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SMU Executive Development

Strategic Leaders in Sustainability Programme

Overview

In an era defined by climate change, resource scarcity, and evolving stakeholder expectations, sustainability has emerged as a pivotal driver of business success and resilience. 

The Strategic Leaders in Sustainability Programme is designed to help business leaders deepen their understanding of the psychological aspects of decision making to overcome cognitive biases that hinder sustainability initiatives. The focus on sustaining sustainable behaviours and framing ecosystems ensures that leaders can create and maintain organisational cultures that prioritise and support long-term ecological stewardship.

Gain insights into the latest advancement and transformative potential of the circular economy and zero carbon emission technologies. Join us today to learn how you can implement practical strategies, and mobilise teams and partners to drive sustainable business.

  • Next Course Starts On 13 November 2024See Full Schedule
  • Duration13 - 15 November 2024 (3 days)
  • LevelAdvanced
  • VenueSingapore Management University
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Topics/Structure

Understanding the interplay of values, politics, economics, and science is crucial for designing effective environmental policies. A comprehensive framework integrating these dimensions helps address environmental challenges. Analyzing global carbon markets reveals the complexities and obstacles in their implementation, aiding in the development of better strategies for sustaining sustainable behaviors and creating resilient ecosystems.

Understanding human behaviour is crucial for effective environmental decision-making in the business world. Emotional drivers significantly influence sustainable practices, while motivation plays a key role in fostering behavioural change towards sustainability. Recognizing cognitive biases and heuristics helps businesses design strategies that promote sustainable actions and overcome irrational decision-making tendencies.

The circular economy, guided by the 10 R model, emphasizes reducing, reusing, and recycling to minimize waste and maximize resource efficiency. Innovations in this field require aligning values and sharing risks among stakeholders to ensure sustainable practices. Effective design of circular economies involves creating systems that support continuous resource loops, fostering collaboration, and integrating sustainable principles into every stage of production and consumption.

Financing and applying zero-carbon emission technologies and innovations involve securing investments and developing strategies to implement advanced solutions that eliminate carbon emissions. This process includes funding research and development, supporting scalable deployment of renewable energy sources, and integrating cutting-edge technologies such as carbon capture and storage. By prioritizing zero-carbon initiatives, businesses and governments can drive the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon future while addressing climate change challenges.

A fireside chat with a practitioner or business expert on zero carbon emission technologies offers valuable insights into the latest advancements and practical applications in the field. This discussion includes an in-depth analysis of the processes involved in achieving zero carbon emissions, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities that arise in these initiatives. By examining real-world examples and experiences, the conversation provides a comprehensive understanding of the strategies needed to overcome obstacles and capitalize on opportunities in the pursuit of a zero-carbon future.

Applying behavioral insights for sustainability goals involves understanding the fundamentals of behavioral design and process to influence sustainable consumer behavior. By leveraging these insights, we can design and frame initiatives that promote sustainable actions. This approach ensures that sustainability goals are effectively integrated into consumer habits, encouraging environmentally friendly practices and fostering long-term behavioral change.

Managing change internally for sustainability requires a deep understanding of the drivers and barriers that impact organizational transformation. By identifying these factors, businesses can develop effective behavior change strategies to motivate and engage their workforce towards sustainability goals. Implementing these strategies fosters a culture of sustainability within the organization, ensuring long-term commitment and impactful environmental practices.

Who Should Attend

This programme is suitable for mid to senior business executives and leaders who would like to build capacity and accelerate their organisation’s sustainability journey and strategies, to drive sustainable business value, practices and innovation in the long term.
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Fees and Funding

SGD 5450,00

(Inclusive 9% GST with effect from 1st Jan 2024)*

SGD 5000,00

(Excluding 9% GST with effect from 1st Jan 2024)

*Fee is subject to change. GST applies to individuals and Singapore-registered companies. 

** Fee is subject to change. GST is not applicable to foreign based companies. 

For More Information: Tel: +65 6826 1317 (Ayden Tay) Email: aydentay@smu.edu.sg 

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