About this Event
Investors, customers and regulators now expect leaders to weigh environmental, social and governance factors in every major decision, and those who understand ESG early are better placed to guide their organisations. Sustainable Leadership and ESG Innovation is a one-day, hands-on course in San Francisco, open to professionals new to ESG as well as those already working in it. By the end of the day, you will understand ESG fundamentals and stakeholder expectations, make ethical, transparent decisions, spot sustainability risks, and see how responsible practices can create real business value. Through simulations, role play, a case study and group discussion, you will practise these skills and leave with your own sustainable leadership action plan with clear goals. The course also earns you 8 PDUs and a Course Completion Certificate, with lunch and refreshments included.
01 | The Session At A Glance
Location
San Francisco, CA, USA
Duration
1 Full Day – 8 Hours
Delivery
Instructor-led classroom training
Format
In person classroom training / Virtual session
Language
English
Credits
8 PDUs / Training Hours
Certification
Course Completion Certificate
Refreshments
Enjoy Complimentary Refreshments (Beverages, Lunch, and Snacks are included)
NOTE: The course will be delivered by experienced local trainers.
We aim to assign a qualified professional trainer based in or near the advertised training location. The trainer’s details and professional profile will be shared with registered participants before the session.
02 | Why This Session?
Sustainable leadership involves considering environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in business decisions, organisational culture and long-term planning.
This session examines how leaders can balance business objectives with ethical responsibilities, stakeholder expectations and sustainability-related risks.
Participants will explore:
- Sustainable leadership principles and responsible business practices.
- ESG expectations from investors, customers and other stakeholders.
- Ethical decision-making, transparency and organisational accountability.
- Sustainability innovation, inclusive leadership and social impact.
- ESG risk management, future readiness and leadership action planning.
The focus is on understanding these responsibilities and considering how they can be applied within different organisational contexts.
03 | What You Will Actually Do
Icebreaker
Reflect on sustainable leadership principles and discuss how leadership decisions can influence responsible business practices.
Simulation
Explore ESG-related business considerations through a simulated professional situation involving stakeholder expectations and organisational priorities.
Role Play
Practise responding to an ethical leadership scenario involving transparency, accountability and responsible decision-making.
Case Study
Examine a sustainability innovation scenario and consider how responsible practices can contribute to business value and organisational development.
Hands-On Activity
Explore practical approaches to diversity, inclusion, workplace wellbeing and positive social impact.
Group Discussion
Discuss sustainability-related business risks, organisational resilience and changing ESG regulations and expectations.
Workshop Exercise
Develop an initial sustainable leadership action plan with ESG-focused goals, business alignment and practical implementation steps.
04 | What You Can Take Into Your Work
By the end of the session, participants should be able to:
- Explain sustainable leadership principles and the role of leaders in responsible business.
- Identify environmental, social and governance factors relevant to organisational decisions.
- Recognise how transparency, accountability and ethical decision-making support responsible governance.
- Explore sustainability innovation strategies and their relationship to business objectives.
- Apply inclusive leadership considerations to workplace wellbeing, employee engagement and organisational culture.
- Identify sustainability-related business risks and consider approaches to organisational resilience.
- Develop ESG-focused leadership goals aligned with organisational objectives.
- Outline practical steps for incorporating sustainability considerations into leadership priorities and business practices.
05 | Is This Session for You?
Business Leaders and Executives
For professionals responsible for business strategy, organisational priorities, sustainability initiatives and long-term decision-making.
Managers and Department Heads
For managers who oversee teams, business functions or operational activities and need to consider ESG principles in their responsibilities.
Team Leaders and Supervisors
For professionals interested in ethical leadership, workplace inclusion, employee engagement and responsible team practices.
Project and Programme Managers
For professionals coordinating initiatives where sustainability objectives, business priorities and stakeholder expectations need to be considered.
Sustainability and ESG Professionals
For professionals involved in sustainability initiatives, ESG planning, stakeholder engagement or organisational responsibility.
HR and People Managers
For professionals working with diversity, inclusion, employee wellbeing, engagement and organisational culture.
Risk, Compliance and Governance Professionals
For individuals whose responsibilities include ethical decision-making, organisational accountability, sustainability-related risks or governance practices.
06 | The Strive Wisdom Approach
Practical
Examine sustainable leadership concepts through workplace scenarios, ESG considerations and action-planning exercises.
Human-Centred
Consider how leadership decisions affect employees, workplace culture, inclusion and stakeholder relationships.
Responsible
Address ethical decision-making, transparency, governance and accountability in organisational practices.
Workflow-Oriented
Connect sustainability priorities with existing business objectives, leadership responsibilities and organisational processes.
Applied
Use simulations, role play, case studies, group discussions and workshop exercises to examine how the concepts relate to professional situations.
07 | From Individual Learning to Team Practice
In-House Session
Want to train your entire team?
Strive Wisdom can deliver this course as an in-house session tailored to your organisation's responsibilities, workflows and professional context.
- The session can focus on relevant organisational priorities, including:
- Sustainable leadership and responsible decision-making.
- ESG fundamentals and stakeholder expectations.
- Ethical governance, transparency and accountability.
- Sustainability innovation and inclusive workplace practices.
- ESG risk management and leadership action planning.
The content and practical exercises can be aligned with participating departments, existing sustainability initiatives and the professional challenges faced by the organisation.
Contact us at [email protected] to explore in-house training options or get answers to your questions.
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Agenda
The Seven Practical Areas
Module 1: Introduction to Sustainable Leadership
Info: • Understanding sustainable leadership principles.
• The evolving role of leaders in responsible business.
• Global sustainability trends shaping organisations.
• Icebreaker
Module 2: Understanding ESG Fundamentals
Info: • Overview of Environmental, Social, and Governance concepts.
• Importance of ESG in modern business strategy.
• ESG expectations from investors, customers, and stakeholders.
• Simulation
Module 3: Ethical Leadership and Governance
Info: • Building transparency and accountability in organisations.
• Ethical decision-making in business operations.
• Governance practices that support long-term sustainability.
• Role Play
Module 4: Sustainability Innovation and Business Growth
Info: • Innovation strategies for sustainable business development.
• Creating value through responsible practices.
• Sustainable transformation in competitive markets.
• Case Study
Module 5: Social Impact and Inclusive Leadership
Info: • Promoting diversity, inclusion, and workplace wellbeing.
• Leadership approaches for positive social impact.
• Strengthening employee engagement and organisational culture.
• Hands-On Activity
Module 6: ESG Risk Management and Future Readiness
Info: • Identifying sustainability-related business risks.
• Building resilience through sustainable strategies.
• Adapting to future ESG regulations and expectations.
• Group Discussion
Module 7: Creating a Sustainable Leadership Action Plan
Info: • Developing ESG-focused leadership goals.
• Aligning sustainability initiatives with business objectives.
• Building a roadmap for long-term responsible growth.
• Workshop Exercise
Event venue & nearby stays
Regus - CA, San Francisco - Mid-Market, 1390 Market Street, Suite 200, San Francisco, United States
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