Embedding Sustainability into Strategy

Embedding Sustainability in Strategy

This half-day session explores practical approaches for integrating sustainability into organisational strategy and governance. The programme examines how sustainability considerations can be embedded in board processes, operational planning, and supply chain management, with particular focus on net-zero and circular economy principles.

It also addresses the role of double materiality in identifying priorities for innovation, as well as effective methods for communicating sustainability performance to stakeholders. Designed for directors and senior leaders, the session provides a strategic foundation for aligning long-term organisational success with environmental and social responsibility.

Who is this workshop for?

This session is designed for:

• Company directors and board members seeking to embed sustainability within organisational strategy and governance.
• Senior executives responsible for operational, risk, or supply chain management.
• Leaders overseeing ESG, sustainability, or corporate responsibility functions.
• Professionals advising boards on strategic planning, compliance, or stakeholder engagement.

By the end of this half-day workshop, participants will have the knowledge and practical tools to integrate sustainability into governance and strategic decision-making. They will be able to:

• Apply practical approaches to integrate sustainability principles into organisational governance and board decision-making processes.
• Assess organisational vulnerabilities and opportunities by recognising and addressing key existential risks.
• Incorporate circular economy and net-zero principles into operational planning and supply chain management.
• Use the concept of double materiality to identify and prioritise opportunities for sustainable innovation.
• Communicate sustainability performance effectively to stakeholders, using clear, transparent, and credible reporting.

Simon is a Chartered Director and a leading figure in strategic thinking within the IoD network. He leads IoD Ireland’s Chartered Director Programme on strategy and is the Programme Lead for Strategy at the Institute of Directors UK.

With an MBA from Durham University Business School, a PhD from Strathclyde Business School, and over two decades of consulting experience in Ireland and internationally, Simon brings deep expertise and practical insight to the boardroom. He is non-executive chairman in the transport industry and co-author of Strategic Decision Making: A Discovery-Led Approach to Critical Choices in Turbulent Times. As a visiting professor at Durham, he leads the Strategic Management module on its Global MBA programme.

Is this eligible for CPD?

Dimension covered: Technical Skills and Knowledge

Eligible hours: 3.5 hours CPD

This session may be eligible for other professional body CPD. Check with your relevant professional body.

What is the cost?

IoD members -  €385

Non-members - €480

Cancellation and refund policy

Places are confirmed upon full payment. Cancellations with a full refund are accepted in writing to [email protected] until Tuesday, 25th November 2025.  After this date, no refunds are possible, and all fees are forfeited for cancellations or non-attendance. Please note this virtual but live and interactive series requires live online attendance at each session. Unfortunately, recordings will not be available as part of post-session materials.

Group bookings

Contact the IoD Ireland Learning and Education team on [email protected] or phone +353 1 411 0010.

How do I attend? 

To reserve your space, book and pay through the “Book now” button.

Once registered, we’ll send an email to confirm your booking.

We'll also send a reminder email with a link to access the session closer to the date. You must click the link and confirm your details to receive the direct link to join the workshop.

The event will take place on Zoom. Download Zoom if you don’t have it already. Please ensure you have a working microphone and camera to take part in our interactive workshop.

Questions?

Reach out to Gillian, our Learning and Education Manager, if you would like more information about our upcoming workshops by emailing [email protected] or calling +353 1 411 0010.