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Sustainability and ESG · GQCL-CESE-SM-001

ESG and Sustainability Professional

Professionals who manage environmental, social and governance performance and sustainability reporting.

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Accredited by EGAC to ISO/IEC 17024
Examination in person or online
Listed in the public register

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Certification level: Level 2
Accredited by EGAC, Schedule No. 0826002B: ISO/IEC 17024
Examination arrangements: In person or online
Fee, including examination and first certificate: On request

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Accreditation

Accredited by EGAC, Schedule of Accreditation No. 0826002B

Personnel Certification · ISO/IEC 17024

Two certification schemes for persons, first accredited on 13 July 2026 and valid to 12 July 2030: the management lead auditors, auditors and internal auditors scheme (GQCL-MLA-SM-001) for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 22000, ISO 50001, ISO 22301, ISO 37001, ISO 37301 and ISO/IEC 27001; and the energy and sustainability international personnel certification scheme (GQCL-CESE-SM-001), covering ten professional designations in energy, sustainability, construction, manufacturing and solid waste.

Accreditation details

Schedule No. 0826002B

Eligibility

Who can apply

A relevant academic qualification or equivalent professional experience
Documented professional experience in the relevant sector
Evidence of training relevant to the certification

The binding criteria are set out in scheme document GQCL-CESE-SM-001, available on request.

The examination

Written examination
Practical verification assignment
Oral interview
Taken in person or online

Competency domains

ESG frameworks and materiality
Sustainability strategy and governance
Environmental and social performance indicators
Sustainability disclosure and reporting

The accredited scheme

Energy and sustainability international personnel certification scheme

Accredited by EGAC to ISO/IEC 17024 under Schedule of Accreditation No. 0826002B, valid to 12 July 2030.

Scheme code	Sector	Assessment	Grades
GQCL-CESE-SM-001	Energy, sustainability, civil, building, construction and infrastructure, manufacturing and industry, and solid waste	Written examination, practical verification assignment and oral interview, taken in person or online	Level 2

Grade	Description
Level 2	Professional level for the ten energy and sustainability designations

Maintenance

Maintaining your certification

Item	Rule
Validity	As defined in the scheme, normally three years from the certification decision
Annual confirmation	Confirmation of continued practice and adherence to the code of conduct, with the annual fee
Continuing development	Minimum CPD hours defined for each scheme and level, recorded online
Renewal	Before expiry, based on CPD records and evidence of continued practice
Status	Valid, suspended, withdrawn or expired, shown in the public register

FAQ

Questions about this certification

Is this certification accredited?

Yes. It is issued under scheme GQCL-CESE-SM-001, accredited by EGAC to ISO/IEC 17024 under Schedule of Accreditation No. 0826002B.

Do I have to train with GQCL?

No. Candidates may prepare with any provider or independently. Examination is kept separate from any training, and training with GQCL gives no advantage in the examination.

What if I do not pass the examination?

You may re-sit the examination in accordance with the scheme rules. Our team will explain the options and the timing.

How can an employer verify my certificate?

Through the public register on our verification page, using your certificate number.

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Accredited to ISO/IEC 17024
In person or online
Public register