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WBS Sustainability Leadership programme
For the Change Makers
Sustainability as a strategic imperative
This programme will be delivered at the iconic Shard building, in the heart of one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities, London, where we combine facilities specifically designed for executive-level learning, with easy access to London’s international airports and transport hubs.
Corporate sustainability is vital if society is to successfully navigate our critical societal and ecological challenges. The turbulent transition to a more sustainable economy is reshaping industries, redefining risk, and opening opportunities for innovation and growth. Our WBS Sustainability Leadership programme is designed to equip senior leaders across sectors with the insights and tools to embed sustainability at the heart of organisational decision-making. Whether in business, the public sector, or the non-profit space, participants will learn how to align their teams and strategies with a sustainable future.
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Who is this programme for?
This programme focuses on how to participate in shaping the sustainability transformation, and how to position your organisation
This programme is designed for senior leaders across sectors who own strategy, risk, operations, or transformation and for sustainability leaders ready to move from reporting to system level regeneration. Suitable for Business Unit leaders, Board and C-Suite, public and third sector leaders, as well as those already in sustainability who are pivoting from reporting to strategy integration and market shaping.
to succeed within that transformed future”
Hugh Wilson Programme Director (Marketing group)
Participants include
Chief Executive
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Finance Director/Manager
Marketing Director/Manager
Sales Director
HR Director/Manager
Supply Chain Manager
Compliance Officer/Manager
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Benefits of the programme
For your business:
For you:
Work with WBS faculty and industry experts to understand the impact of today’s pressing environmental and social challenges on business strategies.
Equip your business with the tools to integrate sustainability into corporate strategies, aligning with global sustainability goals.
This programme is the place to get frontier knowledge on sustainability strategies, transitions, and positive impact creation Haley Beer Associate Professor
Identify and leverage emerging opportunities in sustainability,
Apply concepts through practical exercises, empowering you to implement sustainability initiatives in your own organisation.
driving innovation and competitive advantage.
Position your organisation to lead in reshaping your sector.
Enhance your leadership capabilities with a focus on sustainability, preparing you to lead towards a sustainable future.
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Succeed in a sustainable future
Programme details This programme has been designed to help businesses navigate the complexities of sustainability challenges and opportunities. Participants will work with WBS faculty and industry experts to explore the effects of carbon, climate change, and the net-zero transition on business strategies, providing
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Reflective Day
How do you shape regenerated systems and position yourself to succeed within them? ■ Explore how to lead partnerships across sectors to create synergies across social, environmental, and economic value ■ Analyse organisations that have successfully pivoted from sustainability compliance to regenerative strategy ■ Understand how to navigate regulatory volatility and geopolitical risk while shaping future standards
Webinar held 6 weeks later This half-day follow-up webinar is an opportunity to reflect on how you’ve applied the tools, insights, and frameworks to advance your organisation’s sustainability strategy. It’s a chance to share progress, learn from peers, and build on the momentum of your sustainability journey.
From risk to opportunity— where does regeneration unlock value? ■ Move beyond ESG reporting to develop metrics that link regenerative outcomes to financial performance and resilience ■ Learn how to embed sustainability strategy into finance, operations, and governance not as a silo, but as a driver of enterprise resilience ■ Examine the changing role of finance in sustainability transitions and how to leverage it ■ Identify opportunities for growth through circular models, nature- positive investments, and social impact ■ Learn how integrating sustainability has transformed an
Is your organisation’s strategy resilient in the face of the turbulent sustainability transition? ■ Explore how global societal and environmental pressures are reshaping markets and regulatory landscapes strategy and identify vulnerabilities and opportunities for value creation ■ Use real-world cases and frameworks to pressure- test assumptions under different sustainability and geopolitical scenarios ■ Translate insights into actionable priorities including where to adapt, where to innovate, and where to lead in shaping regenerative systems ■ Dinner: Network with your peers over dinner at Mallow, a vegan restaurant with a strong sustainability ethos. ■ Stress-test your
tools to integrate sustainability into their own organisations.
Integrate sustainability into corporate strategy
Explore climate change impact
■ Create a roadmap for stress testing and adapting your
organisation’s strategy for long-term success in a regenerative economy.
Manage sustainable innovation
Measure sustainability
organisation from an industry guest.
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Why Warwick Business School? At Warwick Business School, we believe that continuous development is imperative for both your personal development and the success of your organisation. Attending an Executive Education programme is your opportunity to step away from the office and gain fresh perspectives on your organisational challenges. You will develop a network of likeminded executives and learn from our passionate and engaging faculty and industry professionals on the latest thinking. They will encourage and champion you to develop your thinking and skillset, leaving you feeling ready to implement your learning and insights to your business in real time. We are proud that our suite of Executive Education programmes is ranked among the world’s top 20 in the Financial Times Executive Education Open Programme rankings 2025.
1-2-1 conversation Book an online 1-2-1 chat with our Business Development team, to discuss how the programme can maximise your potential for success.
Book your place We are always happy to talk through any queries, and support on building a business case for programme applicants.
We know business leaders want to create a better world, a better society and a healthier organisation. We have the knowledge and experience to help you do that Camilla Jonsson Director of Executive Education
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Our experts Our faculty of research and teaching academics are constantly striving for excellence in everything they do, from the latest ground-breaking research impacting society, to inspiring our participants. This programme will also include industry experts.
Hugh Wilson Professor, Marketing & Sustainability
Mike Bradshaw Professor, Global Energy
Tasters and thought leadership events We host several Executive Education events throughout the year, to give you a taste of what studying with us is really like. Take a look at our events calendar below to find one that suits you.
Haley Beer Associate Professor, Social Impact
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David Elmes Professor, Strategy & International Business
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Rosina Watson Visiting Professor, Sustainability
Arione Appleby-McQueenie Business and Portfolio Development Manager, Executive Education
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This faculty is indicative and may be subject to change.
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The sustainability module on my MBA was practical, insightful and immediately applicable into industry. It challenged my thinking, broadened my perspective, strengthened my ability to practice sustainability in industry
Ethan O’Brien Warwick Executive MBA participant
Warwick Business School, The University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL UK
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