Welcome to Standard Bank's Sustainability Academy

Driving Africa’s growth through sustainability

Register to learn how to integrate sustainable practices into your operations and drive meaningful impact

Standard Bank Group's Sustainability Strategy

Standard Bank Group is committed to achieving net zero by 2050 through its climate policy. The Sustainable Development Goals, particularly climate action, are integral to the Group’s sustainability strategy. We aim to work with clients to develop solutions for mitigating and adapting to climate change and create innovative financial products that support the green economy, reduce carbon emissions, increase climate resilience, and enhance socio-economic development. Our Sustainability Academy offers modules on Sustainability, Climate-smart agriculture, Water and Wastewater Management, Carbon Markets, and Renewable Energy. We ensure our content remains fresh and relevant to help you make sustainable business decisions. 

Our goal

100 000
+

People trained

14

Countries 

Key features for learners on the sustainability academy platform

Mobile-first, accessible anywhere

Learn on the go using your smartphone, tablet, or computer. The platform is designed for all devices, ensuring you can study anytime - even with limited internet access.

Learn at no cost

Access expert-led sustainability learning without any fees. This initiative is fully sponsored to ensure inclusive participation and support your journey toward climate-smart practices- at no cost to you.

 Easy-to-follow courses

Engage with intuitive, step-by-step learning paths that help you build knowledge and skills at your own pace.

Certificates of completion

Earn certificates when you complete courses building your professional profile and demonstrating your commitment to sustainability.

Sustainability

Unlock the key principles of sustainability and ESG in this dynamic course. Explore responsible business practices, including circular economy models, ESG mapping, and scoring. Learn how sustainability creates value and fosters innovation and impact. Gain a solid foundation for integrating ESG into strategy and decision-making.

Climate Smart Agriculture

Uncover how Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) is revolutionising farming in the face of climate change. This course explores innovative strategies that enhance resilience, food security, and sustainable practices. Gain practical insights into CSA adaptation, mitigation, and implementation processes that support productivity and ecosystem health.

Renewable Energy

Discover the future of energy by learning about wind, solar, and other clean technologies. Understand how they’re changing the global renewable energy landscape. This course covers core concepts and real-world applications, equipping you to contribute to a more sustainable energy future.

Carbon Markets

Dive into the world of carbon markets and discover how carbon trading and credits are shaping the global fight against climate change. This course unpacks the mechanisms behind these markets, revealing how they incentivize emission reductions and drive sustainable innovation.

Water Management

Learn the engineering strategies that protect water quality. This course teaches you essential principles and system designs for effective wastewater management, preparing you to solve real-world environmental challenges with smart, sustainable solutions.

Standard Bank is a licensed financial services provider in terms of the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act and a registered credit provider in terms of the National Credit Act, registration number NCRCP15