Global Certificate in Corporate Sustainability

The online Global Certificate in Corporate Sustainability, offered in partnership with Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management and University of British Columbia Sauder School of Business, emphasizes practical application over theory. Combining the expertise of two prestigious North American universities, this program provides a global perspective on corporate sustainability. Participants will gain insights into addressing challenges like globalization, climate change, societal expectations, and technological advancements while learning to balance organizational growth with sustainable practices.

This program equips leaders to integrate sustainability into core business strategies, fostering resilience and long-term success in today’s dynamic business landscape.

Who Should Register

This program is designed for professionals who want to gain an understanding of how sustainability fits into a firm’s strategy and how companies are meeting their sustainability goals through their production processes and by redesigning products.

A Synergy of Expertise and Global Reach

The partnership between Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management and UBC Sauder School of Business recognizes how critical corporate sustainability is in today’s global business landscape. Together, these prestigious institutions leverage and combine their collective expertise, resources, and global networks to offer a timely and impactful executive education option for individual contributors and decision makers alike. This certificate program aims to prepare current and future leaders with the foundation to drive sustainable corporate practices across industries and borders.

Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University is a leader in sustainability education and research, with many academic programs and research centers focused on sustainability topics and a goal to achieve carbon neutrality and zero waste by 2050. Vanderbilt has implemented several sustainability initiatives on campus, including sustainable transportation options, green building practices with the construction of LEED-certified buildings, the installation of solar panels, and sustainable food procurement.

UBC Sauder School of Business

Located in Vancouver, Canada’s gateway to the Pacific Rim, the University of British Columbia provides a global business perspective at a dynamic crossroads of the international marketplace.

In addition to its corporate sustainability curriculum, UBC has implemented sustainability initiatives and programs, and has achieved LEED Gold certification for its building, which incorporates sustainable features such as a green roof, solar panels, and a rainwater harvesting system. The school has also implemented sustainable transportation programs and encourages students and staff to use alternative forms of transportation, such as cycling or public transit. Dedicated to rigorous and relevant teaching, the university’s programs generate business leaders who drive change and shape industries and organizations around the world.

Admission Requirements

We welcome participants of all levels and prior experience. There are no educational requirements, but we strongly recommend registrants have earned their high school diploma or equivalent.

No formal language scores are required, but participants should be comfortable communicating in English.

What You'll Learn

This program is designed to help participants understand sustainability’s role in corporate strategy and practical approaches to meeting sustainability goals.

Key topics covered:

• Incorporating sustainability into production processes.
• Redesigning products to meet environmental standards.
• Evaluating and crafting corporate climate strategies.

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

• Gain the knowledge and tools to integrate sustainability into business strategies.
• Lead initiatives addressing environmental and societal challenges.
• Become equipped to drive corporate sustainability across industries and borders.
• Define sustainability and its role in the workplace.
• Understand why businesses adopt sustainability and initiate change.
• Navigate societal pressures and develop responsive strategies.
• Evaluate corporate environmental actions, climate strategies, and sustainability pathways.

Career roles include:

• Corporate Sustainability Officer
• Environmental Policy Advisor
• Business Strategy Consultant
• Sustainable Operations Manager