Training
2-day programme: Sustainability leadership for business
Dates: 6-7 November 2025
The programme is officially accredited by the .
What to expect
World-class learning
- The programme is delivered by leading experts on sustainability at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ, as well as guest industry speakers and UNITAR keynote addresses.
- Participants will receive the prestigious UNITAR executive certificate of completion, which effectively includes participants into CIFAL Surrey and UNITAR Alumni cohort.
Impact and results-oriented activities
- Learning sessions that move from theory to case studies to meet participants where they are.
- Encourages deep stakeholder engagement work and writing out your leadership action plan.
Networking and interactive opportunities
Peer-to-peer learning and networking opportunities:
- Evening panels
- Reflection circles
- Sustainable business showcases
- Wellbeing walks.
CIFAL Surrey alumni cohort:
- Develop professional stakeholder relationships with the Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s support systems, offering support, capacity development, and research and innovation opportunities.
Programme
| Day one - Setting the scene: Understanding current trends and why they matter |
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| Day two - Developing business response: designing an actionable leadership plan |
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Meet your trainers
Professor Amelia Hadfield
Director of CIFAL Surrey; Co-Director of the Institute for Sustainability
Professor Tazeeb Rajwani
Professor of International Business and Strategy, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Business School; CIFAL Senior Advisor
Dr Saori Sugeno
Senior Lecturer in Finance and Corporate Governance, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Business School; CIFAL Senior Advisor
Dr Roberta Discetti
Lecturer in Business Ethics and Sustainability, and CIFAL Training Director, Institute for Sustainability
Dr Nayanee Silva
Associate Lecturer in Corporate Sustainability; Senior Advisor Corporate Sustainability and Strategic Partnerships CIFAL Surrey
Dr Matteo Giusti
Researcher in Sustainability Science and Surrey Future Fellow, Institute for Sustainability; CIFAL Senior Advisor
Founder, The Purpose Business; CIFAL Senior Advisor for Purpose-Driven Leadership
Nathalie Hinds
Director of Operations, Institute for Sustainability
Head of Engagement at Surrey Research Park; CIFAL Senior Advisor
Key information
- Dates: 6-7 November 2025
- Location: Â鶹ÊÓƵ, UK
- Price: To be confirmed
- Early-bird booking and group options available: get in touch to discuss your requirements - cifal@surrey.ac.uk.
Book onto our two-hour discovery session on 11 September to meet our trainers and ask any questions ahead of reserving your place on this training programme.
