Help business executives understand the growing importance of sustainability in the new global business environment.
The purpose of this course helps participants to understand the concept of “sustainability” and its Environmental, Society and Governance (ESG) components. Understanding sustainability can help companies to thrive and endure while contributing to economic growth, social progress, and environmental resilience – a megatrend that is transforming not only companies but markets and societies. Adopting sustainability in business could also give it competitive advantage, as business leaders use the lens of sustainability to drive innovation, create new business models, and shape future markets. The growing international emphasis on sustainability will be long-term and all industries must adjust to it. The course also touches upon geopolitical conflicts from the perspective of climate change – a major aspect of achieving sustainability.