Level 1 - 3
Corporate Sustainability & Climate Awareness For Senior Leaders & Managers
“Leadership in carbon management is crucial for businesses aiming to thrive in a low-carbon economy,” – Paul Polman, Former CEO of Unilever.
This corporate sustainability course empowers leaders and managers with the knowledge to drive sustainability within their organisations. Understanding the Business Case for Carbon Management is key to recognising the economic and reputational benefits of effective carbon management, which supports long-term business resilience and competitiveness.
The sustainability for business managers course covers climate change fundamentals, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting, carbon footprint measurement, reduction strategies, and target setting. Participants will also learn about the UK’s regulatory requirements for carbon reporting, including frameworks like the Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) Guide, ensuring they are prepared to meet compliance standards.
This corporate sustainability course is ideal for executives, managers, team leaders, and sustainability officers responsible for sustainability initiatives, equipping them with practical skills to drive impactful change and build a more sustainable future for their organisations.
- Duration: Flexible
- Accessibility: Online Course
Corporate Sustainability
Course Outline:
Module 1: Introduction to Climate Awareness: Understand climate change and its importance for leaders.
Module 2: Corporate Social Responsibility & ESG Reporting: Learn about CSR and ESG frameworks for sustainable business practices.
Module 3: Carbon Footprints: Discover what carbon footprints are and why they matter.
Module 4: Calculating Carbon Footprints: Develop skills to measure your organisation’s carbon footprint.
Module 5: Ways to Reduce Carbon Footprints: Explore strategies to effectively reduce carbon emissions.
Module 6: Carbon Reduction Targets & Communication: Learn to set carbon targets and communicate them to stakeholders.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand Climate Change Fundamentals: Grasp the basic science of climate change and its relevance to the construction industry.
- Master CSR and ESG Reporting: Learn how to integrate Corporate Social Responsibility and ESG reporting into your organisation’s sustainability strategy.
- Analyse Carbon Footprints: Understand the significance of carbon footprints and their impact on your organisation.
- Develop Carbon Footprint Calculation Skills: Gain the ability to accurately measure your organisation’s carbon footprint.
- Implement Carbon Reduction Strategies: Identify and apply effective methods to reduce your organisation’s carbon emissions.
- Set and Communicate Carbon Targets: Learn to establish carbon reduction goals and communicate them effectively to stakeholders.
Available Anywhere, Anytime
We understand that customers want efficient, high quality training.
To avoid downtime and improve workplace productivity, our courses are available on phone, tablet and computer.
Your team can be certified on the move and at a time that suits you.
Aligned with UN Sustainability Goals
- This sustainability for business leaders course, aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), helps businesses adapt and align their operations with global sustainability standards.
- By integrating these goals into their strategies, companies can contribute to the broader global effort to address pressing environmental, social, and economic challenges.
Developed in partnership with Liverpool John Moores - Low Carbon Eco Innovatory
Our courses are written in partnership with
Liverpool John Moores University and are CPD
accredited.
All content is scientifically backed and reviewed
regularly to ensure they are at the cutting edge
of climate science.
If you can’t find what you are looking for or
would like to design a custom course, just ask
and we will design bespoke training to suit your
needs.
