Sustainable Leadership in the ESG Era
Learn How Business Leaders Can Drive Innovative Strategies for Sustainable Transformation.
This program integrates leading research with industry best practices, providing participants with a solid foundation of evidence-based knowledge to inform their decision-making and drive sustainable business strategies and practices.
Through interactive lectures, case studies, group discussions, and experiential learning activities, participants transition from consumers of ESG data and sustainability reports to producers and leaders of sustainable business in the ESG era.
Sustainable Leadership in the ESG Era was developed in coordination with the Erb Institute, which has been at the forefront of business sustainability for over 25 years.
This program is designed for all executives who are passionate about driving sustainable transformation, integrating ESG principles and creating long-term value for their organizations and stakeholders. Participants in these roles will find this program beneficial for them and their organizations.
Titles may include:
- Executives and Senior Leaders, Government and Nonprofit Leaders
- Strategy and business development professionals, consultants, and advisors
- Investors, asset managers and finance professionals
- ESG or CSR managers, and sustainability champions responsible for sustainability initiatives in their organization
Let’s discuss how this program can help you achieve your goals. Contact us at RossExecEd@umich.edu or call 734.763.1000.
Program Structure*
The teaching methodology emphasizes practical application, enabling participants to translate their learning into actionable organizational strategies and initiatives.
Day 1: Sustainable Value Framework, ESG Risks & Opportunities, Materiality Assessment
Day 2: Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Innovation, Embedding Purpose
Day 3: Sustainability and Inclusive Growth, The Equity Challenge, ESG Ratings and Reporting Frameworks
Day 4: Good Governance in Global Context, ESG Investing & Shareholder Activism, Applied Exercise and Action Plan
*This sample schedule is intended to represent the program structure and content. Timing and session topics are illustrative and subject to change. For a more detailed program structure download the program brochure.
The Experts
Chris Rider| Faculty Co-Director
Thomas C. Kinnear Professor,
Associate Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies
Stu Hart| Faculty Co-Director
Executive Education Faculty
LEO Intermittent Lecturer
Sara Soderstrom
Assistant Professor of Organizational Studies,
Assistant Professor of Program in the Environment, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts
Gwen Yu
Professor of Accounting
Michael and Joan Sakkinen Faculty Fellow
Accounting Faculty Doctoral Coordinator
Credential
After successful program completion, you will earn a certificate of merit, a digital badge for social media, and 1 credit towards the Distinguished Leader Certificate from Michigan Ross Executive Education.
Participants’ employers will benefit from executives with the knowledge, skills, and mindset needed to drive sustainable organizational transformation. Anticipated benefits include the following:
- Enhanced strategic decision-making.
- Greater awareness and knowledge of ESG reporting frameworks.
- Improved sustainability performance.
- Stronger stakeholder relationships.
- Ability to manage risks and opportunities associated with ESG.
- Access to valuable professional networks.
- Familiarity with the best sustainability practices.
By bridging the gap between theory and practice, the program equips participants with the tools they need to make a tangible impact and create sustainable value for their organizations, stakeholders, and society. Specific benefits include the following:
- Identify and manage ESG risks and opportunities.
- Measure, report, and analyze ESG performance and impact.
- Integrate ESG principles and sustainability into their strategic decision-making.
- Drive sustainable business practices and initiatives within their organizations.
- Effectively engage stakeholders in ESG-related dialogue and sustainability strategies.
- Lead organizational change and foster a culture of sustainability.
- Implement sustainable governance practices and ethical leadership.
- Stay informed about emerging trends and future challenges in ESG and sustainable leadership.
The program fee is payable in advance in US dollars, is net of any tax, is subject to change, and includes:
- Tuition, instructional materials, living accommodations, all breakfast, lunch, snack breaks, and select dinners
- Program materials, assessments, and simulations
- Check our website for our Cancellation, Transfer, and Substitution Policy
- Program dates and fees are subject to change
Let’s discuss how this program can help you achieve your goals. Contact us at RossExecEd@umich.edu or call 734.763.1000.