Sustainability used to sit mostly with environmental teams or investor relations. But today, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals have become core to how businesses attract talent, engage employees, and build trust with customers and stakeholders. HR sits at the center of this transformation.
Employees want to work for organizations that live their values. They expect fair pay, safe workplaces, equal opportunities, and real action on social issues. A strong ESG approach turns these expectations into strengths that attract top talent and strengthen retention.
This means HR teams are now leading initiatives that align people strategy with broader sustainability goals. From building diverse workforces to supporting community engagement and ethical leadership, HR professionals help shape practices that deliver real impact — not just a line in an annual report.
The Certified ESG for HR Professional program from Aon Learning Center equips HR leaders to design, implement, and measure these people-centered ESG strategies. Participants learn how to link ESG to employee engagement, performance, and employer branding.
In a world where talent chooses employers based on values as much as pay, an authentic ESG strategy is no longer optional — it’s a competitive advantage. For HR professionals, it’s also an opportunity to lead in a way that makes business better for people and the planet.
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