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Introduction

Sustainability has become a defining factor in how organisations create value, allocate resources, and engage with stakeholders. Businesses are increasingly expected to demonstrate responsibility toward communities and the environment while continuing to deliver strong financial results. This shift requires leaders to rethink traditional strategy models and embed sustainability thinking into decision-making at all levels.

This Sustainable Business Strategy training course explores the role of sustainability from a management perspective, examining how environmental and social considerations influence corporate strategy, culture, and operations. It challenges participants to think creatively about aligning business objectives with wider societal responsibilities, using real-world examples to illustrate how sustainable practices can enhance competitiveness, brand integrity, and long-term resilience.

Key focus areas include:

The concept and value of sustainable business strategy
Integrating sustainability into corporate planning and operations
Balancing shareholder returns with stakeholder expectations
Embedding sustainability into organisational culture and decision-making

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of this Sustainable Business Strategy training course, participants will be able to:

Analyse the role of sustainability within modern business strategy
Evaluate links between sustainability, corporate performance, and competitiveness
Develop innovative approaches to address sustainability challenges
Integrate sustainability considerations into strategic and operational planning
Assess how sustainability influences organisational culture and leadership
Apply sustainability principles to improve long-term business resilience

Training Methodology

This Sustainable Business Strategy training course combines structured instruction with facilitated discussions, real-world examples, and applied exercises. The approach integrates theory with practice and encourages participants to draw on their own experience to translate sustainability concepts into actionable strategic insights.

Who Should Attend?

This Sustainable Business Strategy training course is ideal for professionals seeking to:

Senior and middle managers involved in strategy and planning
Sustainability and ESG professionals
Strategy, performance, and transformation leaders
Operations and supply chain managers
Finance and risk professionals
Professionals responsible for organisational development and change

Course Outline

Day 1

The Sustainable Vision

The meaning of sustainability in business
How perspectives on strategy influence sustainability
The history and challenges of sustainability
The pillars of corporate social responsibility
- People
- Profit
- Planet

Day 2

Developing a Sustainable Strategy

Sustainability leadership: Challenges and responsibilities
Identifying the corporate ambition
Understand how sustainability issues are considered as part of strategic planning and product development.
Identify the opportunities and challenges posed by sustainability issues
Engagement with key stakeholders
Sustainability as part of competitive positioning

Day 3