Strategic Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility
Hilton Trinidad and Conference Centre, Port of Spain,
1 - 3 October 2025
- Winning from Integrating Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility into your Business Planning to Achieve Excellence
In an era where global challenges such as climate change, social inequality and the depletion of earth’s resources are at the forefront of our thinking, (more so in recent times when international order and global leadership have been dropped to certain extent,) we in business and commerce need to step in to fill the void. Companies are expected to not only focus on profits, but also on their impact on the society as a whole. Many businesses have extended their strategic horizons and now include sustainability and social responsibility as key results in their Balanced Scorecard.
Attending this intensive course will help you better understand all the pressing sustainability and CSR issues in today’s fast changing world, equip you with the essential knowledge, tools and techniques needed to develop and execute successful strategies that benefit both the company and the community.
Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to participate in interactive discussions, nine Exercises, group activities and nine real-world Case Studies. Our expert instructor will guide you through each session, providing insights and practical examples to enhance your learning experience.
Ably Led by International Expert Trainer
Alan Power
Award Winning General Manager, UK
Learning Objectives
This training course aims to empower you to be able to:
- Outline the fundamental principles of sustainability and corporate responsibility
- Demonstrate an ability to analyse the impact of business activities on the environment, society, and economy
- Describe strategies for implementing sustainable practices within your organization
- Explain how to develop a culture of ethical decision-making and accountability
- List the Actions to be taken by leaders to engage stakeholders to achieve by promoting transparency and trust
Workshop Format and Class Size
This course is in a workshop format with Case Studies & Practical Exercises. Discussions and collaboration are encouraged. Class size is deliberately kept small to enhance learning experience.
Certificate of Achievement
On successful completion of this course, you will be awarded Certificate of Achievement bearing the signatures from both the Trainer and the Organizer. This Certificate will testify your endeavour and serve towards your professional advancement.
For a copy of the FULL AGENDA, please send email to: hayat@neo-edge.com
Day One: Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility: Practice and Trends
Session 1: Understanding Sustainability and CSR
- Definition and Components of Sustainability
- The Triple Bottom Line: People, Planet, Profit
- Introduction to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
- Case Study: Patagonia – Balancing Profit and Sustainability
- Exercise: Group Discussion on Personal Definitions of Sustainability
Session 2: Global Trends and Regulatory Frameworks
- Global Sustainability Trends
- Key International Regulations and Standards (e.g., United Nations Sustainability Goals, The Paris Accord)
- Case Study: The Impact of the EU Green Deal
- Exercise: Research and Present a Recent Regulation from Participants’ Regions
Session 3: Sustainability in Practice
- The Business Case for Sustainability
- Strategies for Integrating Sustainability into Organizations
- Case Study: Unilever’s Sustainable Living Plan
- Exercise: SWOT Analysis of a Company’s Sustainability Strategy
Day Two: Implementing Sustainability and CSR Initiatives
Session 4: Strategic Planning for Sustainability
- Setting Sustainability Goals and KPIs
- Developing a Sustainability Mission Statement
- Case Study: IKEA People & Planet Positive Strategy
- Exercise: Workshop to Draft a Sustainability Mission Statement
Session 5: Operationalizing Sustainability
- Green Operations: Reducing Environmental Impact
- Sustainable Supply Chain Management
- Case Study: Starbucks and Ethical Sourcing
- Exercise: Role-Playing as Sustainability Consultants for an Organization
Session 6: Measuring and Reporting on CSR
- Sustainability Reporting Frameworks (GRI, SASB, etc.)
- Communicating Sustainability Efforts to Stakeholders
- Case Study: Nike’s CSR Reporting Practices
- Exercise: Create a Mock Sustainability Report based on a Case Study
Day Three: Innovative Solutions, Culture Building and Future Opportunities
Session 7: Innovative Solutions for Sustainability
- Emerging Technologies and their Impact on Sustainability
- Circular Economy and Business Innovation
- Case Study: Tesla’s Innovation in Renewable Energy
- Exercise: Group Brainstorm on Innovative Solutions for Industry Challenges
Session 8: Building a Culture of Sustainability
- Engaging Employees and Stakeholders
- Leadership’s Role in Driving Change
- Case Study: Google’s Cultural Shift Towards Sustainability
- Exercise: Develop a Plan to Foster a Sustainability-Oriented Culture
Session 9: The Future of Corporate Responsibility
- Anticipating Future Challenges and Opportunities
- Preparing for a Sustainable Future in Business
- Case Study: The Future of Food Production with Beyond Meat
- Exercise: Discussion on What the Future Holds for Sustainability
For a copy of the FULL AGENDA, please send email to: hayat@neo-edge.com
About Your Expert Trainer
Alan Power
Award Winning General Manager, UK
Alan Power is an international corporate management trainer and consultant with over 30 years’ experience working in the UK service sector. He has a passion for operation and business excellence and is an expert in developing and deploying business improvement strategies.
