Introduction

This programme empowers leaders from all sectors to address sustainability challenges within their organisations.

It provides the tools and insights needed to embed sustainability into strategies, turning challenges into opportunities. Through expert-led sessions, case studies, and collaborative learning, participants will be equipped to lead their organisations into a sustainable future.

Target Participants

The Sustainability Leadership Executive Programme is designed for decision-makers who are ready to lead sustainability initiatives within their organisations.

Ideal participants include:

• Senior Executives from the private sector, government, and civil society responsible for strategic decision-making.
• Heads of Sustainability and those managing sustainability programmes.
• Managers and Directors aiming to strengthen their leadership in sustainability.
• Change Agents focused on driving innovation and sustainability within their organisations.

This programme is for those committed to integrating sustainability into their organisational strategy and creating long-term value.

Key Focus Areas

The programme covers the following key themes:

• Global System Pressures and Trends: Understand and respond to interconnected economic, social, and ecological challenges.
• Business Case for Sustainability: Develop a strong business case through frameworks like Creating Shared Value.
• Sustainability Performance Measurement: Use sustainability/ESG reporting frameworks to measure and track performance.
• Sustainability Leadership: Enhance your leadership skills to drive strategic sustainability initiatives.
• Purpose-Led Organisations: Design resilient, purpose-driven organisations that align business goals with positive impact.

Programme Benefits

By the end of the programme, participants will:

• Understand Sustainability Trends: Gain a deep understanding of how emerging sustainability challenges impact your sector, role, and region.
• Identify Opportunities for Growth: Learn to leverage sustainability as a competitive advantage within your organisation.
• Build the Business Case: Understand the necessity of innovative models like Creating Shared Value to drive positive social and ecological impact.
• Strengthen Leadership Skills: Develop the ability to anticipate change and lead creative, forward-thinking solutions that shape Africa’s future.
• Implement Effective Strategies: Integrate sustainability into your organisation’s strategy and drive measurable impact.
• Expand Your Network: Build connections with peers and experts across sectors to tackle shared sustainability challenges.

Programme Delivery

The 5-day, in-person programme combines real-life case studies, interactive exercises, and small group discussions to build critical thinking and analytical skills.

Participants will refine their strategies and leadership approaches while receiving insights from experienced faculty and guest contributors from business, academia, government, and NGOs. This engaging, hands-on format ensures practical learning and application to drive business value.

The mode of delivery is In-Person at the SBS Campus, Nairobi, Kenya.

Faculty

The programme is delivered by a high-powered faculty team consisting of academic and practitioners.

As a result, classroom discussions provide conceptual frameworks for effective decision making, along with practical tools for real-life implementation.