Course in Communicating Sustainability

The course in Communicating Sustainability is a short advanced training programme, not a master, that teaches participants to tell the sustainability strategies and results of companies in an effective and credible way. The programme covers corporate sustainability communication, the circular economy, waste management, ESG strategies, corporate reputation and communication with stakeholders, and is aimed at those who must bring technical skills into dialogue with the transparency requirements demanded by investors, customers and institutions. Sustainability communication is a delicate area, because companies are increasingly scrutinised for the risk of greenwashing, that is, presenting as sustainable behaviours that are not. The course helps participants build messages based on verifiable data, choose the most suitable indicators and address different audiences appropriately, from customers to investors, from employees to authorities.

Teaching comprises lectures, also online, and analysis of real cases, with practical exercises and group work. The course is part time, lasts 24 hours spread over six sessions and takes place online and in person in Turin. The language is Italian, which participants must know. The cost is €300. The page does not give the credits, the calendar, the start dates, the enrolment deadlines or whether there is an internship. The circular economy and waste management are presented as concrete examples of corporate sustainability strategies. Participants examine their technical and economic implications, and learn to turn them into effective narratives. ESG strategies, which include environmental, social and governance criteria, offer a reference framework for reporting and for dialogue with the financial community.

The aim is to train professional figures such as the sustainability analyst, the sustainability consultant, the environmental communication expert and the sustainability manager. The course is aimed at master's graduates in specific disciplines, such as chemical engineering, energy engineering, management engineering, chemical sciences, industrial biotechnology and other scientific and engineering disciplines, and suits those who work or wish to work in companies, consulting firms and organisations that must report and communicate the impacts of their activities. The Polytechnic University of Turin is ranked 241st in the 2025 QS world rankings. The analysis of real cases, the exercises and the group work make the training practical, in line with the aim of providing usable tools. The short duration of only 24 hours in six sessions and the low cost, €300, make it an accessible opportunity for updating skills, aimed above all at master's graduates in technical areas who have to deal with communication and reporting.