Sustainability is as much about people as it is about energy and economics. This course introduces participants to a socio-technical systems model of sustainable organisations, contextualising the organisation’s role between individual decision-making and the services, infrastructure, technology and policies in society. Participants will gain in-demand sustainability leadership skills and strategies for managing risk, facilitating ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) integration, and creating long-term value for shareholders and society.

 

The course aims to provide students with:

• An understanding of what the sustainability of an organisation is and how it can be measured.
• The ability to conceptualise the organisation as a socio-technical system with sustainability as a key outcome.
• An understanding of the psychosocial, organisational, contextual, and societal factors influencing sustainable behaviours.
• An appreciation of leadership and change management strategies needed to design and deliver effective sustainability initiatives.