Oxford Sustainable Business Programme

Saïd Business School

Innovation

About Programme

This unique cross-University programme leverages the research and experience of Saïd Business School, the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment and Oxford Net Zero to empower you to design and deliver effective strategies for your organisation.

You will be immersed at the global epicentre of sustainable business education, steeped in 800 years of history and influence. You'll be taught by the world’s leading thinkers whose work underpins global concepts from business purpose to net zero itself. They will guide you to develop a personalised action plan for your business.

In 2025 Oxford University was best in the world for the ninth consecutive year (Times Higher Education), Saïd Business School won ‘Best School’ and ‘Best Academic Research’ in the Financial Times Responsible Business Education Awards, and the Smith School’s MSc in Sustainability, Enterprise and the Environment was the most applied-to graduate programme per place across Oxford.

Programme Content

Day 1

Science: understand the science of climate change and nature and why they matter for business

Kick-off your action plan: map your current business’ constraints and enablers to drive change

Experiential simulation: navigating the challenges of business and nature. Experience real time collaboration strategies for protecting natural resources

Day 2

Standards and regulation: understand the landscape of net zero-related policy and regulation, based on Oxford research that comprehensively maps the voluntary governance landscape

Strategy and innovation: build your understanding of how to embed sustainability into your core strategy

Leading for sustainability: experiential learning session in an iconic Oxford venue

Day 3

Target-setting and decision making

Experiential session on delivering sustainable innovation in your organisation

Real time insights from past participants on delivering their personalised action plan

Building your action plan: delivering alignment between sustainability and strategy into your business

Day 4

Understand the role of technological innovation in driving sustainability transformations

Guidance on successfully delivering on corporate sustainability commitments

Workshop: stress testing your action plan

Day 5

Presentations: sharing and refining action plans

Evaluate your strategy

Beyond decarbonisation: what is coming next?

Programme Audience

Mid to senior-level leaders seeking to drive strategic initiatives with sustainability as a core business practice

Leaders and managers who can influence their businesses strategic decisions

Professional services providers seeking to equip their clients with cutting-edge advice

Sustainability leads or consultants looking to position themselves as sustainability specialists

10 years of professional experience and 5 years in leadership positions

Programme Benefits

Gain cutting-edge expertise on business decarbonisation and net zero

Identify key opportunities for innovation and transformation in your business

Build a plan to work cross-functionally to solve implementation challenges

Build confidence that you can lead your business through large strategic transformations

Lifetime membership of the Oxford Business Alumni Network

Gain cutting-edge expertise on business decarbonisation and net zero

Identify key opportunities for innovation and transformation in your business

Build a plan to work cross-functionally to solve implementation challenges

Build confidence that you can lead your business through large strategic transformations

Lifetime membership of the Oxford Business Alumni Network

Identify strategic priorities and allocate resources effectively

Navigate the complex landscape of net zero and decarbonisation at scale

Build compelling plans and communicate effectively to stakeholders

Action plan for your organisation to move from decarbonisation to business transformation

Testimonials

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Senior Fellow in Management Practice

Since returning home, I've presented my action plan to my leadership team. The programme has helped reshape my entire sustainability strategy.

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Head of Stakeholder Engagement, Oxford Net Zero

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Professor of Climate Economics and Policy, SSEE

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Prashansa Uttam

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+91 9403890085[email protected]Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm IST

Saïd Business School

Executive Education Office

https://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk

Oxford, UK

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