Sustainable Leadership and ESG Transformation
This executive programme is designed to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and their practical application in modern organisations.
The programme covers key dimensions of ESG, including stakeholder engagement, environmental stewardship, governance and ethical leadership, innovation and technology, risk assessment, performance monitoring, and strategy integration. You'll gain actionable insights into embedding ESG into strategic decision-making, enhancing transparency and accountability, and driving sustainable growth through measurable practices.
The course comprises eight carefully designed modules that provide a structured approach to ESG learning and practice. Starting with an introduction to ESG principles and emerging regulatory requirements, you'll explore stakeholder mapping and engagement, strategies for environmental stewardship and Net Zero transition, and frameworks for governance and ethical leadership. The programme also highlights the role of innovation and technology in improving ESG reporting and performance, equips you with risk assessment and monitoring tools, and concludes with the integration of ESG strategies into organisational planning.
Through a mix of interactive sessions, case studies, workshops, and an industry visit, you'll not only build technical knowledge but also develop practical skills to design measurable ESG action plans for their organisations.
Who is this programme for?
This programme is designed for:
- Business leaders and executives seeking to embed ESG into strategic planning and operations.
- ESG and sustainability professionals aiming to deepen their expertise.
- Risk and compliance managers responsible for regulatory alignment.
- Organisational change managers driving sustainable transformation.
- Academics, consultants, and postgraduate students interested in ESG frameworks and corporate responsibility.
What you’ll learn
ESG Principles
Understanding ESG Principles is essential for driving sustainable business success and complying with evolving regulations. This module covers the core ESG frameworks that businesses must adopt to remain competitive and responsible.
Social Impact and Engagement
Explore strategies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within your organisation, ensuring that social impact initiatives are aligned with business goals and stakeholder expectations.
Environmental Stewardship
Environmental Stewardship is vital for ensuring long-term sustainability and regulatory compliance. Explores strategies for minimising environmental impact, focusing on best practices in energy efficiency and pollution prevention, adopting innovative solutions to achieve Net Zero 2050 target.
Governance and Ethical Leadership
Governance plays a pivotal role in driving sustainability and fostering responsible business practices. Delves into the importance of governance in achieving long-term sustainability goals, with a focus on enhancing transparency and promoting ethical decision-making to improve accountability.
Innovation and ESG
Identify emerging technologies that enhance ESG reporting, providing insights into how digital tools can improve data accuracy and reliability. Assess the role of technology in reducing environmental footprints and discover how to leverage innovative solutions to drive sustainable transformation within organisations.
Performance Monitoring
Learn to apply various ESG reporting frameworks and standards, exploring how data analytics can enhance reporting accuracy, enabling informed decision-making and strategic planning.
ESG Risk Assessment
Explore frameworks for maintaining compliance with ESG regulations while examining global trends and regulatory frameworks relevant to ESG. Be equipped to manage risks effectively and align with evolving sustainability standards.
ESG Strategy Integration
Strategic ESG Integration in Operations is crucial for aligning business objectives with sustainability goals. Learn to embed ESG principles into strategic planning and examines case studies of successful ESG integration.
Learning outcomes
By completing the programme, you'll be able to:
- Understand core ESG principles, including global frameworks, emerging risks, and evolving regulatory requirements.
- Identify and engage stakeholders effectively, applying tools such as stakeholder mapping, engagement techniques, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategies to enhance social impact.
- Apply environmental stewardship practices, including HSE compliance, energy efficiency, pollution prevention, and pathways to Net Zero 2050.
- Demonstrate governance and ethical leadership, strengthening transparency, accountability, and regulatory compliance to embed ethical practices into decision-making.
- Leverage innovation and technology (e.g., digital tools, ESG reporting technologies, data analytics) to enhance ESG reporting accuracy, reduce environmental footprints, and support sustainable transformation.
- Assess and mitigate ESG-related risks, using established risk management frameworks and benchmarking against global regulatory standards.
- Monitor and evaluate ESG performance, applying recognised reporting frameworks (ISO 14001, GRI, SASB) and analytics to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
- Integrate ESG strategies into business operations, embedding sustainability in strategic planning, applying proven frameworks, and designing actionable transformation plans.
- Develop a measurable ESG plan/policy, translating programme learnings into practical action plans that drive organisational sustainability impact.
Delivery format
- Duration: 8 weeks
- Schedule: One evening per week (6.30pm–8.30pm)
- Delivery: Online, in-person, or hybrid
- Certificate: Brunel University Certificate of Completion (min. 70% attendance)
Growth and skills levy funding
This programme meets growth and skills levy standards and is an ideal option for organisations seeking to upskill innovation and product teams through existing funding streams.