LEVEL
Introductory

DURATION
3 hours per module

TRAINER
Schneider Electric

MODE
Classroom

PRICE

Description

As part of the NODES project and consistent with the goals of the Ecosystem, the course is part of the training course concerning methods and tools for digital transformation. The topics covered in the course, dedicated to understanding scenarios and technologies for applying sustainable energy sources to vehicles, are in line with the goals of Spoke1, which has “sustainable mobility” as one of its main pillars.

Module 1 explores the fundamental concepts and essential practices needed to define, parameterize and communicate one's ESG metrics even with a view to Transition 5.0.

Participants will learn the meaning of corporate sustainability and the three pillars on which it is based (ESG: Environmental, Social and Governance) as well as the importance of starting a corporate journey in this direction, in line with current regulations and economic-financial trends including Transition 5.0.

The second module offers a full immersion into the world of corporate sustainability, Risk Management for Sustainability, Regulatory Evolution and Transition 5.0, and Sustainable Supply Chain Management. Through innovative approaches and best practices, participants will learn how to design a sustainable roadmap for their business using design thinking.

Organizes and delivers the CIM4.0 course, the Competence Center for Industry 4.0, with tutor support from Schneider Electric, focusing on concept knowledge and examples of transfer to real applications.

Macro Topics

MODULE 1

INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABILITY

• Sustainability: what it means and why it is important to take action
• Introduction to the UN 2030 Agenda and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

REGULATORY DEVELOPMENTS

• Evolving Regulatory Framework for Sustainability Reporting: introduction to the New CSDR: Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
• Transition 5.0 and sustainability

CORPORATE EMISSIONS AND CARBON FOOTPRINT

• How to calculate the footprint: GHG protocol, Scope 1,2 & 3, supply chain

DESIGNING THE SUSTAINABILITY ROADMAP TO BUILD YOUR OWN REALITY 5.0

• Practical cases

MODULE 2

RISK MANAGEMENT FOR SUSTAINABILITY

• Introduction Risk Management
• Environmental, social, economic, and reputational risks from sustainability management
• Risk Assessment Methodologies.
• Best Practices in Risk Management for Sustainability.

REGULATORY DEVELOPMENTS

• Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDD)
• Sustainability and Transition 5.0

SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

• Fair labor practices, environmental progress anticorruption policies
• ISO 20400 (sustainable procurement)
• The product that can become a service (Everything as a service)

DESIGNING THE SUSTAINABILITY ROADMAP FOR YOUR REALITY 5.0

• Application to your own company using Design Thinking

Trainee’s Profile

The course is aimed at business executives, sustainability managers, operations managers, environmental consultants, corporate social responsibility (CSR) experts, analysts of environmental impact, supply chain, regulatory compliance, risk management and sustainable business development, management figures dealing with Transition 5.0 issues, and industry professionals interested in understanding and integrating sustainability principles into their work activities.

More generally, all individuals who manage business processes and define technical marketing and investment strategies interested in developing skills in Sustainability Management. Advanced knowledge is not required.

Pre-Requirements

A self-assessment test is not required to participate

Objectives

Module 1
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the key concepts of ESG corporate sustainability
• Have an overview of current regulations and market trends related to corporate sustainability and transition 5.0
• Use appropriate information and data for business sustainability parameterizations and to access Transition 5.0 incentives
• Begin a journey to define a corporate sustainability strategy

Module 2

• Learning stakeholder engagement methodologies in corporate sustainability strategy
• Understand risk management for sustainability and related best practices
• Have an overview of current regulations and market trends related to corporate sustainability and transition 5.0
• Use appropriate information and data for business sustainability parameterizations and to access Transition 5.0 incentives
• Gain knowledge of sustainable supply chain management
• Be able to design a "Sustainability Roadmap" using Design Thinking and apply it to their own business reality

More info

English language available upon request.
The subscription must be carried out within the fifth working day preceding the course starting date.