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Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (CRS) Practitioner Level 4

Foundations Degree equivalent in a level 4 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (CRS) Apprenticeship

Foundations Degree equivalent in a level 4 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (CRS) Apprenticeship

This apprenticeship is suited to individuals who have responsibility for Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability or Environment, Social and Governance within an organisation, or seeking a role in CR&S and ESG.
Duration: 
15 months delivery. Plus 3 months preparation for EPA exam
Assesment Methods: 
Online
Ofsted: 'Good' Ofsted rating for Apprenticeships June 2023.
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Topics Covered
Program eligibility
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Program Delivery

Programme Delivery – Practical, Real-World Learning   For Apprentices:
  • Flexible Online Learning – Our apprenticeship is delivered online, allowing you to study at your own pace while balancing professional responsibilities.
  • Personalised Support & Mentoring – Benefit from monthly one-on-one virtual sessions with expert tutors and assessors to guide your learning and ensure real-world application.
  • Enhancing Real-World Application – The programme focuses on practical implementation, ensuring that you develop the skills to make an immediate impact in your workplace:
    • Develop a Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability (CRSP) Strategy – Research and create a custom sustainability strategy tailored to your organisation.
    • Conduct a PESTLE Analysis & Submit Research – Analyse external factors influencing sustainability decisions and use this data to drive business improvements.
    • Identify & Implement Best Practices – Recommend and implement corporate sustainability initiatives that align with industry standards.
    • Execute a Workplace CRSP Project – Lead a sustainability project to embed CRSP principles into your company’s operations.
    • Train & Engage Stakeholders – Demonstrate leadership by educating and influencing stakeholders, ensuring long-term sustainability adoption.
    • Plan & Deliver a CRSP Event – Organise a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, measuring its business impact and effectiveness.
    • Showcase Communication & Leadership Evidence – Provide workplace documentation such as meeting minutes, reports, and stakeholder engagement records
  • Exclusive Memberships & Professional Recognition – Apprentices gain support in becoming members of the Institute for Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (ICRS) and the Sustainable Business Alliance. These memberships provide access to valuable networking opportunities, industry insights, and career development resources.
  • Career Progression & Leadership Development – Whether you’re a team leader or an aspiring sustainability executive, this apprenticeship is a stepping stone to senior leadership roles, equipping you with high-impact skills to drive change in your industry.
For Businesses & Employers:
  • Tailored & Industry-Specific Training – Our apprenticeship is designed to align with your business objectives, ensuring that employees develop relevant, high-impact sustainability strategies.
  • Cost-Effective Workforce Development – We help businesses access funding options to deliver top-tier CRSP training while optimising costs.
  • Immediate Workplace Impact – Trained employees will be able to identify, recommend, and implement corporate sustainability initiatives, leading to improved operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and corporate reputation.
  • Stronger Employee Engagement & Retention – Offering professional development opportunities in sustainability demonstrates a commitment to corporate responsibility, helping to retain and attract top talent.
  • Business Growth & Competitive Advantage – Equipping your workforce with strategic sustainability expertise positions your organisation as an industry leader in ethical business practices, driving innovation and long-term growth.
This Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Practitioner (CRSP) Level 4 Apprenticeship is designed to empower both professionals and businesses to integrate sustainability into corporate strategy, creating lasting impact while advancing careers.  

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Learners will benefit from free membership of the Institute of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (ICRS) while studying. On completion of the apprenticeship, learners will receive: Progression Opportunities for Level 4 CRSP Apprentices Upon completing the Level 4 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner (CRSP) Apprenticeship, learners have multiple pathways to advance their careers and education in sustainability, corporate responsibility, and leadership.
  1. Career Progression
Graduates can move into senior roles such as:
  • Sustainability Manager – Leading sustainability initiatives and corporate responsibility strategies.
  • Corporate Responsibility Lead – Managing ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) compliance and ethical business practices.
  • ESG Analyst – Assessing corporate sustainability performance and reporting on environmental and social impact.
  • Compliance & Risk Officer – Ensuring adherence to sustainability regulations and corporate policies.
  • Stakeholder Engagement Manager – Overseeing partnerships, ethical supply chains, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects.
  1. Further Education & Qualifications
Apprentices may choose to progress to higher-level sustainability and leadership qualifications, including:
  • Level 5 or Level 7 Apprenticeships in Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Management, or Leadership & Management.
  • Undergraduate Degrees, such as:
    • BSc Environmental Management
    • BA Business and Sustainability
    • BA Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Master’s Degrees for those seeking advanced expertise, including:
    • MSc Sustainability and Environmental Management
    • MSc Corporate Governance and Ethics
    • MBA with a focus on Sustainable Business Leadership
  1. Professional Recognition & Memberships
Completing the CRSP apprenticeship supports eligibility for professional memberships, enhancing credibility and networking opportunities:
  • Institute for Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (ICRS) – Industry recognition for sustainability professionals.
  • Sustainable Business Alliance – Connecting with business leaders focused on sustainability.
 

Topics Covered

  • Principles of project, change and culture management
  • The fundamentals of delivering CR&S strategies
  • CR&S data and analytics
  • Techniques for managing and influencing stakeholder relationships
  • Communication and report writing techniques
  • Horizon scanning and delivering a long term CR&S strategy
  • Understanding environmental, societal and regulatory agendas
  • How to manage CR&S budgets, fundraising and measuring return on investment

Program eligibility

To complete an apprenticeship, you must be employed in an organisation with your employer's support. By undertaking an apprenticeship, you commit to completing the End Point Assessment (EPA). The CRS Apprenticeship typically requires:
  • Typically holds a level 3 qualification.
  • GCSE Maths and English, Grade C (4) or equivalent.

Funding

  • Full cost - £14000
  • With Funding - £700
Apprenticeships are paid for by employers, not apprentices.
  • Employers with a payroll of more than £3 million can typically use their apprenticeship levy contributions to pay for places on apprenticeship programmes.
  • Any business with a payroll below £3 million is usually eligible for government funding that will cover at least 95% of the cost of an apprenticeship course.
Additional incentives are also available to employers based on differing circumstances. Contact us to find out more...
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