Sustainability Leadership and Corporate Responsibility
An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Sustainability Leadership and Corporate Responsibility

The need for CSR, Stakeholder Engagement, SDGs and the ESG Framework

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
13 - 17 Apr 2026 Berlin $ 5,950
08 - 12 Jun 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
22 - 26 Jun 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
20 - 24 Jul 2026 London $ 5,950
24 - 28 Aug 2026 Doha $ 5,950
28 Sep - 02 Oct 2026 Amsterdam $ 5,950
02 - 06 Nov 2026 Madrid $ 5,950
28 Dec - 01 Jan 2027 London $ 5,950
11 - 15 Jan 2027 Istanbul $ 5,950
15 - 19 Mar 2027 Dubai $ 5,950
Online Schedule
Date Venue Fees
08 - 12 Jun 2026 Online $ 3,950
28 Dec - 01 Jan 2027 Online $ 3,950

This course is also available as an ILM recognized training course under the title: Sustainability Leadership and Corporate Responsibility (ILM)

Introduction

Sustainability leadership involves guiding organisations towards environmentally and socially responsible practices, integrating sustainable strategies into core business models to achieve long-term success while positively impacting society and the planet. It demands visionary thinking, ethical decision-making, stakeholder engagement, and commitment to transformational change. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) refers to a company's commitment to manage the social, environmental, and economic effects of its operations responsibly and in alignment with public expectations. It encompasses initiative-taking efforts to contribute positively to society while maintaining corporate profitability and ethics.

This GLOMACS Sustainability Leadership and  Corporate Responsibility training course will highlight:

  • Best practices in sustainable leadership
  • Sustainability, CSR, and Capacity Building challenges
  • An introduction to the ESG Framework
  • Working together: the stakeholder in sustainability
  • Ethics and corporate governance

Objectives

At the end of this Sustainability Leadership and Corporate Responsibility training course,participants will learn to:

  • Discuss best practices in sustainability
  • Describe appropriate processes for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
  • Identify issues related to ethics and corporate governance
  • Understand the importance of stakeholder management
  • List the key components of the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework

Training Methodology

This training course will use various proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes stimulating presentations supporting each topic and interactive trainer lead sessions of discussion.

There will also be practical sessions where participants can practice and experience course-related activities. Practical and fun exercises, short video presentations, small group work and feedback will facilitate learning.

Organisational Impact

  • Sustainability leadership and social responsibility brings opportunities to the organisations in the shape of innovation, continuous improvement, sustained competitive advantage, and long-term success
  • Development of practical skills that can be applied immediately after the training course
  • Improved engagement and collaboration with stakeholders
  • Operational efficiencies improved, leading to better organisational performance

Personal Impact

  • Develop practical and transferable skills for the future
  • Understand current best practices in critical areas of leadership
  • Enhanced skills in sustainably leadership
  • Develop awareness in CSR/ESG/ESV
  • Improved leadership and management skills

Who should Attend?

This GLOMACS Sustainability Leadership and Corporate Responsibility training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will benefit:

  • All supervisors, managers, and leaders in any organisation
  • Marketing, communication, and PR staff
  • Human Resource Management (HRM) Professionals
  • Those Managers who would benefit from an understanding of the topics covered.
Course Outline
Day 1

Leading and Managing for a Sustainable Future

  • Planet Earth – a fact sheet
  • The three pillars of sustainability
  • What is the business case for sustainability
  • The key competencies of sustainable and transformational leaders
  • Understanding the ESG Framework
Day 2

Stakeholder Analysis and Management

  • Overview of stakeholder engagement and management
  • Key tools for stakeholder management (Register, Matrix, Strategy)
  • Improving stakeholder communications
  • The stakeholder influence process (Agreement & Trust)
  • Stakeholder Management mistakes that you should avoid
Day 3

CSR and Corporate Citizenship

  • Understanding Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
  • The business case for CSR
  • Corporate citizenship and organisational image
  • Important cultural differences
  • Understanding the concept of capacity-building
Day 4

SDGs, Ethics, and Governance

  • The Sustainable Development Goals for 2030
  • An introduction to ethics and corporate governance
  • Ethics and Leadership
  • The Trolley Problem and governance
  • The five ethical paradigms  
Day 5

Sustainability Best Practices and ESV

  • What are the world’s best organisations doing?
  • Employer-supported volunteering (ESV)
  • Treating people fairly in your organisation
  • Developing and presenting the case for sustainability in your organisation
  • Personal Action Planning (PAP)
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
Providers and Associations

Endorsed Education Provider

NASBA

In Association With

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Oxford Management Centre

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Frequently Asked Question

This Sustainability Leadership and Corporate Responsibility training course goes beyond theory to focus on practical leadership decisions, governance, and real organisational challenges. Rather than treating sustainability as a compliance exercise, it positions sustainability and CSR as strategic leadership tools that drive long-term value, stakeholder trust, and competitive advantage. Participants leave with frameworks they can immediately apply in their organisations.

A core focus of this training course is translating sustainability, CSR, and ESG principles into clear business value. Participants learn how to link sustainability initiatives to performance, risk management, reputation, innovation, and long-term profitability—equipping them to influence senior leadership and boards.

The Sustainability Leadership and Corporate Responsibility training course provides a clear, practical introduction to ESG, explaining its components, relevance, and application in organisational decision-making. Participants gain clarity on how ESG frameworks align with sustainability strategy, corporate governance, ethics, and stakeholder expectations—without unnecessary technical complexity.
Absolutely. Stakeholder engagement is a central theme. Participants learn structured tools such as stakeholder registers, matrices, and engagement strategies, along with practical techniques for building trust, managing influence, and avoiding common stakeholder management mistakes that undermine sustainability efforts.

CSR is addressed as a strategic and integrated organisational function, not philanthropy. The Sustainability Leadership and Corporate Responsibility training course explores how CSR supports corporate citizenship, organisational image, capacity building, and long-term societal impact—while remaining aligned with core business objectives.

Ethics and governance are explored through practical leadership dilemmas, including decision-making frameworks, ethical paradigms, and well-known cases such as the Trolley Problem. Participants gain tools to navigate ethical complexity, strengthen governance practices, and lead with integrity under pressure.

The Sustainability Leadership and Corporate Responsibility training course draws on global best practices from leading organisations and examines what successful companies are doing differently in sustainability leadership, CSR, employer-supported volunteering (ESV), and fair treatment of people—providing practical inspiration grounded in reality.

By the end of the Sustainability Leadership and Corporate Responsibility training course, participants develop a Personal Action Plan (PAP) and leave with practical leadership tools, frameworks, and confidence to design, lead, and defend sustainability, CSR, and ESG initiatives within their own organisations.

This training course is designed for supervisors, managers, leaders, HR professionals, and communication specialists across all sectors. No prior technical sustainability background is required—the course is structured to be accessible while still offering depth and strategic insight for experienced professionals.

The training course is delivered in major international cities including London and Dubai. Sessions are hosted in premium 4- and 5-star business hotels, with high-quality meeting rooms designed to support professional learning, interaction, comfort, and confidentiality. 

Yes. GLOMACS offers customised and in-house delivery options. The content of this training course can be tailored to reflect an organisation’s specific strategic objectives, workforce challenges, and data maturity, ensuring maximum relevance and impact. 

 For further details or to discuss customisation requirements, you may call us on +971 (56) 538 7389 or email inhouse@glomacs.com . You can also submit a detailed enquiry through our in-house training page at: https://glomacs.com/in-house-seminars

If you would like further information about these training courses, our team is available to provide professional guidance and support. We are pleased to assist with course selection, the registration process, and any related enquiries.

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