Develop practical knowledge of sustainability leadership to address the climate emergency and drive systemic sustainable change in your organisation
6 weeks entirely online,
excluding orientation
Self-paced weekly modules,
7–10 hours per week
Learn alongside a global cohort
of like-minded professionals
1
An understanding of the climate emergency and its future implications, from a systemic, organisational, and individual perspective.
2
The skills to transform your business and gain an advantage through the use of alternative economic frameworks and business model innovation.
3
Sustainability leadership tools for driving collective action and collaboration to effectively address the climate emergency.
4
A 100-day plan for igniting urgent, meaningful change in your organisation to achieve climate goals.
A senior manager or executive eager to better understand global warming implications for your business, and balance sustainability and profitability while building a competitive advantage for a climate positive future
A sustainability, social, and environmental professional who wants to gain tools to collaborate better in order to action change and contribute towards circular economic growth
A public sector professional, policy maker, or regulator wanting to understand the climate emergency from a systemic perspective
Interested in leading a sustainability project or are a climate activist looking to formalise their grassroots initiatives with a programme focused on climate opportunities and how to drive practical, actionable change
Over the duration of this online programme, you’ll work through the following modules:
Module 1
Tackle the problem: The climate emergency
Get to know the climate system and science with a focus on how climate change is interconnected with other global challenges.
Module 2
Experience the future: Climate risks and opportunities
Explore the impact of the climate emergency on the future.
Module 3
Reimagine the future: Frameworks for a new economic system
Investigate a diversity of frameworks for economic system change.
Module 4
Address the emergency: Business model innovation
Explore the role of business model innovation in addressing the climate change emergency.
Module 5
Drive collective action: Collaboration
Discover the importance of building collaborations, and how to identify and work with the right people to achieve ambitious climate goals.
Module 6
Shape the future: Plan for climate action
Engage with the people and processes in an organisation to plan and create change to address the climate emergency.
Aoife Brophy
Departmental Research Lecturer in Innovation and Enterprise, Saïd Business School and the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment, University of Oxford
Aoife’s research focuses on understanding what systemic environmental challenges, such as the climate crisis and associated system transitions, mean for business. She holds a joint appointment at the University of Oxford between Saïd Business School and the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment. This appointment is a unique collaboration between the two schools, offering current and future opportunities for joint research, teaching, and executive education. She teaches on the Global Opportunities and Threats Oxford Programme for the MBAs in Oxford.
Aoife studies the role of business in contributing to sustainable development. Her research focuses on new business models and forms of collaboration between different organisations (public, private, and non-profit). Her work spans a range of contexts, including research on utilities in the energy transition, sustainable districts, circular economy, and energy access in sub-Saharan Africa.
This Oxford Climate Emergency Programme is certified by the United Kingdom CPD Certification Service, and may be applicable to individuals who are members of, or are associated with, UK-based professional bodies. The programme has an estimated 60 hours of learning.
Note: should you wish to claim CPD activity, the onus is on you. Oxford Saïd and GetSmarter accept no responsibility, and cannot be held responsible, for the claiming or validation of hours or points.
“The Oxford Climate Emergency Programme was a very intensive and exciting journey. I have gained deep insights into how we as individuals and businesses can take responsibility for our actions to create a more valuable economy and a thriving society to help regenerate our planet. I feel equipped with concrete tools and frameworks to face humanity's greatest challenge. During the programme, I developed concrete action steps for a challenge that, six weeks ago, seemed almost impossible to overcome – a wicked problem with no knowledge of where to start. Being part of a group with a shared interest, and having mentors who supported us on this path with a lot of passion and extra knowledge encouraged me to stay resilient far beyond this programme. We are not alone in this journey and can use our collective power to make a fundamental change.”
This Oxford Climate Emergency Programme is delivered in collaboration with leaders in digital education GetSmarter. Join a growing community of global professionals, and benefit from the opportunity to:
Experience a flexible but structured approach to online education as you learn around your schedule
Enjoy a personalised and supported online learning experience
Earn a certificate of attendance from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford