CES ESG Institute
LEARN APPLIED ESG AND SUSTAINABILITY,
DIRECTLY FROM INDUSTRY LEADERS
The first 100% private corporate ESG learning program in Romania!
Register now! Early Bird offer available until January 15.
2.500 € 1.900 €
Secure your spot today! Limited offer and seats.
Join a 9-month, full-spectrum course guided by ESG leaders and specialists driving real impact.
Flexible 3-installment payment available
Enroll as an individual or through your company
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Context
In Romania, ESG is already part of corporate strategies, financial reporting, and the capital market, yet professional training remains fragmented, and real application is often challenging without structured, practical education.
CES ESG Institute brings together the first generation of ESG specialists as instructors to teach applied, structured ESG concepts and tools directly relevant to business.
Why this ESG Program?
CES ESG Institute combines practical experience with strategic perspectives, giving participants access to leaders and experts who translate ESG into concrete actions and measurable results.
Benefits
Practical ESG training
Make actionable decisions integrated into business
Full-spectrum ESG
Develop practical skills across the entire ESG landscape
Access to a leaders’ community
Networking with ESG leaders and experts shaping the future
Market-tested insights
Beyond theory, from professionals making a difference
Reputation & branding
Enhance credibility and the responsible profile of your company
Compliance made practical
Translate ESG legislation and standards into tangible initiative
Real impact
Contribute directly to sustainability and corporate performance goals
Efficient & Impactful
Focused program that turns your time and resources into actionable business outcomes
Program modules
Corporate ESG
ESG strategy | Competitive Advantage | Implementation | Challenges | Corporate Leadership
ESG Reporting
ESG Reporting | EU Taxonomy | Strategic Insights
Legal ESG
Regulations | EU directives | Compliance | Risk assessment
Sustainable Finance
ESG investments | financial decision-making | sustainable integration | responsible capital
ESG Marketing & Communication
Authentic Branding | ESG Communication | Transparency | Storytelling | Greenwashing Risk
Capital Markets & Listing
Listed companies | Market Performance | Strategy Alignment | Investors
Internal Processes & Operations
ESG Integration | Daily Operations | Department Coordination | Internal Processes
Entrepreneurship: ESG as a Growth Driver
ESG Initiatives | Products & Services | Innovation | Collaborative Leadership | Market Impact
Trainers – Recognized ESG Leaders & Specialists
Applied learning, real case studies, experiences, and challenges faced by businesses
Petronela Despoiu
Corporate Credit Risk Coordinator, Transilvania Bank
Petronela Despoiu brings over 20 years of experience in finance, specializing in sustainable finance and corporate credit risk. Her experience includes how ESG performance influences access to credit and financing terms, as well as structuring and securing financing for green projects.
Petronela holds a Certificate in ESG Investing from CFA Institute and Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business (ACCA UK). She has a degree in Foreign Trade from Babeș-Bolyai University and also a Law degree, combining financial, legal and sustainability expertise to support clients in transitioning to responsible and green financing.
Daniela Beleș
Sustainability Performance Manager, Holcim
Daniela Beleș holds over 20 years of experience in the private and academic sectors, specializing in developing and implementing sustainability and circular economy strategies, environmental and safety risk management.
Her education includes a Master’s in Hygiène, Sécurité et Management Environnemental from Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne and a PhD in Earth Sciences from Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca. Daniela also holds international specializations in Business Sustainability and Organizational Leadership.
Alexandru Chiriță
CEO, Electrica
Alexandru Chiriță has over 15 years of experience at the intersection of technology, energy, and complex systems, focusing on developing resilient infrastructure and innovative solutions that support the energy transition.
His educational background combines a law degree with executive programs at Yale, Oxford, and Envisia – Henley Business School, reflecting his commitment to sustainable finance, energy transition, and digital innovation.
Mihai Toader-Pasti
ESG Expert & Strategist, Founder Towards0 & DearNeighbour
Mihai Toader-Pasti has over 15 years of experience in projects related to communities, sustainability, energy, and green buildings. He co-founded impactful initiatives such as EFdeN, which created two of the world’s most sustainable houses, winning over 40 national and international awards, and ÎntreVecini (DearNeighbour), building a decentralised network of urban communities across Romania. The initiative brings together over 10.000 people in 100 neighborhood-based communities actively involved in local projects driving the much-needed change.
Mihai has completed training programs in ESG, green energy, and digital transformation, including Sustainable Environmental Management at prestigious institutions such as UC Berkeley, Harvard, Stanford, and Cambridge.
Oana Vîlceanu
Sustainability Project Manager, Stratos
Oana Vîlceanu has over 10 years of experience in operations and project management, where she has coordinated complex projects and supported organizational effectiveness. Building on this operational background, Oana has specialized in integrating business principles with sustainability and environmental compliance.
She holds relevant sustainability certifications, including Corporate Governance and ESG Disclosure, and Corporate & Business Strategy — issued by the Corporate Finance Institute (CFI). She has also completed advanced training in CSRD, ESRS and the EU Taxonomy. Oana holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Economics and a Master’s in Business Administration, a background that enables her to bridge operational, strategic and sustainability concepts to support organizations in their transition toward responsible business practices and green projects.
Magdalena Caramilea
Sustainability Director, Autonom
With more than 20 years of experience in finance and reporting, Magdalena Caramilea transitioned into the sustainability field 5 years ago, currently holding the role as Sustainability Director at Autonom. She leads the company’s sustainability strategy, oversees reporting, coordinates green projects and sustainable finance initiatives, conducts scenario analysis and due diligence, and provides ESG advisory.
Magdalena is certified as an INTERNATIONAL SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS® (ISB®) Advisor by the International Association for Sustainable Economy (IASE) and has completed executive training in Green, Social, and Sustainable Bonds through IFC and the International Capital Market Association (ICMA).
Who can enroll?
This program is designed for:
- Leaders and executives involved in ESG integration
- CSR and sustainability managers
- Public sector and NGO professionals
- Entrepreneurs in green industries
- Professionals seeking skills for the circular economy
Program details & Enrollment
- Duration: 9 months
- Format: Hybrid (online & in-person sessions)
- Schedule: 1 learning session per week, after 6:00 PM
- Program period: February 2026 – October 2026 (the course calendar will be announced after the end of the registration period)
- Program fee: €2,500 full program
- Early Bird: €1,900 until January 15
* All participants will receive a diploma from BUCHAREST CENTER FOR ECONOMY & SOCIETY upon completion.
Contact
Do you have questions or want more details?
Alina Stan, Community Coordinator
✉️ alina@cesbucharest.com
📞 +40 721 594 105
Register Now, seats are limited!
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2.500 € 1.900 €
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