Sustainability is one of the most important issues facing mankind. We hear about it in the news, in meetings, in interviews and most of us want to become more sustainable. So, what is it and what can you do?
The subject is huge, complex and liable to interpretation. However, in this simple and practical course, we explain clearly what it is, how its measured and how you can apply the thinking to your situation.
The course has 5 Modules, including key terms, tools, metrics, models, examples, videos, and exercises. There are also opportunities for live Q&A with our experts.
At the end of the course, you will have an optional opportunity to submit a practical assignment to be marked.
Certificates will be awarded at the end of the course.
Speak Sustainability!
- Course Date – 9th January 2023
After completing this course you will:
Be more confident in discussing sustainability in your next meeting
Understand how it links to the broader concept of Good Growth
Understand where you and your colleagues fit in
Be able put the ideas into practice in your own organization or life
Get a Certificate of Completion and approved CPD hours
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Speak Sustainability Short Video
What You Will Learn
Module 1: Understanding Sustainability
What it is
Why it is important
Decoding the key terms
The 6P Good Growth Model
Practical exercise
Module 2: How Sustainability Changes Everything
How sustainability changes everything for organizations
Greenwashing and how to avoid it
Focus on Sustainable Finance
“Live” Q&A
Practical exercise
Module 3: What is the Goal?
A Sustainable Company
A Regenerative Company
A Good Growth Company
Focus on A Sustainable Brand
Practical exercise
Module 4: Learning from Others
How the world’s best organizations are becoming sustainable
Their journey to sustainability
The lessons learned on that journey
Where change leadership fits in
Practical exercise
Module 5: Preparing for your Next Big Sustainability Discussion
The key steps to becoming a sustainable organization
The preparation you need to do
Key lessons to speak sustainability
“Live” Q&A
Practical exercise
Marked assignment (optional)
Your Course Tutors
Edmund Bradford
Edmund is an author, consultant, director and games designer. He has over 25 years of practical experience designing and implementing strategic initiatives for companies around the world. He also develops simulations which are used by many universities and businesses to teach sustainable growth, where he is often seen helping to put the ideas into practice. He is a Teaching Associate at the University of Warwick in the UK and a judge at various UK and international business awards.
Dr. Pooja Khosla
Dr. Pooja Khosla is a former lecturer in economics at the University of Colorado, USA, and is Executive Vice President of Client & Product Development at Entelligent. She is an econometrician and data scientist with extensive experience in sustainability, ESG, data analysis, predictive modeling, microfinance, and mutual fund analysis. She is one of the inventors of the patented Smart Climate® technology. She has a solid international background in finance, academia, statistical analysis, and a Ph.D. in Economics from Colorado Boulder. She is a much sought-after speaker at sustainability events and has published many papers in trade journals, including Pensions & Investments, CFA NYC, and Morning Consult.
Dr. Alina Udall
Dr Alina Udall earned her PhD in sustainable consumer behavior from the University of Bath, is a Sustainability Research Fellow at Newcastle University and a Lecturer at Warwick Business School. She has a passion for research in environmental psychology, looking at how to nudge people into pro-environmental action. Her work on how people’s identities affect their pro-environmental behavior won the 2020 Best Paper award in the prestigious Journal of Consumer Behaviour. She also works with major brands to help them incorporate sustainability into their R&D, product development, market strategy and promotional campaigns.