ESG Academy: Binge-Learning Sustainability, One Industry at a Time
When it comes to sustainability, one-size-fits-all training no longer works. Regulations are evolving faster than ever, climate pressures are intensifying, and industries face unique challenges that generic ESG courses cannot solve.
Recognizing this gap, Francine Carron, a seasoned global ESG advisor with two decades of experience in international affairs, aviation, and sustainability, founded the ESG Academy — a pioneering digital platform designed to transform the way professionals learn ESG.
“ESG Academy was born out of the belief that sustainability knowledge must be accessible, practical, and industry-specific. We designed it like Netflix — where professionals can binge-learn ESG anytime, anywhere,” says Carron.
Practical, Industry-Specific Learning
Unlike traditional sustainability training that often stays theoretical, ESG Academy focuses on practical, niche-focused courses tailored to industries like aviation, air cargo, logistics, finance, HR, and supply chains. Every week, new courses are released, ensuring that content stays in step with regulatory shifts and real-world business demands.
ESG in Air Cargo: A World First
Its flagship, ESG in Air Cargo, is the world’s first training program dedicated to embedding ESG practices into cargo operations. This reflects Carron’s deep expertise in aviation and her advisory work with airports, air navigation service providers, and cargo organizations.
“Aviation and air cargo are under immense regulatory and climate pressure. ESG Academy is the first to provide tailored ESG training for these sectors, giving them the tools to turn sustainability into a competitive advantage,” she notes.
Backed by Global ESG Consultancy
The Academy is also the official training arm of ESG Consultancy, Carron’s global advisory firm that works with leading organizations across aviation, logistics, manufacturing, and finance.
While ESG Consultancy advises companies on frameworks and compliance, ESG Academy scales that expertise, making continuous and flexible ESG learning accessible to entire organizations.
Rooted in Equity and Inclusion
Carron is driven by a conviction that sustainability must be both holistic and inclusive. “There is no sustainable world without social equity. ESG Academy closes the global ESG skills gap by empowering people across every function — from pilots to procurement officers — to integrate sustainability into daily decisions,” she explains.
Building In-House ESG Capabilities
Her vision is clear: companies must own ESG knowledge from the inside, rather than outsourcing it. “Companies can no longer outsource ESG knowledge. They must own it from the inside. That’s exactly what ESG Academy delivers: lasting, in-house ESG capabilities,” Carron emphasizes.
Turning Sustainability Into Advantage
By combining bingeable learning with industry-specific insights, ESG Academy is not only closing the ESG skills gap but also enabling businesses to turn sustainability into a driver of resilience, competitiveness, and innovation.
