You will focus on the key activities of sustainability professionals, from strategy development, setting key performance indicators (KPIs) and targets, evaluating progress, and spearheading sustainability initiatives throughout the entire organization. You will stay abreast of the most recent developments in sustainability reporting and sustainability rankings and ratings, while also concentrating on optimizing your impact in stakeholder engagement, encompassing partnerships and collaborative efforts.
Leading Sustainable Business Transformation
Executive education program in English
Benefits
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Gain comprehensive sustainability knowledge to lead sustainable business transformation in your company
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Learn how to implement sustainability in your business function
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Learn from top industry leaders and sustainability experts with a wealth of practical experience
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Get support from your peers in applying the learnings and solving your sustainability challenges
Your profile
- You are a senior manager or functional-level executive and want to contribute to the sustainable transformation of your company, or
- You are leading a business unit or regional subsidiary; or are in charge of a new product, market, or major project initiative and have the ambition to integrate sustainability principles, or
- You hold an executive role within a sustainability function and have a wealth of experience, but you have not undergone any formal sustainability education
Topics
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Global environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) challenges
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Learning from scientists on climate change and biodiversity
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The business case for sustainability
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Financial risks and sustainability regulation
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Managing and evaluating integrated financial and non-financial performance
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Implementing sustainability in your area of responsibility
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Communicating with impact
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Best practice insights from industry specialists
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Real-life examples of sustainable business transformation from the practitioners
Why choose ESMT?
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Ranked #1 business school in Germany and #10 globally by the Financial Times Executive Education Rankings
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This program can be taken as part of a post-graduate diploma in management
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Diverse classes, interactive exercises and renowned faculty
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Program Structure
Specializations
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Chief Sustainability Officer
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Sustainable Finance and Investment
You will focus on channeling capital into activities that generate financial returns while simultaneously delivering positive ESG outcomes. You will gain proficiency in navigating the ESG regulatory landscape, sustainability metrics and reporting. Moreover, you will be prepared to evaluate investments not solely for their financial potential but also for their compatibility with enduring sustainability objectives, such as carbon emission reduction, social equity promotion, and the adherence to ethical governance standards.
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Sustainable Operations and Supply Chain
Your focus will be on the critical activities within operations and procurement that relate to sustainability, encompassing an understanding of sustainable operations. You will acquire insights into optimizing supply chains, considering factors beyond costs, such as carbon emissions and waste reduction. Additionally, you will delve into sustainable logistics and explore strategies for addressing key sustainability challenges within supply chains through the implementation of appropriate incentives and collaboration.
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Sustainable Sales and Marketing
Delve into the creation of a sustainable marketing mix and gain insights into the design of sustainable products from a lifecycle perspective. You will explore the significance of pricing, with a particular emphasis on examining cases of companies that employ ethical pricing mechanisms. Additionally, your focus will extend to consumer communication and activation strategies, alongside an analysis of the risks associated with greenwashing. Moreover, you will acquire knowledge about measuring key performance indicators for sustainable marketing and sales.
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Sustainable Strategy and R&D
Explore the key activities involved in sustainable strategy and R&D, encompassing sustainable strategy development, the creation of sustainable business models, and the innovation of products and services. You will explore vital concepts like value creation to enable collaborative approaches along the value chain. You will gain a deep understanding of how value is linked to sustainable models and will discuss the tensions inherent in short-term and long-term value creation for sustainability through innovation activities.
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Sustainable Human Resources
Acquire the skills to seamlessly integrate ESG practices into HR policies and operations. This comprehensive approach will encompass a deep understanding of sustainability's impact on all HR activities, from talent attraction and recruitment to employee development, training, and retention. Moreover, you will explore the topic of social responsibility, focusing on initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the workforce while ensuring fair labor practices throughout the entire employee lifecycle.
