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Empowering people. Transforming businesses. Advancing sustainability.

CASM is a global sustainability education and advisory organization built on a simple belief: education is the foundation of lasting change — shaped by operators who have done this work inside the world's largest companies.

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🌐A proud participant of the UN Global Compact
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30+ yearsof corporate sustainability leadership
4 programsfrom foundations to executive
ESG ComplianceCarbon ManagementEU CBAMISSB S1 & S2Supply Chain ResilienceResponsible GrowthGreen SkillsCircular Economy ESG ComplianceCarbon ManagementEU CBAMISSB S1 & S2Supply Chain ResilienceResponsible GrowthGreen SkillsCircular Economy

Solutions, skills and systems for a greener tomorrow. We combine academic rigor with real-world corporate experience so people build credible expertise — and companies turn commitments into measurable results.

What we do

Education, advisory
& accreditation — together.

Whether you're starting a sustainability career or leading a company through new ESG rules, CASM meets you where you are.

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Courses & Certifications

Practical sustainability education for students, educators, professionals and communities — from school initiatives to executive certificates.

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Advisory

Embedding sustainability across strategy, operations and decisions: ESG compliance, carbon management, supply chain resilience and responsible growth.

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Corporate Training

Tailored, flexible workshops that give teams the knowledge, tools and confidence to implement strategy and manage emerging requirements.

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Accreditation

Helping manufacturers, suppliers and hospitality businesses demonstrate credible ESG performance and prepare for what's next.

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Webinars

Green Pathways live learning plus on-demand sessions on compliance, carbon and business readiness — stay current, wherever you are.

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Global Initiatives

The Global Green Skills Initiative and Ocean Loop — widening access to green skills and turning ocean-bound plastic into purpose.

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CASM advisors presenting an emissions dashboard to a client team
Founded by Dr. Charm RammandalaTo close the gap between bold sustainability commitments and the people able to deliver them.
Who we are

Experience that runs deep.

CASM grew out of the Green Skills Initiative and more than three decades of sustainability leadership inside some of the world's largest companies. Our founder created the Academy after seeing first-hand that organizations were making ambitious commitments, but too few people had the practical knowledge to deliver them.

Today our team brings decades of combined experience across the automobile, technology, apparel, education and engineering sectors — and brings it into every program and advisory engagement.

Leadership experience from inside
WalmartRio TintoTeslaAppleMeta
Integrity.Rigorous, credible and current — no shortcuts, no greenwashing.
Inclusivity.Sustainability knowledge accessible across geographic and economic boundaries.
Collaboration.Working alongside learners, companies and communities to create shared value.
Responsibility.A lifelong commitment to environmental and social impact that lasts.
Courses & certifications

Learn the work.
Lead the change.

Programs that combine globally relevant knowledge with real-world application — helping learners respond to evolving regulations, build meaningful careers and create lasting impact.

Foundations

Certificate in Sustainability Management

For school leavers and professionals new to the field. Essential concepts and practices that build a solid base and boost career prospects.

12 weeks$600
In-depth

Diploma in Sustainability Management

An intensive deep dive into sustainability principles, practices and strategies for those entering a fast-evolving sector.

24 weeks$800
Executive

Executive Certificate in Sustainability Mgt & Strategy

For mid- to senior-level managers embedding sustainability into strategy, governance and leadership decisions — and navigating global ESG rules.

12 weeks$1,650
Kids & young adults

Global Guardians Certification

A pioneering program that prepares children and teens for a future job market where sustainability knowledge is essential.

Youth programEnquire

Prices in USD as listed in the CASM store. Accredited members receive exclusive discounts on programs.

For organizations

Advice and training
that delivers.

Understand evolving regulations, strengthen competitiveness, manage environmental risk and create measurable value for stakeholders and the broader sustainable economy.

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CASM Consultancy

Advisory

We partner with organizations to embed sustainability across strategy, operations and decision-making — with practical guidance that improves performance.

  • ESG compliance
  • Carbon management
  • Supply chain resilience
  • Responsible growth
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CASM Corporate Training

Corporate Training

Tailored programs that build practical sustainability capacity — flexible workshops that equip teams to implement strategy and achieve long-term competitive advantage.

  • ESG compliance
  • Carbon management
  • Responsible business
  • Operational improvement
Compliance & business readiness

Which rules are reaching your business?

Carbon border taxes, mandatory climate disclosure, customer data requests — the landscape is moving fast. Answer two questions for a first read on where to focus, and which CASM session can help.

A first-pass indicator only, not legal advice. Requirements, thresholds and timelines change — our advisors confirm what applies to you.

Accreditation & membership

Credible ESG performance, recognized.

