> Sustainability Innovation Strategy for Businesses and Entrepreneurs
Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership logo

Sustainability Innovation Strategy for Businesses and Entrepreneurs

Offered by: 

Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership

Earn: 

CPD Eligible, Digital Badge/Certificate
ESG Strategy & Leadership
Beginner
On howtoesg.org since: 15th October 2025
Last updated: 16th October 2025

About This Course

Learn to integrate sustainability into innovation strategy with frameworks developed by CANOPY, CISL’s international community of sustainability innovators. This course draws on real-world experience supporting major businesses and entrepreneurs to harness sustainability innovation and scale solutions.

Through five expert-led modules, you’ll build understanding of sustainability-led innovation’s role in rewiring the economy, apply systems thinking tools to map complex problems, and identify opportunities that create positive impact. Case studies and reflective exercises advance your learning from concept to implementation.

By completion, you’ll gain the mindset and tools to build sustainability-focused ventures, influence decision makers and investors, and take a systematic approach to design and implementation. You’ll create a personal action plan to drive sustainability innovation within your organization.

Who This Course is For

– Intrapreneurs or entrepreneurs from SMEs, startups, scaleups, large corporations, public sector, NGOs or investors

– Professionals in roles including chief innovation officer, chief sustainability officer, learning and development, R&D, supply chain, procurement and strategy

– Individuals with up to 10 years work experience seeking broad understanding of sustainability innovation strategy

– Learn to map complex problems using systems thinking tools

– Gain tools for influencing decision makers and investors

– Create systematic approach to designing and implementing sustainability solutions

– Develop skills in impact assessment, measuring performance, and effective communication

£139

Quick facts

6-8 hours (self-paced)
Online Self-Paced
CPD Eligible, Digital Badge/Certificate
Beginner
LFCA official logo

ESG Strategy & Leadership

Beginner

Corporate Sustainability Leadership & Change Management

Offered by: 

LFCA Academy
€1,999
8 Sessions (starting April 9, 2026)
Online Live (Instructor-led)
Digital Badge/Certificate

Best for:

Those wanting to build a powerful business case for sustainability, gain influence, and drive real change.

Carbon & Climate Management

Beginner

SBTi Academy Onboarding Hub

Offered by: 

SBTi Academy
Free
4 hours self-paced
Online Self-Paced
No Certificate

Best for:

Great for those needing a basic understanding of science-based target setting
Sustainability Reporting Institute Logo

ESG Reporting & Compliance

Beginner

Introduction to the VSME Standard

Offered by: 

Sustainability Reporting Institute
Free
1 hour
Online Self-Paced
Certificate of Completion, CPD Eligible

Best for:

SMEs and individuals looking for an introduction to sustainability reporting.
Scroll to Top

Carbon Reduction Policy Template

For small businesses in the Professional Services sector

  • Follows international best practice
  • MS Word format for easy adapting & copy pasting
  • Multiple wording options for different ambition levels
  • In-template guidance and notes

Please respond to the below question to download your free policy template. This really helps us continue to create useful guidance.

Please note this is a MS Word file and once it downloads you may need to look for it in your Downloads folder!