Course Description
This intensive 5-day course equips business leaders with the knowledge and tools to develop and implement sustainable business strategies. Participants will learn how to create long-term value, mitigate risks, and drive positive environmental and social impact while maintaining profitability. The course covers key concepts in sustainability, stakeholder engagement, innovation, and change management.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the business case for sustainability and its strategic importance
- Develop strategies to integrate sustainability into core business operations
- Learn to identify and manage sustainability-related risks and opportunities
- Explore innovative approaches to create shared value for stakeholders
- Acquire skills to lead organizational change towards sustainability
- Learn to measure and report on sustainability performance
Course Modules
Day 1: Foundations of Sustainable Business
- The evolving business landscape and sustainability imperative
- Key sustainability frameworks and principles
- Business case for sustainability: risks and opportunities
- Stakeholder mapping and engagement strategies
Day 2: Sustainable Strategy Development
- Sustainability materiality assessment
- Integrating sustainability into corporate strategy
- Setting sustainability goals and targets
- Sustainable business models and value creation
Day 3: Implementing Sustainable Practices
- Sustainable supply chain management
- Circular economy principles and applications
- Energy efficiency and renewable energy strategies
- Sustainable product design and lifecycle management
Day 4: Innovation and Partnerships for Sustainability
- Sustainability-driven innovation processes
- Collaborative partnerships and industry initiatives
- Leveraging technology for sustainability solutions
- Case studies of successful sustainable innovations
Day 5: Leading Change and Measuring Impact
- Change management for sustainability transformation
- Sustainability performance measurement and reporting
- ESG criteria and responsible investing
- Future trends and emerging sustainability challenges
Practical Wins for Participants
- Develop a tailored sustainability strategy for your organization
- Create a stakeholder engagement plan to drive sustainability initiatives
- Design a sustainability-focused innovation project
- Construct a sustainability scorecard to measure and report performance
Credits: 5 credit per day
Course Mode: full-time
Provider: Blackbird Training Centre
