Sustainability & ESG: Design, Plan and Implement
Times are changing, so is strategic sustainability
Sustainability is becoming a core topic in the strategic agendas of many firms. Increasingly, consumers, governments, civil society, and other stakeholders are demanding greater accountability from organizations.
In this program you will learn how the three areas of ESG (environmental, social and corporate governance) directly impact your business and your area of responsibility. The program will provide you with a high-level approach to help you create an action plan for your own unit or function and, most importantly, help you reflect on how managers may need to evolve in order to “walk the talk.”

Benefits of this program
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A framework to identify the trade-offs and levers that come with incorporating sustainability into corporate strategy.
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Practical guidelines to develop innovative solutions and establish novel business models around sustainability.
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A roadmap to identify and collaborate with material stakeholders.
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New leadership skills that support organizational change toward sustainability.
Program Details
NEXT EDITION
Online module: March 21, April 4, 2024
Barcelona: April 9-12, 2024
CONTACT US
Anna Vera | Director
(+34) 93 253 43 95
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The Sustainability & ESG program will tackle the following topics:
- A fundamental understanding of environmental sustainability, social issues including diversity, equity, and inclusion, and how corporate governance fits into the equation.
- How ESG has emerged in recent years and the specific role of financial institutions including funds such as Black Rock, banks, and insurance companies.
- ESG materiality and its implication for business strategies.
- Impact on supply chains and the circular economy.
- The role that sustainability has in value creation for different stakeholders and the importance of collaboration in that context.
- How to develop sustainable products and services.
- The leadership issues connected to making progress on ESG.
The Sustainability & ESG program targets managers at all levels with limited experience in sustainability seeking to develop an essential toolkit on ESG to help their organizations go through the sustainable transition.

Academic Director
Professor of the Practice of Management of Strategic Management
Doctor of Philosophy (Management), Cranfield University
Master’s in Business Administration, IESE, University of Navarra
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, University of Michigan

Academic Director
Professor of Strategic Management
Schneider Electric Chair of Sustainability and Business Strategy
Ph.D. in Business Administration and Quantitative Methods, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Senior in Management and International Business, FUNCER Business School
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Universidad Católica de Córdoba

Professor of Entrepreneurship
Ph.D., Management and Entrepreneurship, University of Colorado
M.S., Environmental Studies, University of Colorado
B.S., Industrial Engineering, University of Puerto Rico

Assistant Professor of Production, Technology and Operations Management
Ph.D., in Operations Management, UCLA Anderson School of Management
M.Sc., in Mathematical Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
B.Sc., in Mathematics, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya

Head of Strategic Management Department
Professor of Strategic Management
PhD in Management Science, Standford University
M.Sc. in Sociology, Standford University
Degree in Economics, Universitá degli studi di Napoli – Federico II
The course will be constructed around the discussion-based learning of conceptual subjects in the mornings – i.e., interactive lectures, group discussions and case studies and workshops in the afternoons. A key aspect of this topic is that the practice is emerging in real-time such that it is important to build space in the program for participants to learn from each other in addition to the faculty. This latter aspect will be a distinctive characteristic of this Sustainability & ESG program.
The on campus edition takes place on IESE’s Barcelona campus.
To ensure participants get the most out of the program, they will be asked to prepare the academic materials provided two weeks before the program’s start date.
The admission process has three steps:
- Complete and submit the online application.
- The Executive Education Department will email you to acknowledge receipt and provide further details on program dates, pre-program academic materials and bank details to submit payment.
- Proceed with the payment of the program fee. This is an essential requisite to access the pre-readings and participate in the program. Two weeks before the start date, participants receive an email with a user name to access the IESE Virtual Campus and pre-readings.
FEES
- General fee: € 5,000
- Alumni fee: € 4,500
- IESE Alumni Assn. members: € 4,250
- Executive education Certificate fee: An additional 5% discount on the general or IESE Alumni Association member fee.
The program fee is tax-exempt. Payment is required before the program begins and includes all academic materials and most meals. Please note that travel and accommodation expenses are not included.
Discounts are available for corporate agreements and multiple registrations from the same company. Space is limited and filled in on a first come first served basis so early registration is encouraged.
Participants in the on-campus Barcelona edition can benefit from special rates at the following hotels:
- AC Hotel by Marriott Victoria Suites 4*
- Sansi Pedralbes 4*
- Abba Garden Hotel 4*
- Meliá Barcelona Sarriá 5*
- Upper Diagonal 4*
Payment Details
We accept payments by credit card or wire transfer.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received within 7 days of the program start date are subject to a fee equivalent to 25% of the program tuition. IESE reserves the right to cancel the current edition or modify dates up to 7 days prior to the scheduled start date.
Companies and teams
- Companies with corporate agreements with IESE: discount of up to 20%.
- Discount on multiple applications, for individuals and teams: up to 25% for groups of four or more people.
- The more focused programs you take, the more benefits you will receive: you may be eligile for discounts of 5% to 15%.
Alumni
- Special price for alumni: 10% discount
- Special price for members of the IESE Alumni Association: 15% discount. Recommend 2 participants and each one will also get 15% off.
Scholarships
- Entrepreneurs
- Executive women
- ONGs
Contact the Focused Program team here for more details.
If interested in obtaining the IESE Executive Education Certificate:
• Complete, at least, 4 Focused Programs, in English or Spanish, within three years. The 4 programs must total a minimum of 12 days of learning.
In addition to earning the IESE Executive Education Certificate, you will enjoy a series of other exclusive benefits:
• Professional guidance with an IESE adviser.
• 5% discount on any future Focused Program.
• Possibility of becoming a Member of the IESE Alumni Association, which delivers a broad array of exclusive benefits. Discover here how to make the most of the membership.
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