Corporate leadership training
Leadership in Sustainable Business Training Course in Estonia
Help your leaders build businesses that stay profitable while treating people and the planet well: know their footprint, cut energy and waste, choose suppliers responsibly, design models that withstand change and govern with integrity, through practical, hands-on training.
- In-person, virtual
or blended - Customised for
your organisation - Delivered worldwide,
including Estonia - For owners, executives
and entrepreneurs
Course overview
What Is Leadership in Sustainable Business?
Sustainable business leadership is the skill of running an organisation so that it makes money, protects the environment and treats people fairly at once. The course explores sustainability frameworks, measuring a business’s footprint, using energy and materials efficiently, responsible supply chains, preparing for climate risk, circular and green business models, stakeholder engagement and honest governance.
Case studies, interactive workshops and collaborative projects have participants chart a company’s footprint, hunt for energy and waste savings and rework a business model, using firms similar to those leaders in Estonia manage.
Offered to organisations across Estonia, the course suits executives, sustainability managers, environmental consultants, policymakers and entrepreneurs who want sustainability built into strategy and daily operations rather than kept as a side project.
Why it matters
Why Sustainable Business Matters in Estonia
Businesses in Estonia, as everywhere, face rising expectations from customers, investors and regulators on how they use resources and treat people. Leaders who treat sustainability as sound strategy cut costs, earn trust and find new value.
Resources are finite
Energy, water and materials cost money, and firms that squander them pay for it twice.
The climate is changing
Extreme weather and shifting conditions force firms to adapt.
Stakeholders are watching
Buyers, investors and local communities increasingly choose firms that behave responsibly.
Shared prosperity
Responsible firms help spread the gains of growth across Estonia.
The Knowles leadership approach
From Insight to Impact
Participants work round the loop a business follows as it becomes more sustainable, from measuring its footprint to reporting results truthfully, and weigh every stage as a commercial choice as much as a moral one.
Sustainable business in action
- 1. ImpactWhat do we affect?
- 2. PrioritiesWhat matters most?
- 3. InnovateHow can we do it better?
- 4. EngageWho must we work with?
- 5. MeasureAre we improving?
- 6. ReportAre we open about it?
Key benefits
Why Organisations Choose This Course
This programme helps your leaders and your organisation to:
Lower Running Costs
Lower bills for energy, water, materials and waste.
Reduced Business Risk
Environmental, social and supply-chain risks caught before they get expensive.
Stronger Reputation
Greater trust from buyers, partners and investors.
Resilient Supply
Supplier partnerships built on fairness and reliability.
New Opportunities
New products and markets that sustainability makes possible.
Trusted Governance
Honesty, openness and accountability built into every decision the business takes.
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Course curriculum
A practical and structured learning journey.
Twelve units in three stages lead participants from understanding what a business does to the world, through running greener operations, to the strategy and governance that keep those gains in place.
- Unit 1
Triple Bottom Line
- Judge financial, social and environmental performance side by side.
- See where quick profit and long-term value pull in different directions.
- Show why sustainability is a commercial matter.
- Unit 2
Development Goals
- Read the UN Sustainable Development Goals through a business lens.
- Pick out the goals your firm touches most.
- Tie sustainability aims into business planning.
- Unit 3
Impact Assessment
- Chart the environmental and social footprint of your operations.
- Follow impacts along the value chain, from sourcing to the end user.
- Use data and KPIs to work out where the biggest impacts lie.
- Unit 4
Material Issues
- Prioritise issues by how much they matter to stakeholders and the firm.
- Concentrate on the handful of issues that count.
- Agree specific targets you can measure.
- Unit 5
Cleaner Energy
- Pinpoint where energy goes and where it is lost.
- Weigh up renewable energy options such as solar.
- Build a financial case for energy spending.
- Unit 6
Waste Reduction
- Design waste out at source before turning to recycling.
- Reuse materials in a circular way and sell by-products.
- Get employees cutting waste every day.
- Unit 7
Ethical Sourcing
- Agree supplier standards on labour, safety and the environment.
