Business Sustainability Essentials
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Bright Minds Build Bright Futures - Fully funded places available
As part of SKILL UP, this programme is supported by the flexible skills fund supported by the Department for the Economy. The course has been designed to provide additional upskilling and reskilling opportunities, focused on supporting individuals to engage in learning and improve the skills profile of our NI industry. Through the Queen’s University Bright Minds initiative there are a limited number of fully funded places available on the programme for the October 2024 intake.
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible for a fully funded place under this programme you must:
- Be over 18-years-old;
- Resident in Northern Ireland;
- Eligible to work in Northern Ireland;
- ‘Settled’ in Northern Ireland, and have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least three years OR are a person who has indefinite leave to enter or remain in the UK.
- Must meet the existing entry requirements for the course.
Please note the deadline for applications on this programme is the 6th September 2024.
Due to high demand applicants are advised to apply as early as possible.
In the event that programmes receive a high number of applications, the Institute reserves the right to close the applications. Notifications to this effect will appear against the programme application page.
Business Sustainability Essentials focuses on the core aspects of sustainability, including environmental, social, and economic dimensions, equipping managers with the knowledge, expertise, skills and tools necessary to foster a sustainable business model.
Business sustainability practices encompass a wide range of strategies and activities aimed at minimising negative impacts on the environment while promoting economic and social well-being. These practices include reducing waste and emissions, conserving resources, ensuring ethical supply chain management, and fostering inclusivity in the workplace. To effectively adopt, practice, and manage sustainability within business operations, organisations must strategically allocate, manage, and reorchestrate resources. Additionally, companies need to reinvent their institutional frameworks (i.e., re-institutionalise), embedding sustainability into the fabric of their business practices. This transformation involves not only revising existing procedures and standards but also fostering a culture of innovation and creativity that prioritises long-term environmental, social, and economic health of business outcomes over immediate gains. Companies adopt these measures not only to comply with regulatory standards but also to enhance their brand reputation, secure long-term profitability, and respond to the increasing consumer demand for responsible business conduct. By integrating sustainability into their core operations, businesses can achieve a competitive advantage, drive innovation, and contribute positively to the global challenge of sustainable development.
Through a combination of theoretical frameworks, case-studies and practical applications, participants will learn to develop and implement effective sustainability strategies, ensure operational integration, and enhance corporate reporting and communication.
Key Takeaways and Benefits
The programme prepares managers to lead in a resource-constrained world. Business Sustainability Essentials promotes innovation and responsiveness to emerging sustainability trends, making it invaluable for forward-thinking business leaders.
The Business Sustainability Essentials programme unpacks the critical aspects of business sustainability and equips you with the practical skills and insights to implement these concepts effectively.
On this programme you will;
- Define sustainability in the context of business, covering its economic, environmental, and social pillars, and analyse the regional sustainability challenges and evaluate their impact on businesses.
- Comprehend and develop strategies that incorporate sustainability in a way that aligns with the company’s mission and objectives. In this context, enhance skills necessary for promoting and implementing sustainability initiatives effectively within the organisation and among stakeholders.
- Apply techniques for integrating sustainability practices across various business functions, including supply chain management, production, and marketing. In this context, examine case studies from leading companies to understand the application of successful sustainability practices (such as circular economy and regenerative economy).
- Identify best practices for building an inclusive green environment and encourage employee green behaviors. Participants will learn to craft effective communication strategies to convey the company’s sustainability efforts to various stakeholders.
- Explore role of digital technology within sustainability landscape to prepare for future sustainability trends and anticipate potential regulatory changes to stay ahead in sustainability efforts.
Participant Profile
This course is suited to personnel at all levels who are keen on understanding the fundamentals of sustainability and integrating sustainable practices into their organisation and corporate strategies.
This programme is expertly delivered online from our live, interactive classroom by our expert faculty Professor Shuang Ren.
Our Clinton Leadership Institute Learning Management System will support your learning throughout with videos, podcasts and reading materials.
October 2024 Dates |
Time |
Module |
Delivery Mode |
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02/10/2024 | 09:30-13:00 |
Module 1: Sustainability Fundamentals |
Online |
09/10/2024 | 0930-13:00 |
Module 2: Sustainability Practices – Resource Orchestration and Re-institutionalisation |
Online |
16/10/2024 | 0930-13:00 |
Module 3: Greening the Workforce |
Online |
23/10/2024 | 0930-13:00 |
Module 4: Digital Sustainability - Role of Emerging Technologies |
Online |
March 2025 Dates |
Time |
Module |
Delivery Mode |
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05/03/2025 | 09:30-13:00 |
Module 1: Sustainability Fundamentals |
Online |
12/03/2025 | 0930-13:00 |
Module 2: Sustainability Practices – Resource Orchestration and Re-institutionalisation |
Online |
19/03/2025 | 0930-13:00 |
Module 3: Greening the Workforce |
Online |
26/03/2025 | 0930-13:00 |
Module 4: Digital Sustainability - Role of Emerging Technologies |
Online |
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