Sustainable Development Goals (sdgs) And Corporate Strategy Training Course: Aligning With Global Goals

Introduction

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Corporate Strategy training empowers organizations to integrate global sustainability objectives into their core business strategies, driving both positive impact and long-term value. This course focuses on analyzing the SDGs, implementing alignment frameworks, and understanding the impact of sustainable business practices on stakeholder trust and competitive advantage. Participants will learn to develop SDG-aligned strategies, utilize materiality assessments, and understand the intricacies of using reporting frameworks to demonstrate progress and build investor confidence. By mastering SDG integration, professionals can enhance their ability to build purpose-driven organizations, mitigate potential risks, and contribute to a more sustainable and equitable future.

The increasing recognition of the SDGs as a strategic framework necessitates a comprehensive understanding of how to align corporate activities with these global goals. This course delves into the nuances of stakeholder engagement, impact measurement, and regulatory compliance, empowering participants to develop and implement tailored SDG integration strategies. By integrating sustainability expertise with strategic planning acumen, this program enables organizations to lead initiatives that maximize positive impact and drive long-term business success.

Target Audience:

• C-suite executives
• Sustainability managers
• Corporate social responsibility (CSR) managers
• Strategy managers
• Business development managers
• Investors
• Consultants
• Government officials
• Individuals interested in SDG integration
• Non-profit leaders

Course Objectives:

• Understand the principles and importance of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for corporate strategy.
• Implement techniques for analyzing and prioritizing relevant SDGs based on organizational impact.
• Understand the role of materiality assessments in identifying key SDG-related issues.
• Implement techniques for developing and implementing SDG-aligned corporate strategies.
• Understand the principles of SDG reporting frameworks and disclosure requirements.
• Implement techniques for utilizing SDG metrics and KPIs to measure and track progress.
• Understand the role of stakeholder engagement and partnerships in achieving SDG targets.
• Implement techniques for integrating SDG considerations into risk management and innovation processes.
• Understand the legal and ethical considerations related to SDG alignment and reporting.
• Develop strategies for measuring and analyzing the impact of SDG integration on organizational performance.

DURATION

5 Days

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1: Foundations of SDGs and Corporate Strategy

• Principles and importance of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for corporate strategy.
• Understanding the global sustainability agenda and the role of business.
• Benefits of aligning with global goals.
• Historical context and evolution of the SDGs.

Module 2: SDG Analysis and Prioritization

• Techniques for analyzing and prioritizing relevant SDGs based on organizational impact.
• Implementing SDG mapping and gap analysis.
• Utilizing materiality assessments for SDG selection.
• Managing SDG prioritization.

Module 3: Materiality Assessments for SDG Alignment

• Role of materiality assessments in identifying key SDG-related issues.
• Understanding materiality principles and processes.
• Implementing stakeholder engagement for materiality.
• Managing materiality assessments.

Module 4: SDG-Aligned Corporate Strategies

• Techniques for developing and implementing SDG-aligned corporate strategies.
• Implementing strategy development and planning.
• Utilizing SDG frameworks and tools.
• Managing SDG strategies.

Module 5: SDG Reporting Frameworks and Disclosure

• Principles of SDG reporting frameworks and disclosure requirements.
• Understanding reporting standards and guidelines.
• Implementing disclosure strategies and reporting.
• Managing SDG reporting.

Module 6: SDG Metrics and KPIs

• Techniques for utilizing SDG metrics and KPIs to measure and track progress.
• Implementing metric selection and data collection.
• Utilizing reporting tools and platforms.
• Managing SDG metrics.

Module 7: Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships

• Role of stakeholder engagement and partnerships in achieving SDG targets.
• Understanding stakeholder communication and collaboration.
• Implementing partnership models and frameworks.
• Managing stakeholder engagement.

Module 8: Risk Management, Ethics, and Impact Measurement

• Techniques for integrating SDG considerations into risk management and innovation processes.
• Implementing ethical considerations in SDG alignment.
• Utilizing performance metrics and reporting.
• Managing SDG impact measurement.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 5 working days before commencement of the training.