- Judge supplier risk and review practices even-handedly.
- Source nearby where it helps local communities.
- Unit 8
Climate Resilience
- Examine what climate change and scarce resources mean for the firm.
- Prepare adjustments for energy, water and supply-chain threats.
- Make sites, products and supply chains tougher.
- Unit 9
Green Ventures
- Find openings for greener products and services.
- Build models in which sustainability earns money.
- Trial ideas on a small scale before rolling out.
- Unit 10
Stakeholder Dialogue
- Identify the regulators, civic groups and communities involved.
- Talk openly with stakeholders and take their concerns seriously.
- Work out answers jointly with partners.
- Unit 11
Good Governance
- Define what honest and open conduct means.
- Guard against bribes and conflicts of interest.
- Put sustainability risk on the board’s agenda.
- Unit 12
Honest Reporting
- Follow progress through a few KPIs that matter.
- Publish results candidly, setbacks too.
- Steer clear of inflated green claims.
Course agenda
Two-day course agenda.
A sample agenda showing how the two days run, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The final agenda is agreed with you.
Welcome, objectives and introductions
The triple bottom line
Morning break
Development goals
Lunch
Impact assessment
Material issues
Afternoon break
Cleaner energy
Day one reflection
Close
Recap and goals for the day
Waste reduction
Morning break
Ethical sourcing
Lunch
Climate resilience
Green ventures and business models
Afternoon break
Stakeholder dialogue and good governance
Honest reporting and action planning
Close
Participant resources
What participants receive.
A practical set of resources to support learning during the course and application afterwards.
Course Workbook
Content, summaries and activities for every unit.
Templates and Worksheets
Ready-to-use tools to apply learning at work.
Action Plan Template
Turn learning into clear next steps.
Job Aids and Quick Guides
Key models, checklists and frameworks for daily use.
Digital Resources
Additional materials to revisit after the course.
Certificate of Completion
Recognition of the training completed.
Practical application
From theory to real workplace impact.
Participants put the ideas to work on realistic business cases: charting a company’s footprint, walking through a process to spot waste, reworking a business model and chairing a stakeholder meeting, the choices business leaders in Estonia weigh up.
Impact Mapping
Chart a company’s footprint along its chain from suppliers to customers.
Waste Walk
Walk through a process stage by stage and record each source of waste.
Model Redesign
Reshape a business model so that sustainability earns its place.
Stakeholder Forum
Speak for different interest groups and settle on a joint plan.
Who should attend
Designed for leaders building responsible businesses.
Designed for executives, entrepreneurs, sustainability managers and environmental consultants who want sustainability woven into strategy and operations, and for policymakers, educators and researchers who influence how responsible growth happens.
- Business OwnersWeave sustainability into the firm.
- EntrepreneursStart firms that profit and do good.
- ExecutivesSteer strategy towards sustainability aims.
- Public OfficialsDraft policy that rewards responsible business.
- Development StaffWork with firms on responsible growth.
- ResearchersPut research to practical use.
Course format and delivery
Flexible options to suit your organisation.
Choose the format and duration that fit your schedule and learning needs, whether at your workplace in Estonia, online or a mix of both.
In-Person Training
Delivered at your organisation in Estonia or at a suitable venue.
Virtual Training
Interactive, engaging live online delivery.
Blended Learning
A combination of in-person and virtual sessions.
Customised Training
Tailor case studies, organisation focus, delivery mode, modules and duration. Explore Customized Training
- Typical Duration2 Full Days9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also available as a 1-day, half-day, 90-minute or 60-minute session.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites and experience level.
No prior experience is required. The course suits people new to sustainability and experienced business leaders alike and works well for mixed groups.
No formal prerequisites
Open to anyone who wants to build a more sustainable business.
All experience levels
From students and researchers to senior executives.
Designed for mixed groups
Business, public and development staff learn together.
Ready to take part
Bring a product, site or process you want to improve.
Course framework
A structured approach to developing leaders.
The framework takes participants round a learning loop: understand what sustainability asks of a business, practise the tools, reflect on what they found and then apply it to the business they run or advise.
