Why Choose this Training Course?
For the business community, sustainability is more than mere window-dressing, it is transforming the competitive landscape. By adopting sustainable practices, companies can gain competitive edge, increase their market share, and boost shareholder value. What's more, the growing demand for 'green' products has created major new markets in which sharp-eyed eco-entrepreneurs are reaping rewards. The Certificate in World Class Business Sustainability introduces the strategies and tools that companies can use to translate an aspiration for sustainability into practical, effective solutions. The focus will be on practical applications from within business in a global setting with Case Studies from around the world.
This training course will feature:
Development and definition of Sustainability
The driving forces behind Sustainability
Stakeholder Expectations
Strategies, Tools and Concepts for developing sustainability
Planning, Strategy Development and Reporting
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 flexible for further change if warranted in the future
Who is this Training Course for?
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 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
The Course Content
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
Day Five: Bottom Line - Planet
Tools and concepts for planet sustainability
Transparency of reporting
Working within the community
Ethical resourcing
Kaizen – waste reduction - recycling
INFORMATECH is the region’s leading provider of in-house custom-designed courses. We have been tailoring in-house solutions for our clients aimed at helping them achieve short term training wins or long term strategic requirements. In addition to being significantly cost effective, these courses are constantly in demand because they:
If you did not find the appropriate date or venue suitable for you, or you would like to join the course online, you can request a custom course from the link below.
We offer group and corporate discounts on many courses. These discounts are available for clients who want to maximize their return on investment.
We offer individual discounts on many courses for people who are self-sponsored and make their payment in full and upfront at the time of registration.
Nominations to our public courses are to be processed by the client’s HR/Training department except for self-nominations which are to be paid in advance using the “payment by self” option on the online registration form. A refund will be issued back to the client in the event of course cancellation or seat unavailability. Registration confirmation is subject to INFORMATECH's review of registration request and seat availability.
Clients are responsible for any type of tax levied in their country.
If you are interested in having a course custom-designed for your organization, please submit a request using the link below. Once we receive your duly completed request, one of our business development professionals or consultants will get in touch with you to understand your requirements with more detail and answer any relevant questions you may have. After all pertinent information has been exchanged, we will work on the custom-designed request and send you the proposal you require and work with you to identify the ideal period and place for delivering the custom-designed solution.