ESG LEADERSHIP
Join the Master’s in ESG Leadership to gain the expertise needed to drive sustainable business practices, and lead your company towards a more competitive and environmentally responsible future in an ever-changing global landscape. Let’s take action today to build a lasting impact for both the planet and your organization.
Next Start
September 2025
Duration
12 months
Language
Ita/Eng
Where
Milan - Online
Building Resilient and Inclusive Workplaces for the Future
Sustainability has become a global priority. Climate change, dwindling natural resources and increasing environmental awareness demand a new approach from businesses. Sustainability, environment and social, are not an option but an imperative. Companies that are able to meet this challenge will be those that have a more solid and lasting future. There is no time to waste: let us start today to build a more sustainable future for our planet and our companies.
The Master’s in ESG’s Leadership is dedicated to the skills needed for sustainable development. Companies need to integrate sustainable practices into every aspect of their operations, from production to distribution, from human resource management to marketing strategies. This course will provide students with the tools to implement sustainability strategies that not only respect the environment, but also improve the company’s competitiveness and reputation at national and international level.
COURSE BREAKDOWN
What will you learn
Module 0 - Global Scenarios: Technology and evolution of the polycrises
Module 1 - Environmental and social sustainability in the UN 2030 Agenda
- The role of international institutions: UN, World Bank, IMF.
- The 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- The Paris Agreement: mitigation.
- The European Union framework: institutions.
- The European Union’s green transition: Green Deal and Fit for 55
Module 2 - Green Deal for Europe and EU NextGeneration
- Identification of sustainability-related risks and opportunities.
- Stakeholder analysis: involvement, priorities and dialogue.
- The dual materiality matrix: guidance for strategic decisions.
- Alignment between sustainability and long-term business strategies.
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for monitoring sustainability.
Module 3 - Sustainable Management
- Governance models for sustainable transition.
- Ethical human resource management: equity, rights and transparency.
- Sustainable leadership: skills and strategic vision.
- Internal training: skills development for sustainability.
- Diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity as corporate pillars.
- Employee health, safety and well-being.
Module 4 - Sustainable Management: specific focuses
- Collaborations with universities and research centers for innovation.
- Technological innovations for energy and digital transition.
- Workplaces evolution.
- Consumer education: promoting sustainable behavior.
- Supply chain management and supply chain approach.
- Organizational culture driven by sustainable change.
Module 5 - Organization, Communication, Disclosure
- Internal communication: employee awareness and involvement.
- External communication: storytelling and positioning.
- Reputation management: building and protecting corporate image.
- Policy makers and sustainable lobbying: building strategic relationships.
- Preventing greenwashing: transparency and authenticity in communication.
- ESG disclosure: reporting and compliance with global standards (e.g., GRI, SASB).
Module 6 - Sustainable Finance
- The definition, evolution, and role of finance in driving the ecological transition.
- Evaluation methodologies, ESG ratings, and the use of instruments such as green bonds and impact funds.
- Analysis of European directives (EU Taxonomy, SFDR) and reporting standards (GRI, SASB, TCFD).
- Approaches to identifying, assessing, and mitigating climate change risks.
- Stakeholder engagement strategies and definition of KPIs to integrate financial performance and sustainability.
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