Practical and Actionable
Tools and assessments ready to use at once.
Relevant to Estonia
Shaped by the markets and resources firms in Estonia work with.
Balanced Thinking
Profit, people and planet judged side by side.
The sustainable business cycle
- 1. LearnCore leadership principles
- 2. ExploreCase studies and discussion
- 3. PractiseRole-plays and simulations
- 4. ReflectSelf-assessment and journaling
- 5. ApplyReal-world projects
- 6. GrowMentoring and peer support
Key learning outcomes
From knowledge to lasting leadership impact.
By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:
- 01
Assess your impact
Pinpoint a firm’s biggest environmental and social impacts.
- 02
Set clear priorities
Prioritise sustainability issues and agree targets that can be measured.
- 03
Use resources well
Cut wasted energy, water and materials in daily operations.
- 04
Source responsibly
Agree fair supplier standards and apply them.
- 05
Engage stakeholders
Earn trust through honest talks with partners and communities.
- 06
Report honestly
Measure progress and report it without exaggeration.
A responsible firm judges its success by what it gives back and leaves intact, not only by what it earns.
Example exercises and tools
Learn by doing.
Practical exercises and assessment tools let participants work on the operations and strategy of the business they actually lead.
Case studies and collaborative projects put participants in situations business leaders in Estonia may meet, from a supplier whose labour practices raise questions to an energy bill that keeps climbing or a marketing claim that goes further than the evidence. They practise setting targets and engaging stakeholders, and leave with a roadmap for their own business.
Materiality Matrix
Plot issues by how much they matter to stakeholders and to the firm.
Energy Audit
Spot where a site uses and loses most energy.
Supplier Checklist
Write the standards suppliers will be judged on.
Greenwash Test
Test green claims against the evidence.
Assessment
Assessment and learning progress.
A mix of steps before, during and after the programme keeps learning relevant and turns it into action.
Before the training
Share your goals and team context.
Agree the objectives and focus areas.
Confirm the format, timing and group.
During the training
Role-plays, simulations and practical exercises.
Feedback from experienced leaders as skills develop.
Group discussion and reflection.
After the training
A personal action plan for the workplace.
Self-assessment and guided journaling to track progress.
Ongoing learning through peers, mentors and the alumni network.
Workplace application
Relevant to your context.
Participants use the ideas and tools in firms and organisations across Estonia, from lowering energy use at one site to agreeing company-wide sustainability goals.
- Energy ManagementUse less energy and spend less.
- Waste ProgrammesWaste less and reuse more.
- Supplier SelectionPick fair, reliable suppliers.
- Product DesignDesign for efficiency and long life.
- Community ProjectsAdd value with partners nearby.
- Board ReportingReport progress to the top team.
Let’s discuss your requirements
Request a Customised Leadership Programme.
Talk to our team about how this course can be tailored for your organisation in Estonia or other locations worldwide.
- Share your priorities
- Receive a tailored proposal
- Explore delivery options
Adapting for Estonia
Adapting the programme for Estonian organisations.
We tailor the course so it reflects your people, your sector and the context you work in.
Local case studies
Examples and case studies drawn from leaders in Estonia.
Cultural awareness
Content that respects cultural nuances and builds inclusive environments.
Community focus
Projects that address real local and community issues.
Industry and organisation focus
Examples, terminology and scenarios from your sector.
Delivery worldwide
Flexible delivery across Estonia and worldwide.
We deliver this programme in Estonia and in other locations worldwide, with flexible formats and options to suit your organisation.
- In-person
- Virtual
- Blended
At Your Workplace
In-house sessions at your office in Estonia.
A Venue You Choose
Delivered at a training venue that suits your team.
Live Online
Interactive virtual sessions wherever your people are.
Across Countries
Programmes coordinated across several locations worldwide.
Client experiences
What our participants say.
Word-for-word feedback from participants at organisations in Singapore. Read all reviews
The most useful aspects were learning about active listening, empathy, and adopting a growth mindset. The case studies and brainstorming sessions provided practical ideas for managing remote and hybrid teams, building rapport, and leading effectively.
