Certificate in
World Class Business Sustainability

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

• Develop an acute perception of the dimensions of business issues
• Make sense out of complexity and an uncertain future
• Be cognizant of the implications of a choice for all the affected parties
• Be decisive in profits, people and planet issues
• Be flexibile for further change if warranted in the future

This training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes an interactive mixture of lecture-led learning & group discussions. All activities are designed to facilitate the application of theory into “grounded practice”. The focus will be on practical applications from within business in a global setting with Case Studies from around the world.

Created for professionals with social or environmental responsibilities, those new to the discipline, and those who aspire to a career in sustainability and social responsibility.

This ETC training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

• Leaders engaged in strategic planning and delivery
• Managers with social and environmental responsibilities
• Professionals wishing to refresh sustainability
• Refresher and update for experienced sustainability practitioners
• Senior leaders with corporate and governance responsibilities

DAY ONE: WHO, WHAT & WHY OF SUSTAINABILITY

• The history of sustainability
• Benefits of business sustainability
• Stakeholder expectations
• Sustainability operating systems
• Company policies
• Organisational structures

DAY TWO: MOTIVATION & DRIVING FORCES

• Competitive advantage
• Market share & value
• Motivation: autonomy, mastery & purpose
• Planning & strategy development 
• Goals and indicators
• Sustainability reporting and other communications

DAY THREE: BOTTOM LINE - PROFIT

• Tools and concepts for profit sustainability
• Business acumen
• Understanding market opportunities
• Green products
• Supply Chain & Kaizen policies
• Case Studies from around the world

DAY FOUR: BOTTOM LINE - PEOPLE

• Tools and concepts for people sustainability
• Transformational leadership
• Team cohesion for improved productivity
• Managing highly effective teams
• Supporting the community
• Case Studies from around the world

DAY FIVE: BOTTOM LINE - PLANET

• Tools and concepts for planet sustainability
• Transparency of reporting
• Working within the community
• Ethical resourcing
• Kaizen – waste reduction - recycling
• Case Studies from around the world