Building Leadership For Sustainable Transformation
Go from understanding the fundamentals of sustainability to devising initiatives to solve real challenges.
Mobilize and empower teams to lead sustainable and effective business transformations.
Cultivate leadership growth, strengthen relationships and upgrade skill set.
Embrace a holistic and innovative approach to corporate sustainability.
Guided and inspired by a variety of frameworks, including the SDGs, Greencomp, B Corp, Ecovadis, Inner Development Goals, Social Impact Toolbox and others.
Program Overview
8-week program including an on-site ideation bootcamp + 6 months access to our community through our digital learning hub.
8 Weeks Cohort-Based Program
Impact Curriculum
Four integrated modules designed for achieving tangible outcomes.
Hybrid
Online weekly live sessions carried out by top educators and self-paced lessons.
Expert Speakers
Industry insights through keynotes, interviews and case-studies from our leaders.
Hands-On
Half-day ideation workshop in Barcelona using design thinking approaches.
Ongoing Community Membership
Mentoring
On demand 1-1 sessions with industry leaders and practitioners.
Learning Hub
Unlimited access to our learning platform, discussion channels and curated resources.
24/7 AI Tutor
Provides instant personalized feedback and support to encourage your progress.
Community
Attend community events with our alumni network and our sustainability experts.
Who is this program for?
We've design this program to support a wide range of goals for organizations and professionals. From upskilling on foundational understanding of sustainability to understanding how to establish a deeper integration and impact of a sustainability strategy.
For those leading sustainability
Catalyze sustainability action and get inspired by what leading organizations are doing.
Sustainability Managers
Senior Strategy Leaders
Impact Officers
For functional leaders
Develop the skills to embed sustainability, materiality and Net Zero goals in your area.
Procurement & Ops teams
PR and Comms Specialists
Talent and People managers
For consultants & key partners
Catalyze sustainability action and get inspired by what leading organizations are doing.
Sustainability Consultants
Strategic Partner Representatives
Sustainability Enthusiast
Need to upskill your whole organisation?
Explore our solutions or contact us to provide you a tailored experience with our partners.
Program Curriculum
By the end of this program you will build strong foundational knowledge and leadership skills to drive sustainability transformation.
Weeks 1 & 2
Build & Connect Sustainability Foundations
By the end of this module, you will be able to accurately explain what corporate sustainability is, why it is important for the future, and how it affects your organization and your role.
Weeks 3 to 5
Design & Plan For Sustainable Transformation
After week 5, you'll be able to list viable steps and good practices to accelerate the transition to sustainability in your company and from your functional area.
Weeks 6 & 7
Boost Transformative Leadership
By week 7, you will be equiped to develop sustainable leadership skills, understand governance and relational models and how to effectively engage with your stakeholders.
Week 8
Foster Sustainable Innovation
During the last week, you will apply design thinking principles to ideate a solution to a sustainability challenge previously defined.
Sustainability Challenges
During week 8 you will be part of a half-day on site ideation Bootcamp. You will be able to choose from three of the most common themes faced by companies
Governance Model
How could sustainable governance be set up to be incorporated into the decision-making process?
Culture Change
How can you boost team commitment and motivation to embed sustainability in your corporate culture?
Sustainable Business Model
How do you catalyze regulatory compliance as an opportunity for sustainable innovation?
Program Schedule
Cohort dates: Start early October. Finishes late November
Live sessions happen on Tuesday and Thursday
- Most days provide no more than 1-2 hrs of live sessions
- You are not required to attend all sessions
- All sessions are recorded
Optional Office Hours sessions on Fridays
Live Workshop
- Late November, dates to be confirmed
- Location: Barcelona, Spain. (exact location to be confirmed)
Recommended time commitment: 5hrs/week
*Schedule and main hours are subject to change. Hours shown in Spain time (UTC+2)
Meet the program faculty
Our expert contributors are recognised, leading specialists in their respective fields. Content is curated and quality controlled via peer review.
Academy Director
Pablo Sánchez
+20 years (Education, Governance, B Corp).
Skills4Impact | R4S Group
Program Manager
Sofia Isasmendi
+15 years (Education, B Corp, Consultancy). Skills4Impact
Educators
Alejandra Bara
Organisational strategy & transformation.
R4S.
David Dinwoodie
Sustainable leadership.
Institute for Strategic Clarity.
In 4 Impact.
Eva Garrell
Sustainable development.
Top Voice Linkedin.
B Lab Spain.
Delfina Zagarzazú
Regerative design
thinking.
3 Vectores.
Experts & Mentors
Carlota de Paula
ESG ratings & reporting standards.
B Lab Europe, EFRAG.
Matthew Carpenter-Arévalo
Head of marketing
Rubicon Carbon.
Daniel Hires
Collective impact leadership development.
IDG.
Laia Mas Perez
Impact brands strategy.
ex-Danone.
Borja Lafuente
Public affairs & stakeholder management.
Danone Iberia.
Guillem Bargalló
Story-telling & comms for sustainable brands.
IKEA, Linkedin Top Voice.
Eligible for a FUNDAE subsidy
Increase your team's talent and your company's value with the financing facilities offered by FUNDAE (Fundación Estatal para la Formación en el Empleo).
- Get up to 30% off the program.
- Subsidy available only for companies registered in Spain.
- Write to us at info@skills4impact.org to access the benefit or if you have any questions.
More Questions?
What type of accreditation do your programs have?
Upon completion of the program, we will provide you with a certificate of completion. EADA Business School (Top 25 worldwide) is our academic partner for the endorsement of our methodology and teaching techniques.
Are there financing options?
Our programs can be financed by Fundae and we also provide scholarships (up to 100%) to individual participants with outstanding or special profiles.
Are the programs available for participants outside of Spain?
Yes, our programs are mainly online although some of our hybrid programs have an in person full day workshop you won't like to miss. Explore the key program info to know if this is the case.
Can anyone participate in this program?
Although the program is mostly focused for companies, the program is opened to anyone who wants to join. If you're interested, leave us submit your infor through the application forma and we'll be in touch.
How is this course different from traditional universities, microcredential and self-paced learning programs?
Issues with the alternatives
Traditional high-ed programs
- Tuition is expensive, therefore companies rarely support it.
- Approach is academic and not practical.
- Requires full-time dedication and are long, therefore not an option for many
Self-Learning
- Material is unstructured, therefore a less efficient to consume and learn.
- The most knowledgeable people aren't creating content.
Skills4Impact provides a challenge-oriented, transformative learning experience. Led by industry experts and set within a collaborative community environment, we ensure a deeply impactful educational journey for all participants.
Can you offer any flexibility on price for large number of participants?
Certainly. Just contact us at teamcomercial@skills4impact.org and we'll be happy to give yo u a tailored offer.
Is it possible to organize a cohort with a private workshop for my organization?
Yes, it is possible. We would need to make a better assessment of your specific needs and amount of students. Please, email us at teamcomercial@skills4impact.org
What are the general terms & conditions of the program?
You can find them here
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