The British Academy for Training and Development presents this training program on Sustainable Business Management for Professionals, aimed at enabling participants to adopt sustainability concepts and practices within their business strategies and daily operations.

In today’s global business environment, increasing challenges such as climate change, social justice, and resource efficiency make integrating sustainability into the core of management operations an urgent necessity, not an option.

This program focuses on developing a deep understanding of the relationship between institutional performance and environmental and social sustainability. It equips participants with practical tools to apply sustainable governance principles, sustainability reporting, and impact analysis across various professional contexts. The program also reviews leading international standards and corporate initiatives that promote responsible and sustainable business practices.

Who Should Attend?

• Executive leaders and decision-makers in the public and private sectors.

• Quality, sustainability, and compliance managers in large organizations.

• Entrepreneurs and investors interested in responsible investment.

• Professionals working in strategic planning and institutional development.

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:

• Understand the core principles of sustainable business and its importance in the modern business context.

• Strengthen their ability to integrate environmental and social goals into daily operations.

• Recognize international sustainability reporting and non-financial disclosure standards.

• Develop institutional strategies based on sustainability and corporate social responsibility.

• Improve skills in assessing environmental and social impacts and identifying strategic priorities.

• Introduction to Sustainability in Business

  • Definition and core areas of sustainability

  • Historical development of sustainable business concepts

  • The relationship between sustainability and competitive advantage

• Dimensions of Corporate Sustainability

  • Environmental dimension (resource and energy conservation)

  • Social dimension (justice, equality, community)

  • Economic dimension (long-term responsible growth)

• Good Governance in the Context of Sustainability

  • Principles of sustainable corporate governance

  • Leadership’s role in promoting a sustainability culture

  • Oversight and ethical responsibility of boards of directors

• Sustainability-Related Laws and Regulations

  • Legal frameworks: environmental and social

  • Institutional obligations to local and international standards

  • The link between compliance and organizational sustainability

• Strategic Sustainable Planning

  • Embedding sustainability in vision and mission statements

  • Identifying environmental and social priorities in operational plans

  • Smart planning tools for sustainability projects

• Stakeholder Management

  • Identifying key stakeholders

  • Analyzing stakeholder expectations and influence

  • Tools for effective engagement and communication

• Sustainability in the Supply Chain

  • Criteria for selecting responsible suppliers

  • Managing a sustainable supply chain

  • Monitoring suppliers’ environmental and social performance

• Circular Economy and Its Applications

  • Principles of the circular economy

  • Maximizing resource use and minimizing waste

  • Industrial examples of circular economy practices

• Measuring Environmental Impact

  • Key environmental performance indicators

  • Calculating carbon footprint and energy consumption

  • Strategies for emission and pollution reduction

• Sustainable and Responsible Investment

  • Definition of sustainability-based investing

  • Environmental and social factors in risk assessment

  • Financial market trends toward green investments

• Sustainable Innovation in Business

  • The role of innovation in supporting corporate sustainability

  • Developing eco-friendly products and services

  • Promoting R&D in environmental sectors

• Digital Transformation and Sustainability

  • The link between digitalization and sustainability

  • AI technologies and energy efficiency

  • Transitioning to paperless operations

• Sustainability Reporting

  • Objectives and importance of sustainability reports

  • Key components of a sustainability report

  • Differences between financial and non-financial reporting

• International Sustainability Reporting Standards (e.g., GRI)

  • General framework of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

  • ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) disclosure standards

  • The role of reporting in building investor trust

• Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

  • Key differences between CSR and sustainability

  • Developing effective community initiatives

  • Measuring the social impact of corporate activities

• Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

  • Principles of workplace diversity and inclusion

  • Organizational benefits of a diverse workforce

  • Policies supporting equality and fair representation

• Managing Sustainability-Related Risks

  • Identifying potential environmental and social risks

  • Integrating risk management into strategic planning

  • Impact analysis and scenario forecasting methods

• Ethical Marketing to Support Sustainability

  • Marketing of environmentally responsible products

  • Reputation management in a sustainability context

  • Building trust through transparent communication

• Global Indicators for Evaluating Sustainable Performance

  • ESG indicators (Environmental, Social, and Governance)

  • Key performance indicators (KPIs) for sustainability

  • Analyzing outcomes and guiding institutional policies

• Internal Sustainability Control Tools

  • Linking internal controls with environmental and social goals

  • Performance review and compliance assurance

  • Process improvement based on control results

• Partnerships for Sustainable Development

  • Collaborating with local and international organizations

  • Supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  • Developing joint initiatives with civil society

• Green Financing and International Support Initiatives

  • Green finance tools and eco-friendly project funding

  • Sustainable finance and support programs

  • Applying for funding with measurable social impact

• Integrating Sustainability into Organizational Culture

  • Building an institutional culture that supports sustainability values

  • Employee training and internal awareness programs

  • Encouraging internal environmental and social initiatives

• Mapping a Roadmap for Institutional Sustainability

  • Steps to develop a comprehensive sustainability plan

  • Setting measurable priorities and objectives

  • Continuous monitoring and evaluation of sustainability performance