Masterclass | Sustainability Management

learn the fundamentals of sustainability with professionals, entrepreneurs and managers

course dates
9-10/09/22
16-17/09/22

duration
2 weeks

course delivery
live streaming

course price
€ 399

Becoming a climate-friendly company is no more a nice-to-have, it has become an imperative for businesses of all kinds to secure their future supply chains. Far from being a threat to business operations, sustainability is a source of competitive advantage, which needs careful planning.

In this course we will explore the opportunities that arise when we align our company strategy with sustainability objectives:

Through the Masterclass, you will understand how to design a sustainability journey in accordance with EU frameworks, including tools, certifications, assessments, and communication best practices with industry-specific examples.

what you will learn during the MASTERCLASS

The Executive Masterclass is structured in 2 weekends. The teaching of the following pillars will take place through live lectures, practical exercises, and design thinking workshops, as well as the sharing of additional documentation available for consultation every time you need.

Fundamentals of sustainability

Module 01:

Knowing the main concepts and glossary of sustainability and climate pledges
Understanding the linear and circular economy models
Brief history of corporate sustainability practices and circular economy

Legal framework

Module 02:
Understanding the context in Europe and the regulations that will shape sustainable policies and incentives.

Practical Session - Exercise 01:
Define your Company's or Brand's sustainability goals for 2030 and 2050, aligning with EU frameworks and regulations.

Sector knowledge

Module 03:

Industry-specific certifications, goals, best practices (fashion - food and beverages - cities and construction - mobility - sports)
Circular economy partnerships across industry verticals

Guest lecturers - Guest presentation:

4 companies presenting their roadmap to sustainability + final Q&A session

Practical Session - Exercise 02:

Research on sustainability best practices in your industry

Strategy setting

Module 04:

Assessing your current Company's performance in sustainability (tools such as benchmark analysis, competitor analysis, scope 1-2 emissions, LCA, certifications).
Learning how to set the sustainability strategy of your Company: assessments, planning, competitor analysis, feasibility analysis, financial opportunity
Aligning interests with partners, onboarding investors, training your employees and communicating to your customers.

Practical Session - Workshop:

Evaluating the sustainability of your Company's operations through a circular economy value chain assessment.
Designing the sustainability strategy for your company's value chain
Backasting from your climate goals.
Shaping the roadmap year by year for your company's evolution towards climate neutrality.
Final insights and conclusions

MEET OUR LECTURERS: LEARN FROM THE BEST EXPERTS in SUSTAINABILITY

Alice Casiraghi

Circular economy specialist, UX, and systems designer, she is co-founder of Future Urban Living, a circular strategy company helping decision-makers' transition towards regenerative business by design.

Serena Moro

Founder and Sustainability Consultant with a focus on the fashion sector in Cikis. It has a proprietary fashion-specific framework and guides companies from strategy to implementation.

LORENZO LOTTI

Associate Professor and Course Director at University College of London Bartlett, in the MSc of Economics and Policy of Energy and the Environment (EPEE). Lorenzo worked in development economics field, with BRAC in Uganda and IFS in India.

Giulia Colombo

Giulia started her career as a Sustainability Consultant and now she is part of Collectibus SB. They support organizations and entrepreneurs to concretely innovate their business models to generate positive impact on communities, environment and future generations.

PAOLO LANDONI

Associate Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Politecnico di Torino University. Mentor for social innovators and social entrepreneurs. Founder of Social Innovation Monitor and Social Innovation Teams.

MILENA PRISCO

Milena is a corporate and M&A lawyer, counsel working for Pavia e Ansaldo, with a significant experience in legal assistance for implementing ESG policies. She is regularly speaker in seminars and congresses in Italy and abroad and lecturer in M&A and sustainable finance at post degree masters. She is author of publications, papers and articles in corporate, M&A and ESG finance. She is a member of the International Bar Association (IBA) and international committees for sustainable fashion.