The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Environmental and Sustainability Management is an advanced qualification designed to develop strategic expertise in contemporary sustainability, environmental management and ESG within business, policy and organisational contexts. Regulated by Ofqual and positioned at Level 7 on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), the qualification supports professionals seeking to strengthen their ability to address complex environmental and sustainability challenges.

The course provides a comprehensive understanding of sustainability as an environmental, social and economic issue, with particular focus on climate change, biodiversity, environmental management, energy transition and organisational sustainability. Learners develop knowledge of how environmental factors influence business performance, governance, public policy and society, while exploring the role of international agreements, ethical decision-making and innovation in advancing sustainable development.

The qualification includes mandatory study in Fundamentals of Sustainability, Environmental Science and Energy Transition, Environmental Management in Organisations, and Research Methods, alongside optional areas such as transformational change, net zero, environmental politics and policies, sustainable finance, and sustainability as a business strategy.

Suitable for environmental professionals, sustainability managers, consultants, business professionals and policy-focused practitioners, the qualification can support progression into environmental management, sustainability strategy, ESG, consultancy, government and non-profit roles. It also provides a pathway towards further postgraduate study, including relevant Master’s top-up programmes where institutional entry requirements are met.