Sustainable Leadership

Introduction

This 8-week CPD programme equips professionals with the tools, frameworks, and insights to lead transformational change aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).

Delivered by Brunel Business School’s sustainability, finance, and AI faculty, the programme explores innovation, ESG strategy, circular economy principles, and ethical leadership for long-term value creation.

Participants will gain actionable knowledge to embed sustainable practices across their organisations, align with global ESG frameworks, and drive positive environmental and social impact.

Who is the program for?

• Senior professionals embedding sustainability into business strategy

• ESG officers and sustainability managers

• Financial analysts and investors integrating green finance

• Change and transformation leaders driving cultural shifts

What's in it for you and your business?

This program is delivered through one 2 hour live interactive online session/week. The focus is on active and rapid application of learning to the daily role. By completing this program participants will be able to:

• Integrate UN SDGs into strategic and operational planning

• Lead sustainable innovation initiatives across functions

• Apply circular economy principles to reduce climate impact

• Design sustainability reporting strategies aligned with stakeholder expectations

• Navigate sustainable investment trends and green financial instruments

• Influence organisational culture through ethical, value-led leadership

Module Breakdown*

Modules will for this program will include:

1. Introduction to the UN SDGs and ESG

• Understand the global framework and its implications for corporate ESG strategy.

2. Innovation and Sustainability

• Examine innovation as a driver of social, environmental, and business transformation.

3. Value Creation Through Green Initiatives

• Learn to embed environmentally responsible practices into core business models.

4. AI and Sustainability

• Explore how AI can optimise resource use, support environmental monitoring, and reduce waste.

  
  

5. Circular Economy and Climate Change

• Understand how circular principles support resilience and reduce climate impact.

  
  

6. Financial Reporting on Sustainability Impact

• Gain skills in measuring, reporting, and communicating sustainability outcomes.

7. Green Finance and Investment Strategies

• Learn about ESG investing, green instruments, and sustainable risk analysis

  
  

8. Leading Sustainable Change

• Explore ethical leadership and value-driven transformation across teams and cultures.

  
  

The program provides many resources to help you learn and develop practical skills which are instantly applicable to your business needs. You will have access to a truly carefully curated reading list, featuring many books, articles and a lot of case studies. Multimedia resources such as video tutorials, and webinars will also be used.

As a reminder the KEY benefits of this program are:

• Gain fluency in global ESG frameworks and UN SDGs

• Learn to lead sustainable organisational change and cultural transformation

• Understand how to design and report on sustainability initiatives using global standards

• Explore the intersection of sustainability and finance, including AI-driven opportunities

• Build practical strategies to align environmental responsibility with long-term business value