Micro-Credential in Sustainability for Business Leaders
Micro-Credential in Sustainability for Business Leaders


Overview
In light of global challenges such as climate change, resource scarcity, and social inequities, it is essential that business leaders integrate a sustainability framework into their operations. This course presents a comprehensive guide for incorporating sustainable practices into the core strategies of your organization, ensuring that you remain both competitive and socially responsible in today’s ever-changing market landscape.
You will be exploring and evaluating the fundamental principles of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), gaining a deep understanding of urgent global issues and the critical role businesses can play in addressing them. Through engaging case studies, interactive workshops, and valuable industry insights, you will learn how to identify innovation opportunities, mitigate risks, and align your business objectives with sustainability goals. By the end of the course, you will be equipped to lead initiatives that not only enhance your operations and outcomes, but also strike a harmonious balance between economic performance, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility.

The course is structured around four main topics, each delivered in a 3-hour interactive live session, and through a combination of preparatory videos and readings, you will achieve the following:
- Foundations of Sustainability: Science, Economics, and Governance
Gain essential insights into the basics of climate science, climate justice, and global responses to climate change, along with the economic, social, and governance challenges of implementing ESG policies. - Embedding Sustainability in Business Strategy
Develop strategies for the integration of sustainable practices into business strategy and finance, aligning stakeholder relations and technological change with global Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). - Sustainability Reporting and Supply Chains
Understand sustainable supply chain management, risk mitigation, and the broader social and economic impacts of sustainability reporting and certification. - Society, Integrity, and Regional Perspectives
Examine the societal dimensions of sustainability, including human rights, inclusiveness, green-washing, and regional challenges and opportunities in emerging markets like ASEAN.
This course will enable you to:
- Analyze
key sustainability issues such as climate change and carbon pricing, and develop appropriate business strategies. - Understand
essential sustainability concepts, including the circular economy, emissions accounting, and green transitions. - Apply
strategic management frameworks to tackle a range of environmental, social, and ethical challenges in business. - Develop
critical thinking and analyze the core content of sustainability and social impact reports.
- Business and public-sector leaders seeking a practical, evidence-based approach to sustainability.
- Current and aspiring chief sustainability officers, and professionals transitioning into sustainability roles.
- Sustainability experts looking to understand how business leaders navigate ESG climate change, and biodiversity challenges.
This course has no formal prerequisites, but a background in business may be beneficial.
Class Structure
Video Learning
Before the live sessions, you will watch short video lectures lasting 20 to 40 minutes and complete assignments to cement your understanding of the videos.
Live Sessions
The live sessions are held in hybrid format, beginning with a review of the video lecture and followed by a discussion of the case of the day.
Duration
Total 8 to 9 weeks (this includes time for learners to watch videos before the first live session)
First Live-session
- Saturday, September 13, 2025
- 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM (Malaysian Time)
Second Live-session
- Saturday, September 27, 2025
- 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM (Malaysian Time)
Third Live-session
- Sunday, October 11, 2025
- 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM (Malaysian Time)
Fourth Live-session
- Saturday, October 25, 2025
- 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM (Malaysian Time)
- Sunday, April 20, 2025
- 10:00am - 1:30pm (Malaysia Time)
First Live-session
- Saturday, September 13, 2025
- 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM (Malaysian Time)
Second Live-session
- Saturday, September 27, 2025
- 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM (Malaysian Time)
Third Live-session
- Sunday, October 11, 2025
- 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM (Malaysian Time)
Fourth Live-session
- Saturday, October 25, 2025
- 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM (Malaysian Time)
Faculty
Pieter E. Stek
Senior Lecturer
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Sustainability for Business Leaders
Leading Business, Driving Sustainability
RM8,500 or approximately USD1,848*
*This ACE course, which is part of ASB’s accredited degree programs, is exempted from Malaysian SST.
