An ILM Recognised Training Course
Sustainability Leadership and Corporate Responsibility (ILM)
The need for CSR, Stakeholder Engagement,
SDGs and the ESG Framework
Course Overview
Sustainability leadership involves guiding organisations towards environmentally and socially responsible practices, integrating sustainable strategies into core business models to achieve long-term success while positively impacting society and the planet. It demands visionary thinking, ethical decision-making, stakeholder engagement, and commitment to transformational change. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) refers to a company's commitment to manage the social, environmental, and economic effects of its operations responsibly and in alignment with public expectations. It encompasses initiative-taking efforts to contribute positively to society while maintaining corporate profitability and ethics.
This GLOMACS training course will highlight:
- Best practices in sustainable leadership
- Sustainability, CSR, and Capacity Building challenges
- An introduction to the ESG Framework
- Working together: the stakeholder in sustainability
- Ethics and corporate governance
Training Objectives
At the end of this GLOMACS Sustainability Leadership and Corporate Responsibility (ILM) training course,participants will learn to:
- Discuss best practices in sustainability
- Describe appropriate processes for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
- Identify issues related to ethics and corporate governance
- Understand the importance of stakeholder management
- List the key components of the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework
Who should Attend?
This Sustainability Leadership and Corporate Responsibility (ILM) training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will benefit:
- All supervisors, managers, and leaders in any organisation
- Marketing, communication, and PR staff
- Human Resource Management (HRM) Professionals
- Those Managers who would benefit from an understanding of the topics covered.
About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
Training Outline
DAY 1: Leading and Managing for a Sustainable Future
- Planet Earth – a fact sheet
- The three pillars of sustainability
- What is the business case for sustainability
- The key competencies of sustainable and transformational leaders
- Understanding the ESG Framework
DAY 2: Stakeholder Analysis and Management
- Overview of stakeholder engagement and management
- Key tools for stakeholder management (Register, Matrix, Strategy)
- Improving stakeholder communications
- The stakeholder influence process (Agreement & Trust)
- Stakeholder Management mistakes that you should avoid
DAY 3: CSR and Corporate Citizenship
- Understanding Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
- The business case for CSR
- Corporate citizenship and organisational image
- Important cultural differences
- Understanding the concept of capacity-building
DAY 4: SDGs, Ethics, and Governance
- The Sustainable Development Goals for 2030
- An introduction to ethics and corporate governance
- Ethics and Leadership
- The Trolley Problem and governance
- The five ethical paradigms
DAY 5: Sustainability Best Practices and ESV
- What are the world’s best organisations doing?
- Employer-supported volunteering (ESV)
- Treating people fairly in your organisation
- Developing and presenting the case for sustainability in your organisation
- Personal Action Planning (PAP)
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate with eligible Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) from National Registry of CPE Sponsor, will be awarded to the delegates
- This is an ILM Recognised Training Course. Optional ILM Recognised Certification carries an assessment component which contributes to measuring learning impact.
Accreditation


GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
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