Oxford Leading Sustainable Corporations Programme Participant Testimonials

As our awareness of climate change increases, consumers are turning to more sustainable products – and organisations – in all aspects of their lives. This includes the companies they buy from and work for. As a result, businesses looking to employ need to ensure they offer more than big paychecks to attract talent.¹ In today’s environmentally conscious world, it’s imperative that corporations no longer view sustainability as a trend, but as a critical business strategy.

Discover how to measure your organisation’s own environmental impact using key performance indicators (KPIs) on the Oxford Leading Sustainable Corporations Programme. Over six weeks online, you’ll gain access to expert insights and leading research from the University of Oxford, empowering you to design a change management plan that promotes meaningful sustainability strategies and processes within your business.

Here’s what previous forward-looking participants have said about their experience on this programme:

 

Matthew Ayearst
Director Consulting Expert, Sustainability (ESG) and Management Consulting, Global Wealth and Capital Markets, CGI

“I had previously taken two other sustainability courses at known institutions when I signed up for the Oxford Leading Sustainable Corporations Programme from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. I definitely wasn’t a blank slate, and I had expectations: In short, my expectations were exceeded. […] The course has three key advantages over other offerings out there in the virtual six-to-eight week professional sustainability course market: (1) Engagement. (2) Assignments. (3) Support.

At this price point, there really is no better value course globally, and I have a spreadsheet on that. I was able to leverage my education at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford in the job market and landed a lead role in sustainability at a large global firm.”

 

Vincent Li
Vice President, DBS Bank

“This programme offered great content on an intuitive and easy-to-use platform. […] The flexibility of the programme and the availability of online tools meant I could complete it with no issues. I was impressed by the depth of the lecturers; every module was run by an expert panel of well-respected professionals. The format of the programme encouraged discussions, and I feel I have learnt almost as much from my fellow participants as I have from Professor Barker and the rest of the teaching staff.”

 

Patricia Gil
Investor Relations, Oil States International, Inc

“This comprehensive programme educates, challenges, and provides resources to support any organisation in its plans to effect sustainable change. The online learning experience was very well organised and easy to follow. I feel that I have enhanced my skill set and added to my toolbox, equipping me with the knowledge to improve my company’s sustainability and ESG processes and reporting.”

 

Ole Oeystein Aspholm
Environmental Manager, Oil & Gas Industry

“The Oxford Leading Sustainable Corporations Programme has been excellent, and has advanced my ability to develop a progressive but realistic sustainability strategy for my company. A great thanks to all the inspiring tutors from academia and industry that really make this programme exceptional. It has put sustainability into context through theory and practical examples. You have motivated me for further work for a more sustainable business development.”

 

Laura Royston
Operations, planetSHINE

“This programme has significantly changed my way of thinking about sustainability. It has enhanced my knowledge and got me thinking about what can be done differently, and how I can continue my sustainable story. Sharing experiences and knowledge with my classmates has been really helpful and provided a more rounded approach to my thinking. The programme itself is well structured and the online support has been very helpful.”

 

João Zeni
Sustainability Director for Latin America, Electrolux

“The programme brought a very interesting view of the complexity and interdependence of sustainability. It explored important macro views to apply this concept in practice within companies, such as the relationship with internal and external stakeholders. It highlighted the need for a comprehensive view of the topic, from risks to practical applications with a structured governance model. The learning model, which included interaction with colleagues and videos, was very interesting and brought not only academic concepts but also real cases of companies, which demonstrated practical examples of how we can move forward in this direction.”

 

Guatimozin Santos
External Affairs Manager, Philip Morris International

“The programme was a unique opportunity for me to learn new ways to embed sustainability into the corporate strategy from both experts and senior executives, and drive organisations towards more sustainable, inclusive, and stakeholder-oriented business models. The clock is ticking, and it’s no longer possible for corporations to continue ‘business as usual’.”

 

Araceli Gutierrez Olivares
Director, Villagyo Consulting

“The programme has exceeded my expectations, the knowledge gained is invaluable, and this is by far one of the best courses in sustainability I have taken. I started out as an entrepreneur, and now I have a plan to achieve the objectives and lead my company along the path to sustainability.”

 

Catherine Edmunds
Brand Marketing Director, AVEVA

“The Oxford Leading Sustainable Corporations Programme has been a great experience and one which I’ve recommended to many colleagues. It was well paced – enough to be challenging but not overwhelming – and well constructed, progressing logically through environmental, social, and governance issues. There were two highlights for me: first, the diverse and talented programme mates who I was encouraged to meet and interact with in the live chat sessions. I felt very privileged to be part of such a group. Equally wonderful was the variety and experience of the lecturers, from Al Gore to Baroness Vadera, Charmian Love and Professor Barker. Their different perspectives provided many insights on each topic: For example, Al Gore’s views on digital transformation post-Covid were fascinating, and I enjoyed hearing from Ladi Balogun about the complex stakeholder relationships that his bank nurtures and enables. I am sad to finish, but excited to continue to be part of this network of great individuals, and energised to put my action plan to work.”

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