

Training
2-day programme: Sustainability leadership for business
Dates: 6-7 November 2025
The programme is officially accredited by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR).
What to expect

World-class learning
- The programme is delivered by leading experts on sustainability at the University of Surrey, as well as guest industry speakers and UNITAR keynote addresses.
- Participants will receive the prestigious UNITAR executive certificate of completion, which effectively includes participants into CIFAL Surrey and UNITAR Alumni cohort.
Impact and results-oriented activities
- Learning sessions that move from theory to case studies to meet participants where they are.
- Encourages deep stakeholder engagement work and writing out your leadership action plan.
Networking and interactive opportunities
Peer-to-peer learning and networking opportunities:
- Evening panels
- Reflection circles
- Sustainable business showcases
- Wellbeing walks.
CIFAL Surrey alumni cohort:
- Develop professional stakeholder relationships with the University of Surrey’s support systems, offering support, capacity development, and research and innovation opportunities.

Programme
Day one - Setting the scene: Understanding current trends and why they matter |
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Day two - Developing business response: designing an actionable leadership plan |
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Meet your trainers

Professor Amelia Hadfield
Director of CIFAL Surrey; Co-Director of the Institute for Sustainability

Professor Tazeeb Rajwani
Professor of International Business and Strategy, University of Surrey Business School; CIFAL Senior Advisor

Dr Saori Sugeno
Senior Lecturer in Finance and Corporate Governance, University of Surrey Business School; CIFAL Senior Advisor
Dr Roberta Discetti
Lecturer in Business Ethics and Sustainability, and CIFAL Training Director, Institute for Sustainability

Dr Nayanee Silva
Associate Lecturer in Corporate Sustainability; Senior Advisor Corporate Sustainability and Strategic Partnerships CIFAL Surrey

Dr Matteo Giusti
Researcher in Sustainability Science and Surrey Future Fellow, Institute for Sustainability; CIFAL Senior Advisor

Pat Dwyer
Founder, The Purpose Business; CIFAL Senior Advisor for Purpose-Driven Leadership

Nathalie Hinds
Director of Operations, Institute for Sustainability

Kat Mack
Head of Engagement at Surrey Research Park; CIFAL Senior Advisor
Key information
- Dates: 6-7 November 2025
- Location: University of Surrey, UK
- Price: To be confirmed
- Early-bird booking and group options available: get in touch to discuss your requirements - cifal@surrey.ac.uk


