LOGIN

TO PLACE AN ORDER YOU MUST LOGIN FIRST

Don't have an account?

REGISTER

TO PLACE AN ORDER YOU MUST CREATE AN ACCOUNT FIRST. MAKE SURE ALL THE DETAILS YOU ENTER ARE CORRECT, AS THE TICKETS WILL BE ISSUED BASED ON THE ENTERED INFO

Have an account?

Forgot Password

Enter your email to reset your password

Have an account?

Date

8-9 May 2023

City

Kuala Lumpur

Venue

TBA

Expired

Overview

SUSTAINABLE BY DESIGN

ESG Principles Of Designing A Sustainable Organisation

 

Join us for an eye-opening workshop with the globally renowned thought leader, Peter McAteer! With over 40 countries of experience under his belt, Peter has served as the former Managing Director of Harvard Business Publishing (publisher of Harvard Business Review) and the former Director of the United Nations Development Program. As a sought-after speaker and expert in sustainable business, Peter has been featured in top publications such as the Harvard Business Review, European Business Forum, and Reuters Business Insights. Don't miss this chance to learn from the best and discover how your organization can drive positive change through ESG practices with Peter's expert guidance.

 

Hear From What Others Say About Peter's Sessions & Books

“Speakers throughout the three days have been very knowledgeable and have given very insightful perspectives from varying industries. The workshop especially has been very impactful and has inspired me to share a lot of my learnings with my colleagues and loved ones.” 

Maryam Zainol, Sustainability Communications Officer, Petronas

 

“The book is really good. It's interesting. It's practical. His comments about smaller businesses are spot on. Well done!” 

Thomas A. Stewart, former Managing Editor, Harvard Business Review

 

“Thoroughly enjoyed Peter’s session, very informative and makes me think hard about the changes I can make in my organisation.”

Goh Seok Mei, Business Applications Specialist, Microsoft

 

“Peter McAteer has written an extraordinary book. Every business school should be teaching at least one course based on this book.” 

Prof. Lawrence Susskind, Prof. of Urban & Environmental Planning in Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Co-founder of the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School

 

“The event was an eye opener. The main strength of the event was the subject matter experts especially Peter.” 

Sere Mohammad, GM Corporate Governance, Risk Management & Integrity, Media Prima

 

Programme Unique Features

  1. Participants are required to complete a pre-assessment questionnaire that will influence the decisions about content, pacing, materials, grouping, and specific learning activities. 
  2. This will be further complemented with surveys, exercises, real time data across multiple industries and peer-to-peer assessments. These will enable effective learning outcomes as well trigger the ability to look at different perspectives.

 

Who Should Attend

Individuals, key contributors, and leaders who want to understand ESG key principles of innovation and how they can be applied to sustainable business transformation. Key target audiences include:

  • ESG & Sustainability
  • Corporate Strategy 
  • Governance, Risk & Compliance 
  • Public Affairs & Communications 
  • People & Culture 
  • Investor Relations 
  • Climate & Quality Assurance 
  • Economics & Market Analysis

 

Key Learning Points

  • This two-day programme will cover key foundational topics that will involve discussions on methods towards building a resilient and futureproof sustainable business.
  • Enhance your understanding of the history of sustainability and climate change. 
  • Explore international and regional sustainability challenges and how they will affect your business. 
  • Learn a model for business transition that you can adapt to your organisation. 
  • Explore new business models and how they change your value proposition. 
  • Understand how ESG reporting evolves with your business transition journey. 
  • Discover strategies that help you experiment and scale new practices. 
  • Learn simple techniques for assessing your products and services and for understanding how knowledge is changing in your markets. 
  • Discover new legislative and business issues that will affect your plans to “futureproof” your organisation.

 

*The detailed agenda is available in the brochure, which may be downloaded from the grey menu on top.

COURSE FACILITATOR

Peter McAteer

Managing Director of SustainLearning | Former Managing Director of Harvard Business Publishing | Former Director of the United Nations Development Program

About

Peter McAteer, a renowned thought leader in the field of ESG, has dedicated his career to driving sustainable change. With over 35 years of experience on the ground in more than 50 countries, he has held influential positions such as the Managing Director for Harvard Business Publishing and Chief Learning Officer for the United Nations Development Program. Peter's expertise has earned him a reputation as a sought-after speaker, with invitations to present at prominent forums such as Columbia University's Harvest Business Review, the European Business Forum, and Reuters Business Insights. In his role as the Managing Director for Harvard Business Publishing, Peter was responsible for the award-winning series of learning products, including Harvard ManageMentor™ and the first distance learning Executive Education program, Leadership Direct™. He also served on the Board of Governors and Expert Technical Panel for the United Nations System Staff College, where he designed the innovative Virtual Development Academy™. In his role as the Chief Learning Officer for the UNDP, Peter supported the training, development, and knowledge management activities of the UNDP's sustainable energy and environmental portfolio and the global implementation of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Peter's most recent publications include "With Sustainability Comes Change," "Sustainability is the New Advantage: Leadership, Change and the Future of Business," and "Pathways to Action: How Keystone Organizations Can Lead the Fight for Climate Change." His work has received praise from leading academics and executives, such as Professor Lawrence Susskind of MIT and Victoria Tan, Executive Director for Group Risk Management and Sustainability at Ayala Corp.

