Sustainability for Strategic Decision Makers
Tailored for strategic business decision makers who are driving high-level sustainability initiatives across their organisations.
Sustainability for Strategic Decision Makers
This exclusive six-part online course, designed in partnership by Activate Learning and Bioregional, is tailored for strategic business decision makers who are driving high-level sustainability initiatives across their organisations. The course offers a strategic exploration of sustainability concepts, trends, and actions that can be embedded into company operations and strategy.
Kicking off with an in-person launch event, participants will have the opportunity to hear from leading industry speakers, network with other business leaders, and build momentum for the course. Upon completion, participants will receive 2 x 1-hour consultations with a top sustainability organisation to discuss tailored approaches for embedding their learning into their organisational strategy.
What You Will learn
This course provides a comprehensive, strategic overview through six online modules that cover critical aspects of sustainability leadership, positioning you to drive impactful changes at an organisational level:
Begin with an overview of key sustainability concepts, the triple planetary crisis, and the primary drivers for corporate responsibility, setting the foundation for the journey toward sustainability.
Understand the circular economy and explore how to reimagine business models for efficiency and sustainability. This module also covers how emerging technologies and cleantech innovations can create new business opportunities and support sustainable growth.
Explore the principles of the circular economy and how to reimagine business models for efficiency and sustainability. This module also covers how innovations in cleantech can drive new opportunities and cost savings while delivering environmental and social benefits.
Examine the interdependencies between business and nature, exploring how to incorporate nature-positive practices that safeguard ecosystems, strengthen supply chains, and mitigate environmental risks.
Learn how to elevate social and environmental sustainability across your operations and supply chains, creating resilient partnerships and promoting ethical standards at every stage.
Develop best practices for communicating sustainability initiatives transparently. This module includes strategies for engaging internal and external stakeholders effectively to build trust and support for your sustainability agenda.
How You’ll Learn and Be Assessed
Each online module combines strategic insights with practical exercises and case studies, equipping you to make informed, high-level decisions. Once enrolled, you will have access to the course content for 3 months and will be able to download an e-certificate at the end of the course to evidence your learning.
- Real-world case studies and industry insights illustrating successful sustainability strategies.
- End-of-module exercises designed to help you translate course insights into a customized strategy for your organisation.
- Final sustainability roadmap, developed progressively throughout the course, culminating in a tailored set of actionable sustainability strategies. Assessment is based on your engagement in these exercises and the development of a cohesive sustainability strategy for your organisation.
Additional Information
- Course Duration: The six online modules are designed to be completed over six hours, with flexible pacing to accommodate executive schedules.
- Launch Event: Join an exclusive in-person event to kick off the program, hear from industry-leading speakers, and connect with other strategic business decision makers focused on sustainability.
- Certification: A certificate of completion will be awarded upon finishing all course assessments.
- 2-Hour Consultation: Upon course completion, each participant is eligible for a 2 x 1-hour consultations with a leading sustainability organisation, offering tailored advice on integrating sustainability into company strategy.
This course will empower you with the expertise, insights, and strategic tools to drive sustainability across your organisation, enhancing resilience and creating long-term value.
Working in Partnership
Activate Learning has partnered with Bioregional, an award-winning purpose-led sustainability consultancy, to develop this introduction to sustainability course.
Bioregional supports businesses and organisations to transition to a net-zero carbon, circular, and sustainable future, and works with partners to create homes, workplaces, and retail destinations that enable sustainable living.
Bioregional helped develop BedZED – the UK’s first major sustainable community in South London which was completed in 2002. From the learnings of this project, Bioregional created the One Planet Living framework with WWF – comprising ten simple sustainability principles with detailed goals and guidance on how to ensure we live within the planetary boundaries of our one planet, Earth.
Since then, Bioregional has accrued over 20-years’ experience working with a wide range of organisations from small businesses and charities to large multinationals on calculating their carbon footprint, setting net zero targets, and developing sustainability strategies and reports.
Visit Bioregional’s website to find out more about their impactful work and access useful sustainability resources and case studies.
