Corporate Sustainability - Director Development Programme

Description:
More and more the key aspects of Corporate Sustainability are gaining the attention of the board room, not only because of the risk factors inherent in ignoring the latest trends, but also because Corporate Sustainability can drive business value, including cost reductions, risk mitigation, revenue generation, innovation and employee development and retention. Increasingly a company’s ability to manage its extra-financial aspects - social, environmental and governance (ESG) – is being seen as a leading indicator of its overall management quality and a determinant of its financial performance. In a competitive market, businesses can derive a range of benefits from the sound management of their Corporate Sustainability such as reputational advantages and license to operate, as well as the long term viability of their company. There is also a growing investment case for strong management of extra-financial risks and opportunities. Trends towards greenhouse gas reporting and reduction and interest in water usage, efficiency and stewardship are on the rise. All these trends suggest that Corporate Sustainability is now being well-integrated into corporate strategy.

And more and more it is the CFO and the Finance Department who are being asked to lead these initiatives because there is a clear Business Case.

Outline:

• Defining Corporate Sustainability
• The Business Case for Corporate Sustainability
• The Challenges of Sustainability
• Best Practices in Corporate Sustainability
• Developing a Corporate Sustainability Strategy
• Practical applications in Mauritian Business

Facilitators:
Anneloes Smitsman
Bruneau Woomed

Guest Speakers:
Vishnee Payen from Lux Resorts