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The Institute of Sustainability Studies (ISS) is Ireland’s leading provider of accredited sustainability training and capability-building programmes, supporting organisations at all stages of their sustainability journey. Working with both SMEs and multinational enterprises, ISS delivers practical, industry-focused learning designed to build internal expertise and enable organisations to respond effectively to evolving regulatory, operational, and market demands.
ISS offers a comprehensive portfolio of programmes, including university credit-rated Diplomas, CPD-certified certificate courses, micro-learning Essentials, bespoke in-company training, and sector-specific learning pathways. These programmes are designed to equip cross-functional teams with the knowledge, tools, and frameworks required to embed sustainability into core business functions.
Our faculty comprises experienced sustainability practitioners and industry experts with deep expertise across key areas including carbon management, decarbonisation, ESG reporting, CSRD and ESRS compliance, sustainable operations, circular economy, biodiversity, diversity and inclusion, sustainable finance, and supply chain sustainability.
ISS differentiates through its strong focus on practical application and business impact. Programmes are structured to ensure that learning translates directly into implementation, supported by tools, templates, and real-world case studies. A key emphasis is placed on enabling organisations to align sustainability initiatives with financial decision-making, risk management, and operational performance.
ISS works with organisations across a range of sectors including manufacturing, construction, telecoms, logistics, financial services, and the public sector, supporting both domestic and international operations. Our programmes are designed to align with EU regulatory frameworks, including the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), as well as broader global standards, ensuring relevance for multinational organisations operating in or expanding into Ireland.
Through its capability-building approach, ISS enables organisations to strengthen compliance readiness, respond to supply chain and procurement expectations, reduce operational risk, and enhance long-term competitiveness. The focus is not only on knowledge development, but on building the internal capacity required to deliver measurable business outcomes.
Why work with us
The Institute of Sustainability Studies (ISS) supports multinational organisations operating in Ireland to build internal capability in sustainability, ESG, and climate-related practices.
We deliver accredited, practical training programmes that enable teams to align with evolving EU regulations (including CSRD and ESRS), respond to customer and supply chain expectations, and integrate sustainability into core business operations.
What We Offer
- In-company and professional training tailored to organisational needs
- Regulatory-aligned content focused on EU compliance and reporting requirements
- Practical tools and frameworks to support implementation and decision-making
- Flexible delivery for global and cross-functional teams
Why ISS
- Focus on commercially viable implementation, not theory
- Designed to support internal capability building at scale
- Strong alignment with EU regulatory landscape and procurement expectations
- Accredited, CPD-certified programmes delivered by industry experts
Outcome
ISS enables organisations to reduce risk, strengthen compliance readiness, and build the internal expertise required to support long-term business performance.
