Certified Digital Sustainability Manager

The Fraunhofer Personnel Certification Authority certifies qualifications in the field of sustainability.

A "Certified Digital Sustainability Manager" is familiar with the basics of a sustainability management system and the effective methods for successful implementation. He or she has the necessary skills to be the contact person for the topic of sustainability in the company. This includes the conception, initiation and implementation of sustainability projects and workshops. He is also able to think digitization and sustainability together in terms of the twin transition.

Target group

• Specialists and managers who want to develop strategies for their company and drive forward the topic of sustainability in order to remain competitive as a company
• Those responsible for sustainability who contribute to sustainability reports and take on sustainability management tasks
• Graduates from disciplines with a focus on sustainability

• Digitalization and sustainability
  How can digital technologies support sustainability? What are the benefits of approaches such as the digital product passport and generative AI for sustainability?
• Legal framework and supply chain
  Which current laws are relevant? How is sustainability checked in the supply chain?
• Introduction and definition of terms
  What are sustainability and sustainable initiatives?
• Management systems
  How do you use and integrate software for management systems? How do you analyze sustainability reports?
• Organizational development
  How do you create acceptance for sustainability change processes in the company and how do you communicate them?
• Getting started in the circular economy
  What are important principles and how can you use the R-strategies to identify circular economy approaches in your company?