Climate Change and Sustainable Development
Climate change poses both a risk and a responsibility for companies worldwide. All corporate activities, especially those in energy, manufacturing, agriculture, and transportation, are major contributors to greenhouse gas emissions and environmental degradation. At the same time, companies are also vulnerable to climate-related disruptions, such as supply chain interruptions, resource scarcity, and regulatory changes. Recognizing their role, businesses have a critical responsibility to reduce emissions, adopt sustainable practices, and lead innovation in climate solutions. Addressing climate change is not only an ethical obligation but also a strategic imperative for long-term resilience, competitiveness, and stakeholder trust.
Audience/ Who should attend
- Corporate employees, managers, and executives involved in sustainability, operations, procurement, or ESG reporting
- Companies planning to apply for global sustainability certifications (e.g., GRI, CDP, UNGC, B Corp)
- Organizations working toward ISO standards such as ISO 14001/ 26000
- Entrepreneurs and startups aiming to build responsible companies
Course objectives
This course aims to offer a practical introduction to climate change and sustainable development, with a focus on their impact and relevance in the corporate world.
- Provide clear understanding of climate change and sustainable development
- Show how global environmental challenges directly impact business operations
- Explore environmental risks and importance of sustainable resource management
- Examine companies’ role in causing and solving climate-related issues
- Equip professionals with practical tools for effective sustainability action
- Strengthen corporate responsibility, ESG integration, and long-term business resilience
Course Outlines
Day 1: Introduction to Sustainability and Climate Change
Day 2: Environmental Limits and Global Impact
- Understand sustainable development and how it has evolved
- Explore UN SDGs and their business relevance
- Learn why climate change matters for companies
- Discuss links between development and environment
- Introduction to planetary boundaries and safe space
- Key environmental thresholds
- Business risks of crossing ecological limits
- Examples of climate impacts on industries and markets
Day 3: Land Use, Deforestation, and Corporate Footprints
Day 4: Climate Change Causes, Justice, and Policy
- Understand land use and land cover change with examples
- Corporate drivers of land transformation and urban growth
- Large-Scale Land Acquisitions and related ethical issues
- Corporate accountability in land and water resource use
- Identify main drivers of climate change
- Examine unequal impacts of climate change
- Understand environmental justice and corporate role
- Overview of major climate policies and agreements
Day 5: Corporate Climate Action and Sustainability Strategies
- Explore practical mitigation and adaptation strategies
- Learn about carbon reduction and sustainable sourcing
- Review case studies of companies in climate innovation
- Develop ideas to apply sustainability in the participant’s own company
- Field trip
Course Outlines
Day 1: Introduction to Sustainability and Climate Change
- Understand sustainable development and how it has evolved
- Explore UN SDGs and their business relevance
- Learn why climate change matters for companies
- Discuss links between development and environment
Day 2: Environmental Limits and Global Impact
- Introduction to planetary boundaries and safe space
- Key environmental thresholds
- Business risks of crossing ecological limits
- Examples of climate impacts on industries and markets
Day 3: Land Use, Deforestation, and Corporate Footprints
- Understand land use and land cover change with examples
- Corporate drivers of land transformation and urban growth
- Large-Scale Land Acquisitions and related ethical issues
- Corporate accountability in land and water resource use
Day 4: Climate Change Causes, Justice, and Policy
- Identify main drivers of climate change
- Examine unequal impacts of climate change
- Understand environmental justice and corporate role
- Overview of major climate policies and agreements
Day 5: Corporate Climate Action and Sustainability Strategies
- Explore practical mitigation and adaptation strategies
- Learn about carbon reduction and sustainable sourcing
- Review case studies of companies in climate innovation
- Develop ideas to apply sustainability in the participant’s own company
- Field trip
Note: The actual course delivery may not follow the exact order of the outlined topics and may place greater emphasis on certain areas based on participant needs and relevance.
Green Practices, Stronger Brands
Being climate-friendly builds trust, enhances brand value, and attracts investment. Consumers, investors, and partners increasingly support companies that reduce emissions and embrace sustainable practices. These actions not only lower regulatory and operational risks but also strengthen customer loyalty and market reputation. In a low-carbon economy, climate leadership offers a clear competitive edge.
Certification
Upon completion of this course, participants will receive a certificate from Tourmaline Training, including digital verification for authenticity.
Languages: Arabic/ English
Locations: Milan (Italy), Roma (Italy), New York (USA), New Haven (USA), Boston (USA), Istanbul (Turkey), Online
Duration: 1 week
Contact us to schedule a meeting and discuss your specific requirements and expectations!