ESG Launchpad

The programme
ESG Launchpad is an eight-week programme designed to introduce you to Environmental, Social and Governance thinking within the built environment. It is for people who are curious about ESG but do not yet have direct exposure, language, or confidence to pursue roles in this space.

This programme matters because ESG roles are growing, but access to them is uneven. Many early career roles quietly expect prior knowledge, commercial awareness, or networks that are not openly taught.

What it enables you to do

• Understand how ESG actually influences business decisions

• Build vocabulary and confidence around sustainability and impact

• Engage directly with employers working in ESG-related roles

• Strengthen applications for internships, graduate roles, and entry-level positions

Who can apply?

• Aged 18-25

• Based in the UK

• Interested in ESG, sustainability, or social impact within the built environment

• Attended a state school (or a private/public school on a means-tested scholarship);

• Meet one or more of the following:

  • Study at or graduated from a non-Russell Group university;

  • Identify as a person from a Black heritage or ethnically diverse background;

  • Identify as a person from a low socioeconomic background;

  • Have a long-standing disability or health condition;

  • Have caring responsibilities.

When it runs
October to November 2026

Register your interest
Register now to be the first to know when applications open in the Spring.
Register for ESG Launchpad 2026

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