Industry-driven programmes designed to equip executives to guide their organisations towards
sustainable success.

In collaboration with Teesside University—an Ofsted Outstanding apprenticeship provider—our sustainability training programmes for executives deliver focused, impactful sessions tailored to your organisation’s specific needs.

The Sustainability Discovery Day is a half-day masterclass which helps leaders integrate sustainability into strategy and the Sustainable Leader is a two-day programme to equip executives with the ability to navigate regulatory landscapes and drive environmental social governance (ESG)-focused change.

Who is this programme for?

This programme is ideal for executive leaders—including COOs, CFOs, Directors of People, and senior management teams—who are responsible for embedding sustainability into their organisations.

Participants will gain the insights needed to:

  • Confidently delegate sustainability initiatives to their teams.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance and meet evolving ESG requirements.
  • Advance sustainable practices across business functions.
  • Position their organisation as a leader in the net zero transition.

What will they learn?

Through these programmes, participants will:

  • Gain a clear understanding of the regulatory landscape and emerging sustainability trends relevant to their organisation.
  • Explore how to integrate sustainability into business strategy to drive long-term value.
  • Develop a tailored action plan to embed sustainability into processes, strategies, and operational delivery.

Key facts

Level
CPD Continuous Professional Development

Qualification

Certificate of completion

Duration

Bespoke

Provider

Teesside University and Grant Thornton

Entry requirements

No prerequisites

Schedule

Courses run regularly and can be booked to suit your schedules.

Delivery

Max. 30 words, e.g.

Interactive half-day or two-day sessions blending case study analysis, group discussions, and practical exercises. Each course is tailored to address your organisation’s unique challenges, delivering actionable insights that create immediate impact.

Assessment

This course is not assessed

Fees and funding

Prices on application

Key benefits

Strategic insight

Discover how to align sustainability with your strategic goals to unlock long-term value for your organisation.

Drive impactful change

Gain the tools to guide your organisation toward ESG success with a customised sustainability action plan.

Developed by academia and industry

A unique collaboration blending Teesside University’s academic expertise with Grant Thornton’s practical sustainability insights