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ESG & Sustainability Strategy for Financial Leaders and Practitioners Programme

A collaborative programme between Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education and ICAEW.

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Overview

This four-day intensive programme is tailored for Board Members, Chief Financial Officers (CFO), and Partners in firms. It is designed to equip participants with comprehensive knowledge and tools to integrate sustainability into strategies and operations. Through a blend of expert-led discussions and interactive workshops, participants will explore the evolving role of business in addressing urgent global needs and driving sustainability-related innovation and long-term value. The programme provides critical insights into integrating ESG and sustainability considerations into decision-making, emphasising how these practices can mitigate risks and capitalise on emerging opportunities.

Benefits and impact

  • Enhanced strategic decision-making and leadership: Participants will gain a deep understanding of ESG principles and how they impact financial performance and risk management. This knowledge will enable you to make more informed and strategic decisions that align with sustainability goals, thereby driving long-term value for their organisations.
  • Improved understanding of relevant regulatory Developments: The programme will equip participants with the latest insights into regulatory requirements and disclosure standards. This will help you navigate the increasingly complex landscape shaped by investors, regulators, and other stakeholders.
  • Breadth and depth: You’ll experience in-depth exploration of key sustainability topics at a level of rigour you’d expect from the University of Cambridge combined with the opportunity to connect with other senior leaders across a diverse set of organisations.
 

programme content

  • Module 1: The Evolving ESG & Sustainability Landscape
    • Global trends and forces related to ESG and sustainability activities
    • How impacts of climate change, loss of biodiversity, and growing inequality present unique and urgent risks and opportunities
    • Carbon emissions
    • Consumer perspectives on sustainability
  • Module 2: The ESG & Sustainability Information Ecosystem
    • Understanding the changing global landscape of mandatory reporting (TCFD, ISSB, ESRS, etc)
    • Strategic and compliance implications for boards and executives
    • Climate scenario analysis: enhancing resilience
  • Module 3: Sustainable Finance Leadership
    • Sources of funds: public and private sector sources (e.g. green bonds, sustainability-linked loans), carbon markets
    • Uses of funds: decarbonisation across sectors and jurisdictions
    • Progress to date: funds deployed, GHG emissions reduced/removed
    • Challenges to improving scale and effectiveness of financing decarbonisation
  • Module 4: Leading ESG & Sustainability
    • Systems perspectives on ESG and Sustainability transformation
    • Embedding climate and sustainability in governance structures and business models
    • Perspectives on the roles and responsibilities of directors and senior executives as sustainability increases in importance
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ESG and Sustainability Strategy for Financial Leaders and Practitioners Programme
Professor Michael Willis of Judge Business School at the University of Cambridget introduces this new programme on ESG and sustainability in partnership with ICAEW.

ICAEW is proud to have supported the development of the Cambridge ESG & Sustainable Finance Leadership Strategy Programme, which is an excellent step forward towards achieving our vision of ICAEW Chartered Accountants enabling a world of sustainable economies.

Richard Spencer, Sustainability Director, ICAEW

Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education is delighted to collaborate with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales on this enriching leadership programme tailored for its members. Together, we aim to empower finance executives with the essential skills and knowledge on Environmental, Social Governance to be confident in steering positive change.

Allison Wheeler-Héau, (Interim) Director at Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education

Speak to the programme advisor

If you have any questions or would like to discuss how this programme could benefit you or your organisation, please get in touch with the programme advisor, Jonathan Hudson, Corporate Business Development Director, on +44 (0)7523 268683.

Schedule a call executive.education@jbs.cam.ac.uk