Postgraduate Diploma in Eligibility, Taxonomy and ESG Reporting
Online 800-hour postgraduate diploma in Eligibility, Taxonomy and ESG Reporting. 8 modules covering Regulation (EU) 2020/852 (taxonomy), Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2139 (climate delegated act) and advanced Excel. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Eligibility, Taxonomy and ESG Reporting — studying from Malta
Malta's energy sector is undergoing significant change as the country seeks to reduce dependence on imported fuels and meet European Union climate commitments. The national utility Enemalta plc, together with regulators and private developers, is driving investment in gas supply, renewable generation and grid modernisation. Opportunities exist in power distribution, interconnection, energy efficiency and water services, given the island's distinctive resource constraints. Engineers typically find roles with utilities, consultancies and public agencies overseeing energy planning.
Fees for Malta: €1,090 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Malta
Typical roles
Questions from Malta
Which bodies regulate energy and network engineering in Malta?
The Regulator for Energy and Water Services regulates energy and water markets and network operation in Malta, and the Malta Resources Authority handles energy policy and resources. The Chamber of Engineers (KSU) regulates the title 'engineer'. SEIUM qualifications are private and not accredited by a national body, so employers or the relevant regulator decide how they are recognised.
What employers in Malta hire for energy and network engineering?
Key employers include the national energy and water utility, network operators, renewable energy developers, and consultancies serving the energy sector. Many roles involve grid, interconnection and renewables projects linked to EU targets. Employers generally expect relevant experience and sometimes chartered status, so a private qualification should complement practical background.
How can I study this while working, and what should I check about time and funding?
Programmes are fully online and taught in English, with an assigned technical tutor and a final project. You do not need a student visa to study from Malta. Time commitments range from 300 hours for specialist courses to 1,900 for master's programmes, so plan around your job. Ask about instalment fee options and whether your employer will sponsor you.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Understand the European sustainable finance framework and its disclosure obligations.
Determine the eligibility of economic activities under the EU taxonomy.
Apply the technical criteria for substantial contribution.
Assess compliance with the DNSH principle and minimum safeguards.
Calculate the turnover, CapEx and OpEx KPIs of Article 8.
Structure a sustainability report in line with the CSRD and the ESRS.
Prepare documentation for external verification and the issuance of green bonds.
Who it's for
- European taxonomy analyst looking to specialise in Eligibility, Taxonomy and ESG Reporting.
- ESG reporting consultant looking to specialise in Eligibility, Taxonomy and ESG Reporting.
- Corporate sustainability manager looking to specialise in Eligibility, Taxonomy and ESG Reporting.
- Non-financial information auditor looking to specialise in Eligibility, Taxonomy and ESG Reporting.
- Sustainable finance analyst looking to specialise in Eligibility, Taxonomy and ESG Reporting.
- Green bond manager looking to specialise in Eligibility, Taxonomy and ESG Reporting.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter energy and utilities.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 2020/852 (taxonomy)
- Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2139 (climate delegated act)
- Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2178 (Article 8 disclosure)
- Directive (EU) 2022/2464 (CSRD)
- Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2772 (ESRS)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/2631 (European green bond)
- Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 (SFDR)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1EU Sustainable Finance Action Plan1.2Regulation (EU) 2020/852 on taxonomy1.3The six environmental objectives of the taxonomy1.4Climate and environmental delegated acts1.5Complementary delegated act on gas and nuclear1.6Relationship between the taxonomy, SFDR and CSRD1.7Omnibus simplification package and recent changes1.8Actors: issuers, investors and auditors1.9Taxonomies in other jurisdictions1.10Case study: regulatory map of a European utility
2.1NACE codes and activity descriptions2.2Energy activities in chapters 4 and 72.3Enabling and transitional activities2.4Eligibility versus alignment2.5Allocation of revenue by activity2.6Treatment of mixed activities2.7EU Taxonomy Compass tool2.8Common errors in eligibility screening2.9Documentation of accounting judgements2.10Practice: eligibility screening of a business portfolio
3.1Substantial contribution to mitigation3.2The 100 gCO2e/kWh threshold for generation3.3Adaptation criteria and physical climate risks3.4Climate vulnerability assessment3.5Criteria for transmission and distribution networks3.6Criteria for storage and hydrogen3.7Criteria for building energy efficiency3.8Required technical evidence3.9Interpreting the Commission's frequently asked questions3.10Case study: alignment of an offshore wind farm
4.1The do no significant harm principle4.2Generic DNSH appendices A to E4.3DNSH for water, circular economy and biodiversity4.4Pollution and substances in the REACH annex4.5Environmental impact assessment as evidence4.6Minimum safeguards: OECD and UN Guiding Principles4.7Human rights due diligence4.8Anti-corruption, taxation and competition4.9Platform report on safeguards4.10Workshop: DNSH matrix for a high-voltage line
5.1Delegated Regulation 2021/2178 on disclosure5.2Turnover KPI5.3CapEx KPI and the CapEx plan5.4OpEx KPI and its restricted definition5.5Avoiding double counting between activities5.6Mandatory reporting templates5.7Green asset ratio for financial institutions5.8Reconciliation with financial statements5.9Internal controls over the KPIs5.10Laboratory: calculating the KPIs of an integrated electricity company
6.1CSRD and its application timeline6.2ESRS standards: cross-cutting and topical6.3Double materiality assessment6.4ESRS E1 on climate change6.5Climate transition plan6.6Emissions metrics and targets6.7XBRL digital tagging6.8Integrating taxonomy reporting into the management report6.9ISSB IFRS S1 and S2 standards compared6.10Practice: double materiality analysis of a distribution company
7.1Limited and reasonable assurance7.2ISAE 3000 standard and verification engagements7.3Audit trail and evidence management7.4European Green Bond Standard (EuGB)7.5ICMA Green Bond Principles7.6Allocation and impact reports7.7Greenwashing risk and penalties7.8Information systems and ESG software7.9Governance and board responsibilities7.10Case study: green bond framework for a district heating network
8.1Selection of the organisation and scope8.2Eligibility screening of activities8.3Analysis of technical criteria and DNSH8.4Verification of minimum safeguards8.5Calculation of taxonomy KPIs8.6Double materiality analysis8.7Draft sustainability report8.8External verification plan8.9Dissertation and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Fully 100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is advanced Excel, Power BI, Workiva, Python (pandas), in free, academic or trial versions. Case studies are based on real procedures for eligibility and alignment analysis of activities, calculation of taxonomy KPIs and preparation of sustainability reports. Assessment is continuous across each module, plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Understand the European sustainable finance framework and its disclosure obligations.
Determine the eligibility of economic activities under the EU taxonomy.
Apply the technical criteria for substantial contribution.
Assess compliance with the DNSH principle and minimum safeguards.
Calculate the turnover, CapEx and OpEx KPIs of Article 8.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme comprises 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours a week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
The programme uses advanced Excel, Power BI, Workiva, Python (pandas). Free, academic or trial versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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