Sustainable Business & Innovation

You will learn how sustainability drives business:

• You will work with sustainability frameworks such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the 3Ps (People, Planet, Profit), and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
• You will examine sustainability from a historical perspective and within the geopolitical context of a globalized world.
• You will explore new economic models, including the circular economy, regenerative economy, and social entrepreneurship.

You will dive into several specific business aspects:

• HR as an integral part of a sustainability strategy.
• We explore the strategic role HR can play in a sustainable enterprise.
• We delve into HR solutions and work hands-on with them.
• The supply chain plays a key role in sustainability. By understanding and recognizing the role of supply management and logistics, you will actively apply this knowledge.
• Other current and impactful topics are also covered in this module.

You will actively contribute to business models that prioritize sustainability:

• You will set priorities within an organization using strategic models.
• You will map out the company’s ecosystem, including departments, customers, and other stakeholders.
• You will develop a step-by-step plan and learn that achieving goals is an iterative process.
• You will take on the role of a consultant or ambassador.

You will work towards a future-proof corporate culture, where sustainability values and commitments translate into structural actions:

• You will find solutions to achieve both economic and sustainability goals.
• You will engage in entrepreneurship in the broadest sense, from idea generation to implementation.
• You will follow technological trends and learn from both successes and failures.
• You will familiarize yourself with iterative techniques (such as trial & error, product & service design thinking, and co-creation).

You will respond to current developments:

• You will become a critical reader of all kinds of information related to sustainability and innovation.
• You will collect, analyze, and validate data.
• You will translate data and insights into strategies and actions.
• You will report on sustainability parameters.
• You will familiarize yourself with digital tools, including AI applications.

You will receive training in change management with a focus on sustainability:

• You will gain insights into the psychology of change, project and time management, and group dynamics.
• You will formulate goals based on an analysis of corporate culture and business operations.
• You will collaborate with various company departments and their external partners.
• You will practice active listening with an open mind to different perspectives and integrate these insights into a shared objective.
• You will develop skills to guide change processes step by step.

You will have the space to grow both personally and professionally, focusing on:

• Self-reflection (values, beliefs, emotions, etc.)
• Critical thinking
• Resilience
• Empathy
• A deeper understanding of yourself and the world
• Intercultural collaboration
• Social responsibility
• Authentic leadership

You will work individually and in groups on business cases covering various sustainability themes across different sectors:

• You will visit companies in diverse industries to gain real-world insights.
• At the end of your studies, you will demonstrate your learning through a complex case: How will you contribute to a future-proof corporate culture?