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As our awareness of climate change increases, consumers are turning to more sustainable products \u2013 and organisations \u2013 in all aspects of their lives. This includes the companies they buy from and work for. As a result, businesses looking to employ need to ensure they offer more than big paychecks to attract talent.1<\/sup> In today\u2019s environmentally conscious world, it\u2019s imperative that corporations no longer view sustainability as a trend, but as a critical business strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover how to measure your organisation\u2019s own environmental impact using key performance indicators (KPIs) on the Oxford Leading Sustainable Corporations Programme. Over six weeks online, you\u2019ll gain access to expert insights and leading research from the University of Oxford, empowering you to design a change management plan that promotes meaningful sustainability strategies and processes within your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s what previous forward-looking participants have said about their experience on this programme:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n

Matthew Ayearst<\/strong> \n
Director Consulting Expert, Sustainability (ESG) and Management Consulting, Global Wealth and Capital Markets, CGI<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI had previously taken two other sustainability courses at known institutions when I signed up for the Oxford Leading Sustainable Corporations Programme from Sa\u00efd Business School, University of Oxford. I definitely wasn’t a blank slate, and I had expectations: In short, my expectations were exceeded. [\u2026] The course has three key advantages over other offerings out there in the virtual six-to-eight week professional sustainability course market: (1) Engagement. (2) Assignments. (3) Support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At this price point, there really is no better value course globally, and I have a spreadsheet on that. I was able to leverage my education at Sa\u00efd Business School, University of Oxford in the job market and landed a lead role in sustainability at a large global firm.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n

Vincent Li<\/strong> \n
Vice President, DBS Bank<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis programme offered great content on an intuitive and easy-to-use platform. [\u2026] The flexibility of the programme and the availability of online tools meant I could complete it with no issues. I was impressed by the depth of the lecturers; every module was run by an expert panel of well-respected professionals. The format of the programme encouraged discussions, and I feel I have learnt almost as much from my fellow participants as I have from Professor Barker and the rest of the teaching staff.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n

Patricia Gil<\/strong> \n
Investor Relations, Oil States International, Inc<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis comprehensive programme educates, challenges, and provides resources to support any organisation in its plans to effect sustainable change. The online learning experience was very well organised and easy to follow. I feel that I have enhanced my skill set and added to my toolbox, equipping me with the knowledge to improve my company’s sustainability and ESG processes and reporting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n

Ole Oeystein Aspholm<\/strong> \n
Environmental Manager, Oil & Gas Industry<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Oxford Leading Sustainable Corporations Programme has been excellent, and has advanced my ability to develop a progressive but realistic sustainability strategy for my company. A great thanks to all the inspiring tutors from academia and industry that really make this programme exceptional. It has put sustainability into context through theory and practical examples. You have motivated me for further work for a more sustainable business development.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n

Laura Royston<\/strong> \n
Operations, planetSHINE<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis programme has significantly changed my way of thinking about sustainability. It has enhanced my knowledge and got me thinking about what can be done differently, and how I can continue my sustainable story. Sharing experiences and knowledge with my classmates has been really helpful and provided a more rounded approach to my thinking. The programme itself is well structured and the online support has been very helpful.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n

Jo\u00e3o Zeni<\/strong> \n
Sustainability Director for Latin America, Electrolux<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe programme brought a very interesting view of the complexity and interdependence of sustainability. It explored important macro views to apply this concept in practice within companies, such as the relationship with internal and external stakeholders. It highlighted the need for a comprehensive view of the topic, from risks to practical applications with a structured governance model. The learning model, which included interaction with colleagues and videos, was very interesting and brought not only academic concepts but also real cases of companies, which demonstrated practical examples of how we can move forward in this direction.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n

Guatimozin Santos<\/strong> \n
External Affairs Manager, Philip Morris International<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe programme was a unique opportunity for me to learn new ways to embed sustainability into the corporate strategy from both experts and senior executives, and drive organisations towards more sustainable, inclusive, and stakeholder-oriented business models. The clock is ticking, and it’s no longer possible for corporations to continue \u2018business as usual\u2019.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n

Araceli Gutierrez Olivares<\/strong> \n
Director, Villagyo Consulting<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe programme has exceeded my expectations, the knowledge gained is invaluable, and this is by far one of the best courses in sustainability I have taken. I started out as an entrepreneur, and now I have a plan to achieve the objectives and lead my company along the path to sustainability.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n

Catherine Edmunds<\/strong> \n
Brand Marketing Director, AVEVA<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Oxford Leading Sustainable Corporations Programme has been a great experience and one which I’ve recommended to many colleagues. It was well paced \u2013 enough to be challenging but not overwhelming \u2013 and well constructed, progressing logically through environmental, social, and governance issues. There were two highlights for me: first, the diverse and talented programme mates who I was encouraged to meet and interact with in the live chat sessions. I felt very privileged to be part of such a group. Equally wonderful was the variety and experience of the lecturers, from Al Gore to Baroness Vadera, Charmian Love and Professor Barker. Their different perspectives provided many insights on each topic: For example, Al Gore’s views on digital transformation post-Covid were fascinating, and I enjoyed hearing from Ladi Balogun about the complex stakeholder relationships that his bank nurtures and enables. I am sad to finish, but excited to continue to be part of this network of great individuals, and energised to put my action plan to work.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Develop the skills needed to lead sustainability initiatives in your organisation.
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