The Leadership for Sustainability programme is a new course specifically aimed at
board directors and senior executives. It addresses the why, what, how of the
sustainable transition at corporate level. Discover why change management is needed, and
learn the practical tools for implementing the transition in the boardroom.

There’s a trend in business for moving towards long term value creation combining financial, social and environmental values. How can boards contribute to or even speed up – this transition to a sustainable economy? What are the pathways to sustainable management? And what challenges are ahead? The key challenge is long-term integration of financial, social and environmental dimensions.

For whom:

  • Board member

  • Executive director from any sector

Key topics of the program:

  • Understand the global economy’s transition to sustainability

  • Be able to navigate uncertainty in the transition

  • Know how to implement the transition in your organisation

  • Be familiar with relevant policies and regulations

Key benefits of program:

  • Two-day course with interactive teaching and working on business cases in small groups.

  • Guest speakers from practice will provide insights in the role of corporate boards in driving the transition to a sustainable economy and supporting long-term value creation.

All of our open programmes can also be offered and delivered as in-company training to groups of employees from the same organisation. This allows us to develop a programme that focuses on your organisation’s own situation and issues. We can schedule it at a time and location that you prefer. We can also tailor the content to fit your organisation’s needs. Please contact us for a no-obligation proposal and to explore the possibilities.

Why Rotterdam School of Management?

Long-term value creation, whether through finance, business, or policy, is the core focus of our faculty’s research. As the leading business school in Benelux, we provide internationally recognized expertise, challenging education, and a unique network.

Day 1 (9:00 – 17:00) – Why?

  • Sustainability challenges

  • Integrating financial, social and environmental dimensions

  • Internalising externalities

  • Guest speaker (practitioner)

  • Purpose of ‘the company’

  • Governance and behaviour

  • Investing for long-term value creation, and letting go of old habits

Day 2 (9:00 – 17:00) – What and How?

  • Transition of company business models and strategy

  • Case study: value drivers in business models

  • Fiduciary duties

  • Due diligence obligations

  • Sustainability performance: From measurement to management

  • Transition plans

  • Case study on net-zero transition plans

  • Guest speaker (practitioner)

Key information

  • Programme fee: € 3,000 (excl. 21% VAT)

  • Provisional dates: 21 January 2026 & 11 February 2026

  • Language: English

  • Format: In person in Rotterdam (max. 20 participants)

  • Delivery of a certificate