In the early years of his career, he was a highly successful corporate trainer who led several initiatives to establish world-class corporate training capabilities for his employers. Today, he is able to draw on that experience when designing and delivering corporate training programmes for his international clients.
Later in his career, he became an advocate of Quality Management and, as a consequence, led a number of initiatives to introduce quality management strategies for his employer. This interest resulted in his appointment to a role as General Manager for a banking division, an appointment he used to demonstrate the many business benefits of adopting quality management and business excellence strategies. His experience during this time forms the foundation of the case studies he uses today to illustrate strategic management and operation excellence strategies in his training programmes. The success of his approach was demonstrated when the division he led won several awards, including:
- The Digital Quality Award
- The Quality Scotland Prize for Business Excellence
- The Quality Scotland Award for Business Excellence
Alan’s final appointment in his corporate sector career was as Head of Quality Policy & Strategy, a head office role that gave him responsibility for deploying Business Excellence strategies throughout an organisation that employed over 86,000 staff. During this period, he launched initiatives that today have resulted in his ex-employer becoming one of the leading practitioners of Lean Six Sigma in the UK.
In 2003 Alan set up his own management consultancy, MPOWER (UK) Ltd. offering training and consultancy in Operations, Strategy and Leadership in the UK, the Middle East, Asia and Caribbean. Recently he has advised companies on improving their commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility. Alan has also been a part-time visiting lecturer at the University of Warwick where he lectured on Quality Management.
For a copy of the FULL AGENDA, please send email to: hayat@neo-edge.com
Who this Course is for
Business professionals, leaders, sustainability personnel, those tasked to drive or execute corporate responsibility initiatives, managers interested in broadening their understanding of corporate sustainability, and anyone passionate about making a difference.
Whether you are at the forefront of corporate actions or wish to embark on a transformative journey to become a catalyst for positive change in the future, this course is for you. Job titles or duties could include:
- Sustainability Officers or Managers
- Government Regulators and Policy Makers
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Managers
- Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Managers
- Compliance and Risk Managers
- Sustainability Consultants
- Stakeholder Engagement Specialists
- Strategic Planners
- Procurement Managers / Buyers
- Supply Chain Managers
- Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Managers
- Communications and PR Professionals
- Marketing Managers
- Auditors and Assurance Providers
- Investors and Financial Analysts
- Researchers and Academics
- Carbon Management Managers
- Climate Change Analysts
- HR / Training Managers
- Director
- Consultants
- Non-governmental Organization (NGO) Professionals
We are excited to have you join us on this journey towards creating a more sustainable and responsible future. Let’s work together to make a positive impact.
For a copy of the FULL AGENDA, please send email to: hayat@neo-edge.com
In an era where global challenges such as climate change, social inequality and the depletion of earth’s resources are at the forefront of our thinking, (more so in recent times when international order and global leadership have been dropped to certain extent,) we in business and commerce need to step in to fill the void. Companies are expected to not only focus on profits, but also on their impact on the society as a whole. Many businesses have extended their strategic horizons and now include sustainability and social responsibility as key results in their Balanced Scorecard.
Attending this intensive course will help you better understand all the pressing sustainability and CSR issues in today’s fast changing world, equip you with the essential knowledge, tools and techniques needed to develop and execute successful strategies that benefit both the company and the community.
Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to participate in interactive discussions, nine Exercises, group activities and nine real-world Case Studies. Our expert instructor will guide you through each session, providing insights and practical examples to enhance your learning experience.
Ably Led by International Expert Trainer
Alan Power
Award Winning General Manager, UK
Workshop Format and Class Size
This course is in a workshop format with Case Studies & Practical Exercises. Discussions and collaboration are encouraged. Class size is deliberately kept small to enhance learning experience.
Certificate of Achievement
On successful completion of this course, you will be awarded Certificate of Achievement bearing the signatures from both the Trainer and the Organizer. This Certificate will testify your endeavour and serve towards your professional advancement.
Pre-Course Questionnaire
A pre-course questionnaire will be sent to you some days before the course through which you can raise your specific areas of interest. The course facilitator will review and analyze these in advance and address them during the course, seeking to satisfy your learning needs.
Testimonials
“I wish to say that Neoedge and their instructor/trainer possess a wealth of information and knowledge on the subject matter, and were very capable in disseminating the knowledge, thus giving the us, the participants, a better understanding and purpose of some of the daily tasks we performed. We appreciate their efforts, and look forward to other sessions with them.” - PetroJam
For a copy of the FULL AGENDA, please send email to: hayat@neo-edge.com
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The training will be hold at the hotel stated below. The above fee does not include accommodation or travel costs.
It is recommended to book the hotel rooms early as there are only limited rooms available at discounted corporate room rate.
Kindly contact or email to the following for guest room reservation, quoting “Neoedge Training” for discounted corporate rate:
Hilton Trinidad and Conference Centre
1B Lady Young Road, Belmont
Port of Spain Trinidad, W.I
Tel: +868 624 3211 Fax: +868 625 9710
Email: reservations.trinidad@hilton.com
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