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Strategic Sustainability for Business

Developing Future-Proof Business Strategies Through Sustainability – Lead with Purpose and Performance

Today’s organizations face growing pressure to address environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. This sustainability strategy program provides the tools and insights to transform sustainability from a compliance requirement into a competitive advantage.

Strategic Sustainability for Business is a high-impact executive education program that empowers business leaders to integrate sustainability into core business strategy, innovation, and decision-making. In this program, you will learn to drive long-term business success through sustainable leadership in a rapidly changing world.

Why participate in the Strategic Sustainability for Business program?

  • Integrate Sustainability into Business Strategy – Discover how to embed sustainability into long-term business planning, product development, operations, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Learn from Leading Sustainability Experts – Gain practical knowledge from Aalto University’s top researchers and industry professionals in strategic sustainability and responsible business.
  • Practical Tools and Real-World Application – Analyze real business cases, apply sustainability frameworks, and build actionable roadmaps tailored to your organization’s needs.
  • Executive-Level Peer Learning – Join a network of experienced professionals and executives from various sectors, exchanging ideas and best practices in sustainable business leadership.

Future-proof your career and your organization – Join the Strategic Sustainability for Business program and lead the way in responsible, strategic transformation.

4.5 ECTS credits can be transferred from this program to the Aalto Executive MBA or Aalto MBA program.

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October 7, 2026

By completing this program, you will be eligible for alumni status and become part of Aalto EE's global alumni community. The alumni community offers valuable benefits that support your professional development and networking:

  • Invitations to exclusive alumni events and networking opportunities
  • An alumni newsletter that brings together the most important news, events, and content
  • The opportunity to participate in most of our programs at a special fee

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”Very modern and up-to-date approach supported by high-class articles, excellent management of the audience, good time management. Excellent knowledge of the subject and its most recent news and trends. Happy to warmly recommend for anyone.”

”Interesting content, clear structure, and inspiring discussion.”

(Feedback from the Strategic Sustainability for Business program)

World-class lectures and facilitated learning sessions designed to accelerate change in the organization

Bridging strategic thinking with sustainability to align business goals

Participants will engage in deep discussions and engaging exercises that open up new ways of thinking

"Sustainability is a critical management issue for all sectors in the 21st century. Every company needs a tailored strategic approach to achieve the best impacts for both sustainability outcomes and business performance."

Dr. Frederik Dahlmann
Associate Professor of Strategy and Sustainability, Warwick Business School, UK

Benefits

This program helps you to integrate sustainability and strategy. During the program, you will discuss the impact of different strategies for climate change and biodiversity and get to apply new innovation methods to create new business based on sustainability and circularity.

Understand key sustainability trends and their business implications
Build sustainable value creation strategies aligned with ESG goals
Strengthen stakeholder trust and long-term resilience
Lead change and innovation through a sustainability lens

For

Whether you are leading a sustainability transformation or seeking to embed ESG principles into your strategy, this course is designed to elevate your impact.

This program is ideal for:

  • C-level executives and business leaders

  • Sustainability and ESG professionals

  • Strategy and innovation managers

  • Operations and supply chain leaders

  • Corporate responsibility and CSR managers

Content and Schedule

The program is a focused three-day face-to-face setup primed with thought-provoking pre-assignments and readings, followed by a take-home assignment. The days are interactive and sparked with group work and discussions. Topics and themes include strategic sustainability integration, sustainability transformations, climate change strategies, circular economy, regenerative business models, systems thinking, and sustainability-oriented innovations.

The program combines practical knowledge and real cases with top names in academia and business. An essential part of the program is learning from one another, cultivating an innovative mindset, and being open to new ideas and approaches. Be prepared to share your thoughts and participate in intriguing discussions with like-minded peers!

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Instructors

Frederik Dahlmann

Dr. Frederik Dahlmann is an Associate Professor of Strategy and Sustainability at Warwick Business School (WBS). Prior to joining WBS, he gained professional experience in the construction sector and worked as an energy analyst in London.

Dr. Dahlmann's research focuses on understanding how companies and other organizations respond to global sustainability challenges through their business strategies, management practices, and corporate governance systems. He is particularly interested in the effectiveness of organizational climate change strategies, and the emergence of purpose ecosystems for driving a sustainability transformation.

Dr. Dahlmann is an Associate Editor for the journal Business & Society and a Senior Research Fellow of the Earth System Governance network.

İdil Gaziulusoy

İdil Gaziulusoy is an Associate Professor of Sustainable Design and the leader of theNODUS Sustainable Design Research Group in the Department of Design.

İdil Gaziulusoy is a sustainability scientist and a design researcher. She is the leader of the NODUS Sustainable Design Research Group in the Department of Design. Her research focuses on transformative sustainability innovations and sustainability transitions in urban and business contexts.

Professor Gaziulusoy teaches Systems Thinking and Critical and Transformative Futures courses at Aalto’s Creative Sustainability program and Design Futures in the Bachelor of Design program of the Department of Design. She is a member of the editorial board of the Journal of Design Research, an advisory board member of Finland Futures Academy, and a scientific co-director of the Sustainability Science Days conference. She has also served in the scientific advisory board of Demos Helsinki in 2022-2023.

She provides advice, consultancy, and training for Finnish and international businesses, innovation agencies, and governmental bodies on topics related to sustainable futures, transformative sustainability innovation, and sustainability transitions.

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