Achievements

  • Advisor for strategy, innovation, and sustainability at several organizations
  • Served as a member of the Executive Committee for Harvard Business School Publishing (HBSP)
  • Managed HBSP's Corporate Learning business
  • Served as Chief Learning Officer for the United Nations Development Program (UNDP)
  • Designed UNDP's Virtual Development Academy
  • Served on the Board of Governors and Expert Technical Panel for the United Nations System Staff College
  • Responsible for HBSP's award-winning series of learning products including Harvard ManageMentor™ and Leadership Direct™
  • Published several works on sustainability and climate change including "Sustainability is the New Advantage" and "Pathways to Action: How Keystone Organizations Can Lead the Fight for Climate Change"
  • 35 years of experience on the ground in over 50 countries.

Has Worked With

Book(s) Published

  

Agenda

Modules

Day 1:

FOUNDATIONS OF SUSTAINABILITY - WHAT PROBLEMS WE ARE TRYING TO SOLVE?

Activity: Case team summaries and debrief.

THE UN GLOBAL COMPACT (UNGC)

Exercise: What is the impact on your hometown?

NDCS - IDENTIFYING THEIR IMPACT ON BUSINESS PLANNING

Activity: Exercise in NDCs.

SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODELS INFLUENCE DESIGN & ORGANISATION PURPOSE

Exercise: Sustainable business models.

Survey: Participants to complete a survey that will be used to start day two programme.

Day 2:

THE PURPOSE DRIVEN ORGANISATION

Group Discussion: Purpose-driven organisations.

PART 1: ANCHORING SUSTAINABLE VALUES IN THE DNA OF YOUR BUSINESS

Policy Exercise

PART 2: ANCHORING SUSTAINABLE VALUES IN THE DNA OF YOUR BUSINESS

Green Team Exercise & Team reporting.

INTEGRATED REPORTING FRAMEWORK & DUAL MATERIALITY

Group Dialogue

The detailed agenda is available in the brochure, which may be downloaded from the grey menu on top.

TESTIMONIALS

Check out the testimonials from our events

Maryam Zainol

Sustainability Communications Officer
Petronas

ESG: Sustainable By Design Masterclass

“Speakers throughout the three days have been very knowledgeable and have given very insightful perspectives from varying industries. The workshop especially has been very impactful and has inspired me to share a lot of my learnings with my colleagues and loved ones.”

Goh Seok Mei

Business Applications Specialist
Microsoft

ESG: Sustainable By Design Masterclass

“Thoroughly enjoyed Peter’s session, very informative and makes me think hard about the changes I can make in my organisation."

Sere Mohammad

GM Corporate Governance, Risk Management & Integrity
Media Prima

ESG: Sustainable By Design Masterclass

“The event was an eye opener. The main strength of the event was the subject matter experts especially Peter.“

Liyana Yahya

Principal Researcher
TNB Research

ESG: Sustainable By Design Masterclass

“The workshop session was the main strength of the event."

Hajjar Al Hasnah

Assistant Manager Sustainability
Gamuda Berhad

ESG: Sustainable By Design Masterclass

"The workshop was an eye opening experience.”

Dave Ulrich

Professor
University of Michigan

ESG: Sustainable By Design Masterclass

“McAteer has created a Masterpiece on Sustainability."

Thomas A. Stewart

Managing Editor
Harvard Business Review

ESG: Sustainable By Design Masterclass

“The book is really good. It's interesting. It's practical. His comments about smaller businesses are spot on. Well done!"

Prof. Lawrence Susskind

Prof. of Urban & Environmental Planning
MIT

ESG: Sustainable By Design Masterclass

“Peter McAteer has written an extraordinary book. Every business school should be teaching at least one course based on this book.”

Victoria Tan

Executive Director for Group Risk Management and Sustainability
Ayala Corp.

ESG: Sustainable By Design Masterclass

“The hard part is taking good intentions and making them actionable. Peter’s ideas about Pathways to Action make a lot of sense."

William B. Eimicke

Professor of Management Practice
Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs

ESG: Sustainable By Design Masterclass

“Peter McAteer is the world’s expert in applying the principles of sustainability in the real world for the benefit of our planet and more profitable businesses. Pathways to Action provides strategies to accelerate sustainability and provides four specific pathways to accomplish that goal with practical examples of how to do it. The book also details how leadership is key to success. It is an essential read for leaders in all three sectors."