Week One: The Sustainability Challenge – Begin your journey by discovering what sustainability means for businesses today and why it has become a crucial strategic focus for any organisation striving for long-term success. Through a groundbreaking case study in the luxury sector, you will explore how a new company is revolutionising the diamond industry. Analyse how innovation and ethical business models can challenge established players, and examine the strategic decisions necessary to thrive in a competitive market.
Week Two: The Sustainability Advantage – This week equips you with the knowledge and skills to influence your peers, measure your impact, and balance the pursuit of profit with sustainable practices. Through an in-depth case study on an ambitious refill programme in Turkey, you will evaluate how businesses can drive sustainability at scale. Explore the complexities and challenges of expanding sustainable initiatives globally, while staying true to your company's core mission.
Week Three: Sustainability Leadership in Action – Part one – Witness the concepts we’ve explored applied in real life. Understand the mechanisms through which sustainability leads to value creation from a real business case study, so you can develop and implement them in your own organisation.
Week Four: Sustainability Leadership in Action – Part two – Revisit our case study to discover how they reinvented their business model to become an industry leader in sustainability, and delve into some of the innovative products introduced, and the processes developed.
Week Five: Sustainable Pathways to Value Creation – Uncover how sustainability opens unique pathways for organisations to create financial value while driving socio-environmental impact. Explore recent advances in AI and big data and their applications in sustainability, helping you identify value-creating mechanisms relevant to your context. Deep dive into a case highlighting the strategic decisions behind expanding timber construction into North America.
Week Six: The Roadmap to Sustainability – Gain a deep understanding of the four pillars needed to embed a culture of sustainability within your organisation. Learn how to anticipate future trends and build a robust roadmap that aligns your corporate goals with sustainability leadership.