces are limited to 20 participants.
Questions? Email us at hello@econome.co