Level 5 Sustainable Business Manager bootcamp

Empower yourself and your team with this transformative 10-week programme. Designed to equip you with the essential skills to drive sustainability, align with environmental goals, and future-proof your organisation.

Delivered through a combination of live online sessions, expert-led masterclasses, and in-person interactive learning, this course focuses on:

  • Sustainable business strategy

    Learn how to integrate sustainability into business operations and decision-making for long-term success.

  • Leadership and change management

    Develop the skills to lead sustainable initiatives, manage transitions, and influence key stakeholders.

  • Effective communication and reporting

    Learn to communicate sustainability goals, report on carbon reduction, and drive buy-in.

Why sign up?

  • Powerful peer network driving sustainable change.

  • Practical ESG knowledge to help protect and secure large contracts.

  • Confidence to lead sustainable business transition.

Eligibility and course fee

The Green Herts – HCF Sustainability Fund is for the benefit of people living in the county of Hertfordshire. 

Successful applications from this programme are funded by a range of the individual, family and corporate funds managed by HCF and all of the available funds are focused on improving sustainability at organisations whose purpose is to tackle identified need and deprivation in Hertfordshire.  

Who is eligible to apply for a bursary? 

  • Organisations must deliver services in Hertfordshire and be one of the following: Registered charity, company with charitable status, social enterprise, or a constituted voluntary/ community group. 
  • Organisations must directly deliver services that protect people who use care & support services, or preserve or advance physical or mental health, or promote independence and social inclusion, or improve opportunities and life chances. 

Bursaries are only available to voluntary sector organisations (charities, CICs, CIOs etc.) operating in Hertfordshire. If you are unsure about your eligibility, please contact [email protected]

Organisations will pay a contribution towards the cost of the course. The contribution fee is based on your organisation's income as declared in your annual report as follows:

Annual Income Contribution fee
Under £100,000 £50
£100,000 - £500,000 £100
Over £500,000 £150

Estu Sustainable Business Manager Brochure 2025 - London.pdf

How do I apply?

To apply for a bursary place on the next cohort please complete the Application Form and return by email to [email protected].  

If you are eligible for a Green Herts bursary the HCF T&D team will pass your application on to ESTU Global, who will then contact you directly to discuss your suitability for the course and their funding requirements.