Yes, I would recommend it. Gaining a clear framework on communication styles is highly useful for de-escalating tough client situations
Yes, definitely. because it offers highly practical insights that help you navigate your role and better manage relationships within your team.
Yes, particularly for beginners who need a clear, structured way to start organizing workplace information.
Yes, because it really highlights how our daily business decisions directly impact the local community and the environment.
Yes, because it serves as a helpful reminder to prioritize mental well-being alongside daily targets.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this course.
What is the main focus of this course?
It develops the skills to lead a sustainable business: measuring impact, choosing priorities, using resources well, sourcing responsibly, working with stakeholders and governing honestly, all applied to situations in Estonia.
What topics does the course cover?
Twelve units in three stages: understanding impact (triple bottom line, development goals, impact assessment, material issues), greener operations (cleaner energy, waste reduction, ethical sourcing, climate resilience) and strategy and trust (green ventures, stakeholder dialogue, good governance and honest reporting).
Who should attend this course?
Executives, business owners, entrepreneurs, sustainability managers, environmental consultants, policymakers, educators and researchers who want firms to operate more sustainably.
Is the course suitable for new or first-time leaders?
Yes. It helps people taking their first steps in sustainability and gives experienced leaders ways to weave it into strategy and operations.
Is the course practical or theory-based?
Very practical. Case studies, workshops and collaborative projects let participants chart impacts, spot waste, rework business models and work with stakeholders.
How long is the course?
The standard course runs over 2 full days, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It can also be delivered as a 1-day, half-day, 90-minute or 60-minute session.
Can the course be customised for our organisation?
Yes. We can adapt the content, examples and format to your goals, industry and team. See Customized Corporate Training for how we tailor programmes.
Can we use examples from our own industry?
Yes. We design and deliver our courses with subject matter experts in each field. Tell us about your industry, context and terminology when you enquire, and it will be taken into account.
Can we combine this course with other topics?
Yes. We can combine related topics into one programme or build a learning pathway across several sessions and levels.
Is this course available outside Estonia?
Yes. We deliver this programme in other countries worldwide, in person or live online, and can coordinate it across several locations.
What delivery options are available?
In person at your workplace or a venue you choose, live online, or a blend of both.
What kind of exercises and activities are included?
Charting a footprint, a waste walk, reshaping a business model, a stakeholder meeting, ranking issues, an energy review, supplier standards and a green-claims test, each with feedback.
Do participants receive mentoring during the course?
Yes. Participants receive mentorship and constructive feedback from experienced leaders throughout the course.
Will participants build a professional network?
Yes. Participants connect with fellow participants, build mentoring relationships with facilitators and guest speakers, and can join an alumni network for ongoing learning.
How does the course support personal growth?
Through regular self-assessment and reflection, guided journaling to track progress and set goals, and techniques for mindfulness and stress management.
Is the course relevant to the Estonian context?
Yes. It is designed for executives, sustainability managers, consultants, policymakers and entrepreneurs in Estonia who want their organisations to grow responsibly and stay competitive.
Which cities in Estonia can the course be delivered in?
We can deliver it in cities across Estonia, including Tallinn, Tartu, Narva, Pärnu, Kohtla-Järve, Viljandi and Rakvere, and other cities on request. We also offer a full range of leadership courses in Estonia.
Can we download a course brochure?
Yes. Download our course brochure for an overview of our training programmes.
How do we request a proposal?
Share your goals and requirements through the enquiry form on this page. Our team replies within one business day with suggestions and a tailored proposal.
Who can we contact about this course?
Email [email protected], call +65 6714 6663 or use the enquiry form on this page. We reply within one business day.
Next steps
From enquiry to delivery.
A simple, transparent process from your first message to the training day.
- 1
Enquiry
Share your training needs and priorities.
- 2
Consultation
We discuss and refine the scope with you.
- 3
Proposal
Receive a tailored proposal with delivery options.
- 4
Confirm
Review, adjust and agree the details.
- 5
Delivery
We deliver the programme for your team.
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