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Overview
Why Enrol in Sustainability Strategies and Green Economy Programme?
Sustainability has become a strategic business imperative due to changing global perspectives. Sustainable strategies have been proven to increase efficiency by reducing costs and maximising operating profits, in addition to accelerating competitive advantage.
Consumers are increasingly concerned about the future and expect organisations to be more sustainable and engaged. They recognise that their financial choices can become a catalyst for change.
The United Nation’s Business for 2030 initiative is re-framing sustainable development and corporate sustainability aligned to the Development Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), paving the way for businesses to demonstrate the central role they can play in both sustainable development and human prosperity. This means that businesses need to act beyond economic profits to implement sustainable business strategies to invest in innovation and long-term growth, while also considering their impact on people and the planet. Leaders should possess the right knowledge to evaluate and implement sustainable strategies for a value-driven approach in this circular economy.
In the online Sustainability Strategies and Green Economy Programme , you will build capacity to integrate sustainable business strategies to transform your corporate values and build consumer loyalty that transcends traditional marketing approaches, while sustaining the planet and the needs of future generations. You will focus on the Circular Economy and learn sustainable solutions that will enable you to understand how reducing, reusing, and regenerating materials can lead to economic growth and a better society.
Emerge as a professional who understands the importance of sustainable operations and pioneer sustainable strategies in your organisation to improve business performance and mitigate carbon footprint.
- Next Course Starts On 30 Sep 2025 (Tue)
- Duration14 weeks, Online 4-6 hours per week
- LevelAdvanced
- VenueOnline
Learning Objectives
Articulate the importance of sustainable production, consumption, and operations
Explore the potential of technology and innovation to enable business sustainability and support sustainable development
Examine the models, frameworks and strategies that drive organisational decision-making in the face of global issues such as climate change
Determine sustainability risks and opportunities from a strategic perspective and evaluate their impact on multiple stakeholders
Assess the existing national and international regulations, reporting measures and standards surrounding environmental best practices and apply them at an organisational level
Investigate the sustainability leadership skills and competencies needed to implement climate risk practices and create long-term value for internal and external stakeholders
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
Career Acceleration with SMU
Earn a certificate from one of Asia’s top universities driving sustainability
Growth-focused Curriculum
Learn to implement strategic sustainability across functions and industries.
Quality Faculty
Learn from SMU’s globally renowned business school professors.
Live Modules by Faculty
Online live modules conducted by faculty
Networking Opportunities
Collaborate with diverse, experienced professionals through peer learning
Pre-Recorded Video Lectures
Self-paced content by SMU faculty, supported by live expert sessions
Graded Assignments
Apply your knowledge through real-world, structured tasks.
8+ Discussion Boards
Share insights and debate key topics with peers.
Practice Quizzes
Reinforce learning with quick concept checks.
Modules on AI in Sustainability
Modules on AI is transforming sustainability world.
Case Studies & Practical Insights
Learn through real-world examples and case studies
Live Modules by Industry Experts
Online live modules conducted by Industry Experts.
Topics/Structure
- Explain the importance of sustainable consumption
- Examine the factors that contribute to overconsumption
- Develop ways to encourage consumers to make sustainable choices
- Analyse the sustainability initiatives employed by companies across the world
Live online sessions by faculty -
- Encouraging Sustainable Consumption
- Marketing for a Sustainable World
- Examine the holistic impact that the triple bottom line can have on an organisation's stakeholders and decision-making process(es)
- Explore the viability of carbon capture as an effective means of business sustainability
- Analyse the efficacy of industrial symbiosis and a circular economy in relation to an organisation’s production process(es)
- Outline a collective impact framework that creates shared value for multiple stakeholders in a chosen organisational environment
Live online session by faculty -
- Business Sustainability Strategies and Circular Economy
- Evaluate an organisation’s practices according to the four actions delineated in the sustainable hierarchy framework
- Examine the effectiveness of the strategies within the sense-response framework in relation to an organisation’s sourcing practices
- Discuss how to operationalise Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislations
- Green Logistics
- Measure sustainability within an organisation
- Analyse organisational carbon footprints
- Critique local government sustainability strategies
- Evaluate leadership roles in implementing sustainability
- Conduct purpose and stakeholder analysis
- Determine risks and opportunities of collaborative leadership
- Learn the perspectives of sustainability that can drive innovation
- Describe innovations that have improved sustainability
- Use the ReSOLVE and Regenerate, Rewire, Inspire frameworks to create sustainable innovations
Live Online Masterclass by Industry Expert - Business Models for Sustainability with AI
- Use three-factor behavioural model for green consumer behavior
- Understand product lifecycle impacts on the environment
- Apply STP to green marketing - Outline green product marketing strategiesaaaaaaaaaa
- Link sustainable finance to business models and operations
- Analyse various ESG reporting frameworks
- Understand sustainable investing and lending practices
- Explore green financial instruments and climate risk
- Conduct life cycle assessments
- Calculate carbon footprints using EIO-LCA
- Assess renewable energy sourcing benefits and challenges
Live online session by faculty
1. Low-Carbon Economy
Live Online Masterclass by Industry Expert- AI-Driven Decarbonisation and Clean Energy Transition
Live Module by Faculty
- Lead organisational sustainability initiatives
- Manage conflicts and grievances in sustainability
- Embed sustainability into organisational DNA
- Lead through changing environments
- Manage risks and emerging tech trends
Live Module by Industry Experts
- Use AI for resource optimization and efficiency
- Enhance supply chain transparency with AI tools
- Apply GenAI to stakeholder communication and green marketing content
Live Module by Industry Experts
- Use GenAI for sustainable product, materials and process innovation
- Design sustainable systems with GenAI tools
- Create your own sustainability dashboard using AI tools
Live Module by Industry Experts
- Support ESG integration by automating report generation and insights
- Forecast risk assessments for sustainability using AI models
- Align AI-based insights with government & policy interventions for sustainability
Who Should Attend
The programme is designed for Senior Business Professionals and Leaders who want to:
Build capacity to operationalise sustainability strategies to drive business innovation and long-term growth
Pioneer organisational decision-making keeping climate change in mind
Accelerate your organisation’s sustainability journey to drive new business value with sustainability and resilience at the core
The programme is applicable across leadership, managerial, and consultancy functions; in major industries such as Technology, Banking & Finance, Oil and Gas, Healthcare, IT, Marketing, International Trade and Development, Customer Goods, and Manufacturing
Assessment
Schedule
Start Date(s) : Tue, 09/30/2025 - 12:00
Intake Information :
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