BESPOKE TRAINING

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Masterclass is hosted upon request for groups of 10 learners and more. Engage your teams in conversation and activate collaboration on some of the most material sustainability topics within your organization. Contact us to learn more

About the course

This course provides an overview of the changing business landscape and the importance of integrating sustainability into business models. The course covers various topics related to sustainability, including dual materiality, current issues, Sustainable Development Goals, and branding. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of sustainable business models, including governance, strategy, risk management, and accounting.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course learners will be able to :

  • Understand the concept of sustainability and the need for businesses to adapt to it

  • Develop an understanding of dual materiality and how it applies to sustainable business models

  • Become aware of the current sustainability issues faced by businesses

  • Understand the Sustainable Development Goals and how they relate to sustainable business models

  • Gain knowledge of branding in sustainability and its role in building sustainable businesses

Course Scope

Key topics that will be covered during the training

  • Introduction to Sustainability and Sustainable Business Models

  • Dual Materiality: A Key Concept in Sustainable Business Models

  • Current Sustainability Issues Faced by Businesses

  • Sustainable Development Goals and their Relevance to Sustainable Business Models

  • Branding in Sustainability: Building Sustainable Businesses

Instructor

Sustainable Finance Expert Stephen Kibsey

Stephen is an investment professional with over thirty years of experience in various roles such as analyst, portfolio manager, and risk manager at different organizations including one of Canada's largest investment institutions, CDPQ, and one of Canada's largest corporate pension funds, BIMCOR. He has been actively involved in responsible investment and played a key role in the creation of the Sustainable Investment Professional Certificate and the Sustainability Ecosystem at Concordia University. He has also lectured on risk management in investment portfolio construction and sustainability finance and accounting at McGill University and Queen's University. Stephen has been a member of various panels and initiatives such as the Mining Association of Canada-Community of Interest Panel and the Finance and Sustainability Initiative in Montreal. He holds multiple degrees including a Bachelor of Science in Physiology, a Bachelor of Engineering in Mining, an MBA, and a SIPC. Stephen was also a CFA from 1991 to 2019 and has been recognized as a Brendan-Wood Top Gun portfolio manager from 2008-2010. He currently provides ESG coaching and mentoring services to various organizations after retiring from his career in investment management.

Our approach

  • Delivered by industry experts

    Our masterclasses are delivered by industry and subject matter experts with years of experience and exceptional training skills.

  • Laser-focused content

    Our emersion-style training material is condensed to provide you the complete overview of the subject, key resources and useful tools.

  • Interactive learning

    Our masterclass sessions are limited to 25 participants; this enables each learner to get involved through discussions, activities, and Q&A.

Masterclass format

  • 90 MINUTES

  • LIVE SESSION | ZOOM

  • INTRODUCTORY LEVEL

  • CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION

  • GROUP PRICING UPON REQUEST

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