CASM Sustainability Accreditation helps organizations demonstrate credible environmental, social and governance performance, prepare for evolving ESG requirements and build greater trust with customers and business partners.

Together, we're building a marketplace where responsible organizations are recognized, connected and empowered to grow sustainably.

ManufacturersSuppliersHotelsRestaurantsTourism businesses
Special annual membership feeUS $2,500
Become a member
Team reviewing an ESG checklist in a sustainable factoryESG readiness, measured on the factory floor
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Become a member

Join CASM by signing up for membership.

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ESG readiness assessment

A structured questionnaire evaluates your current level of ESG compliance.

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Customized dashboard

A tailored view of your strengths, gaps and areas for improvement.

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Action & recommendations

Clear next steps to close gaps and progress toward accreditation.

Member benefits: greater market visibility, stakeholder trust and business connections — plus exclusive discounts on CASM programs, webinars, consultancy and corporate training.
Green Pathways · Live learning

This season: compliance &
business readiness.

One-hour live sessions plus on-demand access, covering everything from ESG compliance to carbon management for professionals, students and organizations.

08Nov 2026
1 hr · 10:00 PM PT

CBAM Is Live: What Asian Exporters Must Do Before Carbon Costs Hit

The EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is now in its definitive phase — what steel, aluminium and other exporters need to do now.

$150Save 33%$100
22Nov 2026
1 hr · 10:00 PM PT

ISSB S1 & S2 Readiness: Climate Disclosure for Asian Companies

Disclosure is becoming mandatory across Asia. Get ready for climate reporting built on the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards.

$150Save 33%$100
15Dec 2026
1 hr · 10:00 PM PT

Carbon Accounting for SMEs: Measure Your Footprint Without the Enterprise Budget

Customers — and soon banks — are asking for carbon data. A practical session for businesses without a sustainability department.

$150Save 33%$100
Need a session for your team? We also run on-demand webinars.Schedule on-demand
What our learners say

Knowledge that
moves careers.

From Sri Lanka to Silicon Valley, CASM learners put practical sustainability to work.

Webinars
CASM's webinars help me stay current.
Thilan HapuarachchiEpro, Sri Lanka
Executive Certificate
The Executive Certificate advanced my knowledge.
John AdamsPrincipal Consultant, Bell Engineering
Diploma
The knowledge I gained in the Diploma helped further my career.
Jodi WrightCupertino, California
Events & media

CASM in the world.

From launching youth programs in Sri Lanka to national press and television, here's where CASM's work is making news.

July 2025Sri LankaProgram launch

Global Guardians Certification launches in Sri Lanka

CASM proudly launched its Global Guardians Certification Program in Sri Lanka — a pioneering sustainability education initiative preparing children and teens to become responsible global citizens and ready for a future job market where sustainability knowledge is essential.

About Global Guardians
In collaboration withWhyteleafe Academy
National news feature5 Oct 2025
Sunday Observer

“Green or Gone – Dilemmas of a Make or Break Moment for Sri Lanka's Exports”

CASM featured in a national news feature on how ESG requirements are reshaping Sri Lanka's export economy.

ProfilePress
Daily News

Dr. Charm Rammandala on sustainability education

CASM's CEO featured in Sri Lanka's Daily News, highlighting his work in sustainability education.

Media spotlightTelevision
On-air interview

Dr. Charm Rammandala, CEO of CASM, shared insights during an on-air interview with a prominent Sri Lankan television station.

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Global initiatives

Impact beyond
the classroom.

Two initiatives that put CASM's values into practice — widening access to green skills, and giving waste a second life.

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Global Green Skills Initiative

Green skills for every economy.

Expanding access to practical sustainability education in developing and emerging economies — affordable, locally relevant training that equips people to support climate action, responsible business and sustainable development.

AccessibleAffordable, practical training
DiverseStudents, educators, professionals, communities
MeasurableAction plans for schools, workplaces, communities
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Ocean Loop

Event apparel with a purpose.

Custom printed T-shirts for conferences, corporate events and sustainability programs — made from recovered ocean-bound plastic. Every garment carries its own impact story: its carbon footprint and the number of bottles it gave a second life.

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Online store

Guides, programs
& membership.

Start with a practical guide, enrol in a program, or join as an accredited member.

SaleGuide

Sustainability to Sustain — A Basic Guide to Sustainable Management

$10.00$3.50
SaleGuide

Sustainability Regulations — Your Go-To Guide

$10.00$3.50
Program

Executive Certificate in Sustainability Management & Strategy

$1,650
Membership

CASM Membership & Accreditation Program

$2,500
Start a conversation

Let's talk about what your organization needs.

Training, accreditation or advisory — it starts with a conversation.

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