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Training Courses

Sustainability Leadership for Board Executives

Course Code
ML131
Category
Management And Leadership
Course ID
2973
Course Outline

Course Overview

The global business landscape demands forward-thinking leaders who can align profitability with sustainability. DIXONTECH introduces this transformative programme tailored for board members and senior executives seeking to integrate sustainability, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), and ethical leadership into strategic decision-making. The course focuses on embedding responsible governance frameworks, developing long-term value creation models, and enhancing stakeholder trust through sustainable leadership practices.

TRAINING TOPICS

  • ESG leadership principles and sustainability governance
  • Integrating sustainability into board decision-making
  • Stakeholder engagement and accountability frameworks
  • Climate risk, transparency, and reporting standards
  • Sustainable innovation and long-term corporate performance

BY THE END OF THIS TRAINING COURSE, DELEGATES WILL BE ABLE TO:

Gain the insight and tools to drive sustainability strategy and governance for enduring organizational success.

  • Apply ESG principles in executive decision-making
  • Lead corporate sustainability and ethical governance
  • Strengthen stakeholder communication and engagement
  • Evaluate climate and environmental risk impacts
  • Drive value creation through sustainability innovation
  • Establish sustainability metrics and reporting mechanisms
  • Align sustainability with corporate growth and compliance

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO:

Designed for board members and executives responsible for shaping long-term sustainable business strategies.

  • Board Chairpersons and Members
  • Chief Executive Officers (CEOs)
  • Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs)
  • Senior Strategy and Governance Executives
  • Corporate Affairs and Compliance Directors
  • ESG and CSR Managers
  • Risk and Audit Committee Members

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

This DIXONTECH course combines real-world case studies, global best practices, executive dialogues, and scenario-based simulations. Participants explore ESG integration across corporate strategies and governance systems, applying sustainability tools and frameworks that reinforce long-term competitiveness, risk resilience, and responsible corporate conduct.

DAY 1
ESG LEADERSHIP AND SUSTAINABLE GOVERNANCE FOUNDATIONS

  • Defining sustainability and ESG in corporate governance
  • Understanding the board’s role in ESG leadership
  • Evaluating global sustainability frameworks and standards
  • Linking ethics, responsibility, and business continuity
  • Exploring stakeholder capitalism and sustainable value
  • Assessing sustainability maturity at board level
  • Benchmarking global corporate ESG practices

DAY 2
INTEGRATING SUSTAINABILITY INTO STRATEGIC DECISION-MAKING

• Embedding ESG criteria into corporate strategy

  • Aligning sustainability with financial performance
  • Integrating sustainability in mergers and acquisitions
  • Developing long-term strategic planning models
  • Applying ESG risk assessment and scenario analysis
  • Strengthening executive accountability and oversight
  • Case study: ESG integration success in global firms

DAY 3
CLIMATE RISK, TRANSPARENCY, AND REPORTING

  • Identifying and assessing climate-related financial risks
  • Managing environmental risk disclosure and reporting
  • Aligning with TCFD, GRI, and SASB standards
  • Enhancing corporate transparency and public trust
  • Building climate resilience within board governance
  • Monitoring sustainability KPIs and progress metrics
  • Creating integrated sustainability performance dashboards

DAY 4
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND SOCIAL IMPACT LEADERSHIP

  • Mapping stakeholder networks and influence systems
  • Designing engagement strategies for trust and alignment
  • Managing social responsibility and corporate citizenship
  • Embedding diversity, inclusion, and human capital value
  • Building community and investor confidence
  • Addressing reputational risk through ethical leadership
  • Case study: Social impact and board accountability

DAY 5
SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATION AND FUTURE LEADERSHIP AGENDA

  • Driving innovation for sustainable growth and impact
  • Leading transitions to net-zero business models
  • Governing technology and digital sustainability risks
  • Fostering a sustainability-driven corporate culture
  • Building future-fit sustainable leadership capabilities
  • Designing ESG and sustainability roadmaps for boards
  • Final boardroom simulation: Strategic sustainability review

 

Course Schedule

Discounts and Registration

Group & Corporate Discounts:
Available for companies enrolling multiple participants to help maximize ROI.
Individual Discounts:
Offered to self-sponsored participants who pay in full and upfront.
Registration Process:
Corporate nominations must go through the client’s HR or Training department.
Self-nominations must be prepaid via the “payment by self” option.
Confirmation:
All registrations are subject to DIXONTECH’s approval and seat availability.
Refunds:
Provided in case of course cancellation or no seat availability.
Tax Responsibility:
Clients are responsible for any local taxes in their country.